Solid Wood Mouldings Specifications

Natural species characteristics that exhibit the character and beauty of wood will be evident on mouldings.  These characteristics will include, but not be limited to: color variations, heartwood, sapwood, knots, splits, worm holes, and checks.  Our specifications do not allow these characteristics to affect structural integrity of the mouldings.

Natural characteristics that become evident through machining, environmental, or atmospheric conditions such as minor bows, twists, and crooks may be evident but will not affect product quality, or impede workability.  Machining marks may be evident, but will not affect structural integrity.  3 1/2" or larger profile mouldings may have at least one glue joint running the length of the piece.

Mouldings may be prefinished to match the rest of your order.  This includes specialty finishings.  We finish both the face and back of the mouldings.

Eight foot stock and custom pieces will be shipped 94” to 97” in length.

Solid wood mouldings are available in two grades: “Prime” and “Choice”, as specified below.  Mouldings are classified differently than our door / drawer fronts wood grading of Premium, Standard, or Value grade.  Moulding grades refer to the usability of the lumber.

Choice – This is our highest grade of mouldings. Each piece will exhibit similar material quality characteristics on the face of the moulding that offer on our standard grade doors.  Ends will be trimmed. Depending on profile depth, sap may appear on the moulding face. 

Prime – These pieces may contain a limited amount of defects and color variation admitted in the established rules of the National Hardwood Lumber Association^® for this grade.  8 foot lengths of material will be approximately 80% defect free.  Pieces under 8 feet will be approximately 90% defect free.  Defect locations will vary.