Home cleaning efforts do pay off, but they are really only as good as the fixtures and décor around them. Moulding is a common visual appeal deterrent. It can often be scuffed, scratches, chipped, or even faded. In a lot of cases, it can fall off too. If you envision this in your home, it may be the time to upgrade your interior moulding. Understanding the materials, types, finishes, and designs will help you find what is best for your rooms.

When it comes to materials, there are a lot. Oak, pine, poplar, cedar, composite, polyurethane, MDF (medium density fiber), polymer, etc. are widely available. Durability lies within oak, composite, vinyl, and some polymers. Painting is available with wood moulding and MDF trim too. Reliability is great with composite and polyurethane. Ease of cleaning is good with polyurethane, polymer, smooth MDF trim, and often vinyl.

Aside from materials, finishes are important. You want a finish that works well in your room’s environment. Options here include finished with paint or stain, unfinished for staining or painting, primed for painting, and laminated that is also considered finished. The laminated moulding usually has a paper coating that looks like wood.

Lastly, design is important. You can find many standard ones that have a flat design with a slight inward curve. Aside from that, you can find etched designs, routed designs, and engraved designs.

Focusing on these three elements will give you the ability to get the best match for your rooms with moulding and make your house cleaning efforts more beneficial.