Hello, I built a storage bench into a french window in my upstairs bedroom and I want to run a cove bead trim piece around the top edge where it meets the walls. Unfortunately the walls have a fair bit of an outward bow to them & I’m not sure if I should press the trim against the wall and attach it, or leave it straight which would leave a gap between the trim and the wall? In general, how should one finish “built in” cabinetry when you are dealing with imperfections in the walls you are attaching the cabinetry to?
Thanks for the Help.
Shawn
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If the cabinetry is painted, then just put the trim aon any way you want, and caulk any leftover gaps.
Assuming it's stained.........
I can think of two methods which would give good results.
1. Create your trim, and scribe it to the uneven wall. Scribing involves copying the uneveness from the wall, onto the back side of the trim, and shaving/sanding the trim to the scribed line.
2. As you mentioned, press the trim to the uneven wall, and fasten it.
Note that the difference between these methods is that with one, the uneven line is at the wall, and with the other, it is both at the wall, and at the front edge of the trim.
Choosing between the two methods, for me, would be simple. Think of how the finished piece looks -- what are the common viewpoints; are there other straight lines near where the trim will be attached; is the uneveness serious enough to warrant the extra work? (That last one is the 'bottom line' question.)
Best wishes -- and post some pictures.
If you 'Chase' out the high spots on the wall,you'll make room to 'Let-In' the moulding. When firmly tacked in place,patch and repaint the wall. I've done that with base moulding and other stiff trim.
Another trick is to 'Kerf' the back of the moulding allowing it to 'Conform' to the wall. (Use a fine hacksaw blade,cut half way through and just kerf where needed to flex. Stein.
Edited 6/1/2003 12:15:12 PM ET by steinmetz
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