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Tile School: Finish Your Tile Project With Architectural Moldings
By Shannon Malone
A great tile installation is all in the details. Once you choose your shape, pattern, and color, it is time to decide how you will finish the edges of your installation for a clean, sophisticated look. Here at Fireclay we have a variety of trim and architectural molding options to complete your design, no matter what your style. Influenced by architectural details of the past, our Architectural Moldings add a finishing touch to any project. Available in both our Recycled Body and White Body clay, you will find everything from simple finishing touches, to ornate molding accents.
So what exactly is an architectural molding? Well, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, "An Architectural Molding is a defining, transitional, or terminal element that contours or outlines the edges and surfaces on a projection or cavity, such as a cornice, architrave, capital, arch, base, or jamb. The surface of a molding is modeled with recesses and reliefs, which either maintain a constant profile or are set in rhythmically repeated patterns. Of primary importance in the design of a molding is the type of shadow it will cast."
Below are all of the sizes and designs we offer as part of our Architectural Moldings collection. If you would like to add architectural moldings to your tile order, please reach out to your Design Consultant while placing your order.
1 1/4" - 2" Moldings
2 1/4" - 2" 1/2" Moldings
Standard Trim
These are our standard trim options, which are great for finishing a project, but don't have a lot of intricate detail to their design. They are the classics and will work well with any project. These include Round Liner, Beak, Quarter Round, Flat Liner, Cove Base, Round Top, Inside Corner, and Outside Corner.
3" Moldings
Large Format
Need some help choosing the right molding? Simply call, chat, or fill out our Design Assistance Form and one of our talented Design Consultants will get back to you shortly.