How to Make Shadowbox Molding and trim

Have you ever admired the rich look of shadowbox molding and trim and wished you could add it to your own home? With these simple steps you too can make shadowbox molding and turn your decor from drab to fab. Read on.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. 

   Measure first. Using a pencil, draw the shadowboxes on your wall. A good rule of them is to position the box 3 inches below the chair rail (this article assumes you have a chair rail), 3 inches above the baseboard trim, and 3 inches from each other. Make the boxes as long as you wish.

2. 

   Buy trim. There are many options (visit Lowes or Home Depot) to use for shadowbox molding. Shown here is a trim called base cap. Buy enough to cover the lengths and widths of all of your boxes plus a few extra feet.

3. 

   Cut the trim. Using a miter saw (either powered or non-powered) cut the trim at 45 degree angles to the specified lengths and widths of your boxes.

4. 

   Adhere trim. Apply wood adhesive (Liquid Nails or Loctite Powergrab) to the back of the trim and adhere to the shadowboxes drawn on the wall, completing one shadow box at a time. Gently hold the trim to the wall for a few minutes to help the adhesive stick.

5. 

   Paint. For a rich, classic look, paint your new shadowboxes white to offset the wall color.