What is a back band molding?

Back band is a more functional element that provides thickness at the edge of a casing when a thick baseboard, chair rail, or wall panel detail is to be used. Our entire back band collection is made of solid wood with over 40 profiles from which to choose. All back bands are real wood.

What are the trim pieces around a window called?

Casing Brickmould Trim, usually milled wood, attached to the interior wall around a window to cover the space between the window frame and the wall.

What is Backband trim used for?

Backband. Backband moldings are used in conjunction with Casing or Baseboard to create a wide variety of trim options for windows and doors.

What is bed moulding?

Bed-mould, in architecture, is a kind of moulding found under the cornice, of which it is a part. Similar to crown moulding, a bed mould is used to cover the joint between the ceiling and wall. Bed moulds can be either sprung or plain, or flush to the wall as an extension of a cornice mould.

What is the metal trim around windows called?

In construction, capping or window capping (window cladding, window wrapping) refers to the application of aluminum or vinyl sheeting cut and formed with a brake to fit over the exterior, wood trim of a building.

Can you add trim to existing trim?

There is no need to live with blah trim! Trick out your existing window casings by adding another layer of trim moulding (or two or three layers) to really amp up the awesomeness of your doors and windows! Bulking up your window casings can as easy as adding another layer of trim molding to the existing trim.

How to add back band to window trim?

Simply secure the back band to your existing trim with finish nails. Then caulk the holes and the seam where the back band overlaps with your old moulding. Let the caulk dry completely and paint the moulding. The added back band moulding creates more dimension and a classier look to your doorways and windows.

Do you put back band on door moulding?

Let the caulk dry completely and paint the moulding. The added back band moulding creates more dimension and a classier look to your doorways and windows. The left side is the standard colonial casing. The right side is with the addition of the back band: It looks great with the plank and Howe casing that I installed in the kitchen.

What do back bands on wood doors do?

Hardwood Back Bands. Back band provides additional detail to door and window casings. Back band is a more functional element that provides thickness at the edge of a casing when a thick baseboard, chair rail, or wall panel detail is to be used.

Do you add back band to Colonial window casing?

The added back band moulding creates more dimension and a classier look to your doorways and windows. The left side is the standard colonial casing. The right side is with the addition of the back band: It looks great with the plank and Howe casing that I installed in the kitchen.