Trim Carpentry Ottawa

Choosing the right material balances appearance, durability and budget are critical to the final look and durability of your renovation or new construction. The right choice prevents cracking, holds paint and matches your existing trim.

For example primed MDF is the most common baseboard and door frame finish, especially in new construction. It's affordable, but also susceptible to moisture. In bathrooms we use pine or another solid wood in for trim for durability.

Solid woods like pine, fir, or oak give you a premium look. They can be finished with a simple water or oil based varnish to let the wood grain and colour radiate through.

Choosing Trim Styles That Match Your Ottawa Home's Architecture

A 60's modern home looks weird with ornate box beams and wainscotting, in the same way that a Victorian house looks strange with post modern veneers. However both of these housing styles look great with wood features using the right trim carpentry.

You likely have a good idea of what style you want for your home, and we'll come for a site visit before we plan any trim carpentry. Honouring your home's architectural style is important, and we take it seriously.

Trim Carpentry vs. Finish Carpentry

Trim carpentry and finish carpentry are often used interchangeably, they're both wood features that are visible at the end of the project¹. This is in contrast to rough carpentry which goes behind finishes.

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References

1. Woordworkingtalk.com - What is Trim Carpentry