The moulding products are necessary when you finish the home decor. It can add the home decorative actors to your room, they also have the functional usage. The baseboard, casing and crown moulding are common moulding products and there are various product styles to meet the home decorative style. Based on the different raw materials, they can be divided into MDF moulding, wood moulding, plaster moulding, and plastic moulding. Of course, the pricing for different raw material products is different. The wood moulding is the most expensive products. Today, we’ll discuss why wood moulding tends to be expensive.
Size
The dimensions of the wood moulding products can be customized; whether you need large or small sizes, they can all be manufactured.
Material
Wood moulding can be made from a wide variety of wood species. Common options include pine, oak, beech, and walnut. Each type of wood has its own unique decorative characteristics and visual appeal.
Knots
For wood moulding, there is a special option regarding knots. Customers can choose mouldings with knots or without knots, and the product quality and appearance differ between these options.
Surface
The wood moulding surface can be painted, stained, or varnished, showcasing the natural wood color.You can make the choice according to your requirement.
Advantages of wood moulding
Natural appearance and premium look
It is made from real wood, it has authentic grain and texture, giving a high-end and natural visual effect, so it is especially suitable for luxury homes or wood-style projects.
High strength and durability
Solid wood is structurally strong, it is more impact-resistant than MDF or plaster moulding, it can keep good performance for long time, offering a longer service life.
Good repairability
If there are minor scratches or dents on the moulding, it can be repaired by sanding and refinishing, no need to replace it, that can save the cost.
Easy on processing and installation
The wood moulding is easy to be sawed, planed, nailed, or screwed, it is allowed for easy size adjustment and customization during installation.
Factors affecting the price of wood moulding
Raw material
Wood moulding is made from various solid wood materials. Since the cost of solid wood is higher than that of MDF, plaster, and plastic, the price of wood moulding products is generally higher.
Production process
Wood moulding is usually produced using a finger-joint process. The wood blocks are first cut into finger-shaped joints and then joined together, which results in a longer production time and higher manufacturing costs.
Knot treatment
Natural wood contains knots, so during the production of wood moulding, the knots in the raw material need to be treated. This process requires manual work and also involves cutting away part of the raw material, which increases the overall cost.
Higher material waste rate
Due to knot removal and quality selection, part of the raw material is cut off and cannot be used, especially for non-finger-jointed products, it will waste more raw material.
How to Evaluate wood moulding Product Quality
Check the surface of the moulding
High-quality moulding products usually have a very smooth and clean surface with excellent finishing and solid structure. For example, with a white primed finish, you will find that the coating layer is thin and even, and it is not easy to peel off or crack.
Check the cross-section of the moulding
For moulding products made from high-quality raw materials, the cut surface is very smooth, the edges are also smooth without splinters or rough spots, and the wood grain is clearly visible.
Check the finger-joint production of the moulding
If the finger-joint process is not well-executed, the joint parts are very easy to break when the moulding is lifted during transportation or installation.
Check the nail-holding capacity of the moulding
During the installation of wood moulding, some people prefer to use nails. If the product has poor nail-holding strength, the installation will not be secure. This is largely related to the quality of the raw materials.
How to customize wood moulding
1
Confirm product specification
We need to confirm the basic information of the product, such as the shape and product size, the type of raw materials, and the surface treatment effect.
2
Sample Confirmation
We will provide samples for you to confirm the quality of our products. We can also customize samples according to your requirements for pre-production approval.
3
Order Production
After receiving your purchase order and deposit, we will begin production according to the confirmed product specifications and quality standards.
4
Arrange the shipment
After your order is completed, we will arrange transportation according to your requested delivery time. If you prefer to arrange transportation yourself, we will be responsible for loading the products.
Summary
The price of wood moulding is a bit high. If you have budget constraints, you can also choose MDF moulding or other materials, which also offer excellent decorative effects.
