Wall Components

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Flush Base Combining the look of a baseboard with the benefits of no baseboard, the flush base addresses wall protection issues, minimizes the dust collection effect and marries well with a modern interior. In this example it’s painted a medium gray to contrast the wall color and to be integrated with the door trim. It’s a subtle detail that clearly has its place within a larger order.

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Painting the reveal black enhances the shadow effect, helps to distinguish the materials and conceals inconsistencies between the surfaces.

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A solid wood trim board just above the reveal bolsters the strength of this detail. By tapering the top edge of the board (facing the drywall), you can leave room to add a finished skim coat of plaster to blend it into the wall, leaving a seamless but more durable edge.

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Such reveals can be purchased in many different sizes and profiles. A few of my favorite quality manufacturers are Pittcon Industries, Fry Reglet and Trim-Tex. Custom reveals can be site fabricated from almost any material as well.

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trim out accent wall in main room wall colour

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The reveal, or reglet, as it’s sometimes referred to, consists of a small piece of metal or plastic that sits between the base of the wall and the floor, creating a small shadow line between surfaces. This detail adds a level of complexity to the previous example, but it provides a crisp, clean edge that’s easy to finish. It can be painted to match or contrast the wall color.

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panels

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