4.9
21 Google Reviews
Licensed
and insured in Colorado
One Person
no crews, no handoffs
6 years
in business
What I install
Trim is the detail you see in every room of your house. Swapping thin builder-grade or worn-out original trim for taller baseboard and wider casing is one of the most noticeable upgrades you can make for the money, and it pairs well with new flooring or fresh paint.
Baseboard
From simple 3¼" profiles up to 7¼" and taller, including built-up base with a separate cap and shoe.
Door and window casing
Colonial profiles, Craftsman-style flat stock with a head cap, or clean square-edge modern casing.
Window trim
Traditional stool and apron, full picture-frame casing, or drywall returns with a finished sill.
To finish baseboard neatly against new hardwood, LVP or tile.
Matching trim
Reproducing original profiles in older homes so repairs and additions blend in.
Crown Molding
Crown molding ties walls and ceilings together. It adds height, shadow lines and a finished look that makes a plain room feel complete.
Most painted trim is MDF or finger-jointed pine. Poplar holds up better in high-traffic spots where trim takes knocks, and oak or other hardwoods are the choice for stain-grade work. I'll recommend a material based on the room and your budget.
What affects the cost?
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Linear footage — how much baseboard, casing, or crown the job needs.
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Size and profile — taller base and wider trim cost more in material and take longer to install.
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Material — MDF, finger-jointed pine, poplar or stain-grade hardwood.
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Removal — taking out and disposing of old trim, and repairing the wall behind it.
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Condition of walls and floors — older homes need more scribing and shimming.
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Doors and windows — each opening is cut and fit individually.
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Paint-grade vs. stain-grade — stain-grade needs tighter joinery because nothing is hidden under paint.
FAQs
Should trim go in before or after new flooring?
After, in almost every case. Baseboard installed over finished flooring sits tight to it and covers the expansion gap. Installing trim first usually means adding shoe molding later or redoing it.
Can you replace trim without damaging my walls?
Removing old trim almost always leaves some nail holes or torn drywall paper. Most of it is hidden behind the new trim, especially if the new trim is taller. Anything that shows gets patched and left ready for paint.
Can you match the trim I already have?
Usually, yes. If a stock profile is close, I'll use it. If not, I can combine moldings to build up a match or have a custom profile made.
Should I choose paint-grade or stain-grade trim?
Paint-grade (MDF or pine) costs less and is what most homes have. Stain-grade hardwood shows the wood grain and suits Craftsman and older homes with natural woodwork, but costs more in material and labor.
Is crown molding worth it in a room with 8-foot ceilings?
Yes, as long as the size is in proportion. A smaller profile, often around 3½" to 4½", usually looks right on 8-foot ceilings. Oversized crown can make a low room feel shorter.