We had new cabinets built and are struggling (big time) figuring out what trim to purchase to get somewhat close to original. We understand patterns change over time and are not looking for a perfect match but something your eye will accept as close. Our GC and local stores ( Bay Area CA) have not been helpful. Full custom knives and milling are too costly
We would be very grateful for help from this community to figure out names of prices to buy that build up the pattern.
Many thanks
Kent
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Kent - I don’t know if this is convenient for you but, if you’re interested, you might contact Apple Blossom Moulding and Millworks in San Ramon.
https://www.appleblossommoulding.com/products.php
Thanks Joe. I will call them Monday. They were not on my radar.
I suspect that there would be a large number of architectural antiques dealers in that area. They may have some salvaged similar trim.
The profile of the wide piece with the bulge at the bottom will be hard to match without the custom knives method. However, there might also be an old-line millwork place with the knives already made from long ago. Places that have only been in business a short time will not be your friend here.
Good luck!
Thanks. I will keep researching seasoned milling shops
If you have a router you could get close with 3 bits: ogee, rabbet, and a beading bit. I’d treat it as a 2-piece moulding: 1x4 and then cap it with a 1x1 crown.
Oh, now I see the ogge. I flipped the profile tool upside down and could see it clearly. Thanks!
While in general I'd agree that newer outfits would be less likely to have the knives already made. There are a couple lumberyards around here that purchased old knives from places going out of business. One place has only been around for 20 years but has knives from before the Great Chicago Fire. It might be worth calling around.
Thanks I will keep digging for local resources.
Where have you tried in the Bay Area? Beronios in San Francisco stocks many old patterns or will custom make. Supplying moldings for San Francisco Victorians is a big part of their business. There is Lowpinski's ( sp) and Moulding One as well.
Just a suggestion mind you-but what you are showing to replicate is a door casing and maybe an actual crown molding might be more appropriate going against a ceiling like that.
I second Beronios in San Francisco. I used them in the 2000s when I wanted nice crown molding. Huge selection. Wouldn’t surprise me if they could custom make whatever you needed.
Hi Kent! I completely understand the challenge of finding trim that blends well with your new cabinets while staying within budget. Since you're not looking for an exact match, I would recommend starting with pre-made trim profiles that are close to the style you're aiming for. In the Bay Area, you can look into local lumber yards or specialty woodworking stores that offer a variety of stock trim pieces. Consider simple, classic profiles like cove molding or quarter-round trim, which can often give a similar feel without the high cost of custom milling.