What is plinth block moulding?

What is plinth block moulding?

Plinth block moldings are decorative wooden trim pieces that connect and intersect the horizontal baseboard with the vertical casing trim around a door opening. The case moulding butts into the plinth block vertically and the base butts into the plinth block horizontally.

What is the molding at the bottom of a wall called?

baseboard
In architecture, a baseboard (also called skirting board, skirting, wainscoting, mopboard, floor molding, or base molding) is usually wooden or vinyl board covering the lowest part of an interior wall. Its purpose is to cover the joint between the wall surface and the floor.

What is the purpose of plinth blocks?

Plinth blocks are located on the floor and below door casing to create a transition to the baseboard. These molding pieces create a classic appearance to door surrounds and are commonly used with either rosettes or a door header, but can be used with mitered casing, too.

What’s the purpose of a plinth block?

Plinth blocks help to make a smooth transition between skirting boards and architraves. We also think it gives off a much more grande feel.

Are plinth blocks necessary?

When do you need a Plinth Block? Usually when the door casing or architrave is thicker than the baseboard skirt, you do not need a plinth unless it is part of the design (or the lower part of the trim needs protection).

How do I choose a plinth block?

You need to consider whether you want the Plinth Block to be the same height as the skirting or taller. Generally speaking, Plinth Blocks should be taller than the skirting boards for the best results. We always recommend choosing the next height option above your skirting.

Which is thicker a plinth block or a baseboard?

I’ll make the plinth block about 1/8″ thicker than the thickness of the baseboard. That way it acts as an intersection between the two dissimilar sized moldings. In carpenter-speak, you would say the plinth block stands proud of the door trim and baseboard. Is your door trim (architrave) molding even thicker than this?

Can you use plinth blocks in a molding pattern?

Its strictest definition is rooted in the Classical Orders, and serves as a load-bearing unit, but our plinths are merely decorative. However, when using plinth blocks in a molding pattern they must at least appear to serve their original function. Ignore this and you risk losing the visual point you are trying to make with them.

Can a plinth block be used as a door jamb?

Door jambs are rarely flush with the drywall. And even when they are, this side might be perfect while the other side is totally out of whack. So creating a plinth block that stands proud of the door trim and baseboard give you some wiggle room to account for misaligned jambs and walls.

How tall should the corners of a plinth be?

The height of the Traditional profile is 1-1/2″, so plinth blocks and corners should be at least 1-3/4″ taller than the base to allow for the decorative crown. May also be available in: