Types of Architectural Millwork

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When it comes to choosing millwork for your home, there are a lot of things that may go completely over your head. For example, what even is it? What different types are there? Here is some information to help you get started so that you can be better informed.

 

The first step is to define what exactly it is. To put it simply, the definition is any kind of woodwork that is made in a mill. This is often done on a commercial level, such as to build parts of a home. Common types that you may see are crown moldings and other framework such as window casings and door frames.

 

There are a lot of choices on the market for architectural millwork. Chances are, if you’ve gone to a home improvement store to shop around for new doors, windows or shelving, you have seen these kinds of products and not even noticed it. However, some people want a more custom touch, and that is fine too. For this, you may need to look at the vendors that work more closely with the mills instead of going to retail stores.

 

Whether building a new home or remodeling your old one, or building a different structure entirely, chances are you will have to make a lot of choices when it comes to the various pieces of millwork you use. You may need to decide what kind of wood, what color, what treatments you want and even more. Talking to a professional throughout your project can help you make choices that will keep you happy with your project and give you the results that you dreamed of. Don’t hesitate to contact a professional millworker or a vendor of products in order to get more information before you get started on your project. They can help you determine if what you want is viable and how best to achieve it.