
Calculate the Amount of Mouldings you Need
Here is the calculation to determine the amount of mouldings needed:
- Baseboards:
Measure the perimeter of the room minus the width of the doors. - Door Frames:
Provide 2 pieces of 7 ‘or 8’ for the sides and measure the top of the door. - Window Framing:
Measure the entire outline of your window and add 5%. - Ogees:
Measure the perimeter of the room and add 10%. - Rails:
Measure the perimeter of the room minus the width of the doors and windows. - Caissons:
To find out how much moulding is necessary for your project, you can make a drawing using masking tape on your wall. You will be able to calculate the amount of mouldings for the realization of your project.