How to build your own authentic Victorian interior trim
After renovating the second floor it was basically a blank slate. If there's one thing I hate to see it's an old house that has been renovated on the inside only to have cheap, stock baseboards and trim in the house. It just sucks all the character of the house and with a little more time and perhaps a little more money (but not much!) you can make your own authentic Victorian trim.
The trim in my house is pretty simple, but looks complex. The wood on the first floor is stained oak. On the 2nd floor it is painted pine. Most of the trim in the house is new with the exception of 1/2 the oak for the first floor. The second floor was missing most of the trim. Only one room still contained its baseboards and window trim. So my dad and I copied the original trim as closely as possible and installed it throughout.
Here is a photo of the original baseboard style:
This is made up of three pieces. The main baseboard with the three grooves in it, the top molding and the bottom "shoe" molding. So first we bought 3/4" pine boards are took the original trim, lined it up on the table saw where the grooves were and then made the 3 passes for each board. After that the other two items were stock trim that was available and I felt close enough to the original profile and design. Here is the new trim:
So for a little bit of hard work and building the trim profile it was complete. I think it turned out pretty well for a good price and an authentic true look.
If you like what you saw and would like to donate to keep these projects going feel free to donate :)
The trim in my house is pretty simple, but looks complex. The wood on the first floor is stained oak. On the 2nd floor it is painted pine. Most of the trim in the house is new with the exception of 1/2 the oak for the first floor. The second floor was missing most of the trim. Only one room still contained its baseboards and window trim. So my dad and I copied the original trim as closely as possible and installed it throughout.
Here is a photo of the original baseboard style:
This is made up of three pieces. The main baseboard with the three grooves in it, the top molding and the bottom "shoe" molding. So first we bought 3/4" pine boards are took the original trim, lined it up on the table saw where the grooves were and then made the 3 passes for each board. After that the other two items were stock trim that was available and I felt close enough to the original profile and design. Here is the new trim:
So for a little bit of hard work and building the trim profile it was complete. I think it turned out pretty well for a good price and an authentic true look.
If you like what you saw and would like to donate to keep these projects going feel free to donate :)
Looks great! I am going to need to replicate some baseboard and windows trim in my house. Mostly in the kitchen and baths that have been "updated" over the years.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Depending on the style of trim in your kitchen it may be rather easy to replicate the baseboards using some stock and some hand many items and then purchase the old rosettes (corner blocks).
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