All About Mouldings - How to Easily Add Character to Your Interior
In this guide to moldings:
Moldings are the perfect way to add character to your walls, without renovations, without tools, and without stress. While moldings used to be classic and complicated, they're now back in a modern, flexible form that you can easily apply yourself. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about moldings: from types and styles to installation, applications, and inspiration.
With Velida's flexible, self-adhesive moldings, you can easily create rhythm and ambiance in your interior. Think symmetry, refinement, or a bold accent wall. And all in a single afternoon.
What are moldings?
Moldings are decorative profiles applied to walls to add texture, depth, and elegance to your interior. They're ideal for those who want to enhance a space without major renovations. Unlike traditional moldings, which are often heavy and difficult to install, Velida offers a modern solution: flexible moldings on a roll, equipped with a strong adhesive strip called Flexlijsten.
Our Flex Mouldings are designed for wall use and can be applied in straight lines, frames, or even curved shapes. They are paintable, flexible, and suitable for virtually any room in the home.
What is the difference between wall moldings, ceiling moldings and flex moldings?
Wall moldings
Wall moldings, also called wall mouldings, are applied directly to the wall. They are used to create decorative frames, wainscoting, or panels and are ideal for adding structure and rhythm to a room.
Ceiling moldings
Ceiling moldings, like crown moldings, are traditionally applied at the transition between the wall and the ceiling. They give a room a finished, classic character and usually require more experience to install.
Flex frames from Velida
Velida Flex Mouldings combine the aesthetic appeal of traditional moldings with modern convenience: lightweight, flexible, self-adhesive, and paintable. Thanks to the flexible material, you can effortlessly bend them to create straight lines, curves, or organic patterns.
Why choose moldings for your interior?
Decorative moldings perfectly suit today's living needs: stylish living with minimal effort. They provide:
- Peace and rhythm in your interior: by adding frames, lines and symmetry.
- A luxurious look without any renovations: you can apply them yourself in one afternoon.
- Self-expression and creativity: from basic to arch shape, from tone-on-tone to contrasting accents.
Because you cut and apply them yourself, you have complete control over the design, making every space unique.
Which interior styles suit moldings?
A home only feels truly finished when it exudes character. Decorative moldings add details that instantly create ambiance and fit surprisingly well with a wide range of interior styles. Thanks to the flexible, self-adhesive, and paintable properties of Velida Flex Moldings, you can effortlessly tailor them to your personal taste.
Japandi: tranquility, simplicity and soft lines
The Japandi style exudes minimalism with warmth. Flex mouldings complement this perfectly: bend them into elegant arcs or use them to subtly frame an alcove and enhance a sense of peace and harmony.
Hotel Chique: symmetry, luxury and grandeur
Hotel Chique is all about rich materials and symmetry. Here, moldings truly shine in stylish wall frames that give your interior a high-end look—without the fuss.
Organic Modern: natural and balanced
Organic Modern interiors are all about flowing lines and organic shapes. Flexible moldings are ideal for this: create a round niche decoration or frame an arched door with a subtle texture.
View the Organic Modern Guide →
Minimalist: tone-on-tone and subtle accents
Less is more. Here, sleek, tone-on-tone moldings create an architectural accent. Use them to frame a plane on the wall for a subtle interplay of light and shadow.
Classic & Timeless: elegance and symmetry
In a classic interior, moldings are a must. Think of wainscoting in the hallway or stylish wall panels in the living room. These elements add depth, rhythm, and elegance.
View the Classic & Timeless Guide →
Still not sure which style suits you best? Explore all our guides for endless inspiration.
Materials and finishes
The appearance, durability, and installation of decorative moldings depend heavily on the material you choose. Below, you'll find detailed information about the available materials, what you can expect in terms of ease of installation, and why Velida Flex Moldings excel as a smart, modern solution.
MDF moldings
MDF is sturdy and paintable. It's especially popular in classic interiors, but it requires some skill. Assembly requires precise sawing, gluing, or screwing.
Plastic (polyurethane) moldings
Plastic is lightweight and moisture-resistant. Ideal for installing moldings in bathrooms or kitchens. However, installation still requires special adhesive, precision, and preparation.
Styrofoam (polystyrene) moldings
Styrofoam is very affordable and easy to work with, but the end result often looks lower-quality. Moreover, the material damages easily.
Wooden moldings
Wood provides an authentic, luxurious look. This classic material is sturdy and stylish, but requires a lot of assembly work: sawing, gluing, drilling, and precise finishing.
Plaster moldings
Plaster is traditionally the most classic material for moldings. While plaster moldings look beautiful, installation requires a great deal of specialized craftsmanship and experience.
Velida Flex Frames: The Smart Choice
Velida Flex Mouldings combine the best of both worlds: the stylish look of classic mouldings with modern convenience. Thanks to the integrated adhesive strip and flexible properties, installation is quick, simple, and stress-free. No experience, special tools, or adhesives are required.
If you're looking for a quick, easy, and high-quality solution, Velida Flex Mouldings are by far the best choice. They offer a stylish result without the complex sawing, gluing, and precision work of traditional moldings.
Inspiration & applications
Velida Flex Frames are designed to stimulate creativity and self-expression. Here are some popular applications:
Moldings in the living room
Give a dull wall character by creating symmetrical wall frames, for example, around a painting or as a complete accent wall. Combine with tone-on-tone paint for a calm, luxurious look.
Decorative moldings in the bedroom
Create a calming atmosphere by placing flexible moldings behind your bed's headboard. Or use rounded shapes for a playful accent. Half-wall wainscoting is also a popular choice.
Decorative moldings in the hall or corridor
Narrow hallways instantly look more elegant with horizontal moldings that visually lengthen the space. Arched shapes around mirrors or doors are also popular applications.
Step-by-step plan: installing moldings in 6 easy steps
Installing moldings is easier than you think:
- Prepare the surface: Make sure the wall is clean, dry and dust-free.
- Marking out: Determine the pattern and draw light guidelines on the wall with a pencil.
- Cutting the molding to size: Cut the Flex molding with scissors or miter shears.
- Application: One person holds the frame taut, the other applies it steadily and straight along the line.
- Press firmly: Press firmly along the entire length so that the adhesive strip adheres optimally.
- Finishing & painting: Seal any edges with sealant and paint the frame in the desired color.
Want more information about the installation process? Read our detailed installation manual here.
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