Mad for millwork

Prosales, June, 2005

From crown molding and columns to porch posts and stair components, the latest molding and millwork products--whether PVC, solid wood, or composites--are designed to make trimming out the home with decorative accents easy.

Formaflex Contour Moulding from Century Architectural Specialties is made from a resin-saturated polyurethane and is designed to fit soft contour curves. For interior and exterior applications, Formaflex moldings are available in custom lengths from 4 to 12 feet in more than 150 profiles. 877.262.1999. www. architecturalspecialties.com. Circle 110.

Made with a polyurethane exterior skin and a treated wood core, the Classic Synthetic Porch Post from Custom Decorative Mouldings comes in 4 1/2-, 5 1/4-, and 7 1/2-inch-square shapes. Each post is load-bearing up to 5,000 pounds. They will not rot and they can be painted like wood, the manufacturer says. 800.543.0553. www.custommoulding.com. Circle 111.

Providing the look of layered, built-up molding in a single piece, Carter Composite moldings from Focal Point Architectural Products are made from polyurethane. The molding's pattern is inspired by a profile that is licensed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. 800.662.5550. www.focalpointproducts.com. Circle 112.

Constructed from spun-cast fiberglass composite, the PolyStone square Mt. Vernon column from Chadsworth's features a single recessed panel on each of its faces. PolyStone columns are load-bearing, fire- and impact-resistant, and can be used indoors or outdoors. 800.265.8667. www.columns.com. Circle 113.

Royal Mouldings' Lykewood and Decorator Lykewood interior polymer styrene moldings are available in a Colonial casing style. Lykewood moldings come in a variety of factory finishes, including bright white, bone white, washed oak, fruitwood, maplebrook, and more. Decorator Lykewood Colonial casing is preprinted and prefinished for a baked-enamel appearance. 800.368.3117. www.royalmouldings. com. Circle 114.

Consisting of a finger-jointed substrate wrapped in a natural wood veneer, Contact Lumber's wood-wrapped stair components come in oak, maple, cherry, pine, and fir and also can be custom ordered in nearly any species. Stair components include rails, skirt boards, and newel posts. Stair rails are available in 16-foot lengths. 800.547.1038. www. contactlumber.com. Circle 115.

The Kleer cellular PVC trimboard line has a structure, workability, and density similar to white pine, the maker says. Available in 18- and 20-foot lengths with an embossed wood-grain surface, Kleer trimboards come with a white finish and do not require paint. The weather- and insect-resistant boards are ideal for exterior trim work and are easy to cut and fasten, according to the company. 866.553.3770. www.kleerlumber.com. Circle 116.

Fypon's Biltmore Collection of interior and exterior decorative urethane molding and millwork products is designed in styles that reflect the historic molding profiles in Asheville, N.C.'s Biltmore House. More than a dozen molding pieces are available to replicate profiles in the estate, including crown molding, ceiling domes, and door casings. 800.446.3040. www.fypon.com. Circle 117.

Hand-carved from lindenwood, White River Hardwoods' Full-Surround Mantels and Mantel Shelves feature ornate carved motifs and come unfinished, ready to paint or stain. The mantels, available in four styles, are carved in three separate pieces and arrive with the necessary hardware, ready to install. Six styles of mantel shelves are available. 800.558.0119. www.mouldings.com. Circle 118.

Designed for use with the company's cellular PVC trimboards, the AZEK Heat Form Kit allows installers to shape trim into custom arches, circles, ellipses, and more with less waste, the manufacturer says. The Heat Form Kit, developed in a partnership with Heatcon, includes two AZEK heat blanks, a temperature controller, an IR temperature gun/sensor, and heat-resistant gloves. 877.275.2935. www.azek.com. Circle 119.-S.L.M.