Picture Frame Molding by the Foot: Design, Build or Install

Ever wonder how you can make the wall of your bedroom or dining room or the stairs of your
living room prettier? Do you want the interior of your house to be soothing as well as aesthetic?
And do you want all these at an affordable price that won't burn a hole in your purse? Well, then
good news good fellas! The answer to all your heart's wish is the making and purchase of picture
frame molding by the foot.
A picture frame made by molding can be both pretty and classy and can give your interior a
completely new look. It can give you a vintage look or a soothing vibe, based on the design and
material you choose. But how would you know which look you want? How to install them?
Where can you get a variety of picture frame moldings? Can you make them on your own? Stick
with me to know the answers.

What is picture frame molding?

Now, you can ask what exactly this picture frame molding is. Without diving deep into any
analogy, we can say in molding, we form the desired object by using a mold and some flexible
and manipulated materials or liquids. If you are wondering what a mold is, it is a hollow
container or pot where materials are put to set and form a shape. You can use mold of different
shapes as your preference to get preferred shape. Picture frames are nowadays also made using
mold and wood, metal, plastic is used as manipulative materials. You can purchase picture frame
molding by the foot from a large collection of varieties.
Picture frame molding has many grades and finishes available in the market. Decide what you
want and pick your preferred one. If you want a wooden picture frame that will have a vintage
look you can get it. Or if you want a picture frame molding that has a metallic body and is sturdy
in shape you can get that too. Some picture frame molding has so wonderful finish that you can
appreciate them as art.

Matching your taste with the molded frame

To choose a frame you need to ask yourself what exactly you want. Do you want something
merely pretty or something classy? What is the length and width of the wall or surface you want
to cover with a molded picture frame? Do you want a wood frame or metal frame? If you want
something basic and have the time to invest in decorating, you can go for a DIY picture frame
molding. Again, if you a want something ornamental, classy and perfect for your decoration you
can opt for purchasing picture frame molding by the foot from different sites. You can also find
your preferable items like wood frame, molded frame etc. at the furniture shop or flea market.

How to install the picture frame molding by the foot?

Step 1: Know what you want. Identify what portion of your wall or surface do you want to cover.

Step 2: If your surface needs some additional work like cleaning, polishing, painting, burnishing

etc. do them. Prep your surface for the installment. (Pro-tip: Paint your surface a neutral color

like grey or beige, if you are installing an ornamental or colorful picture frame molding.)

Step 3: Mark the surface witch colored pencils or chalk. You can use a scale for marking. Also,

use the scale to determine and mark the points where you want indents. For wainscoting, make

sure that you space out about two to three inches apart.

Step 4: To add a dimension, start by adding a trimmed piece at the top. Then use pieces to

outline the design. Use a DAP strong stick or some other hard adhesive and brad nailer to stick

the frame to the surface.

Step 5: Apply some plastic wood X by DAP in the nail holes to make the structure concentrated.

This is, of course, a voluntary process. You can skip it if you can't get a hold on some plastic

wood X.

Step 6: Give a finishing touch. You can sand everything down by applying some paintable caulk.

This will fill any air pocket left between the surface and the picture frame molding. The

adherence will be more strong and integrated by it.

Step 7: Give some time for the glue to stick. You can paint over it or burnish it if you want.
Purchase or DIY? Which option best serves your need?
The decision will depend upon your budget. Fix a budget. Go to websites and check the prices.
Following are the websites that provide the best offers on purchase of picture frame molding by
the foot.

1. The Home Depot

2. Amazon

3. Frame America etc.

All of these and many others offer an excellent deal on the purchase of picture frame moldings
by the foot. A generic picture frame molding of metal starts from $4 per meter. Among these
Frame, America provides the offer of customizing your picture frame. They will provide picture
frame moldings as per your preference.

Now, if this exceeds your budget you can always DIY. Although it takes a lot of time to make it
on your own, it's cheaper and you won't have to live on the street for buying picture frame
moldings. All it needs are the purchase of some material and your time. There are multiple
videos on YouTube that you can use for guidelines. Choose your preferred one and follow that.
Above all, play with yourself. If you are making it your own, you design it however you like. But
don't forget to use the best quality adhesives and elements.

Caution: Watch out for these

Don't install a picture frame molding on a damp wall at any cost. The damp will weaken the
structural integrity of the molding. The adhesive can also function less in a damp wall. You will
lose your mind as the molding won't last even a year. Also, choose your adhesive carefully if you
don't want your frame to fall after a few days.

FAQs:
1. What should be the gap between picture frame moldings?

Answer: This depends on your preference. But the ideal gap ranges from two to four inches.

2. How to measure picture frame molding?

Answer: Add the width and height of the picture frame and then multiple the sum result by two
and you will get the area of your picture frame molding.

Meta:

Purchasing or even crafting picture frame molding by the foot is one of the best interior design
decisions you can make for your home. Learn how to purchase picture frame moldings that go
with your taste and how to install them as well.