Types of walls and ceilings
There are countless many ways to build walls and ceilings - but obviously some are much better suited to certain environments and tastes than...
Other decorative mouldings
There are a range of other decorative mouldings available, including mouldings to enhance fireplaces and similar fixtures.
Mouldings can be used to add ornate finishes...
Ceiling roses
Ceiling roses are ornate mouldings mounted to the ceiling, normally featuring a light suspended from their centre.
What is a ceiling rose?
A ceiling rose is...
Dado rails
Dado rails and chair rails run horizontally around the wall. In a modern context, dado rails are mostly a cosmetic type of moulding.
What is...
Cornices
Cornices are the mouldings that sit where walls meet ceilings. They are often ornate and decorative.
What is a cornice?
A cornice is a type of...
Architraves
Architraves are the mouldings that go around doorways, windows and other openings in walls.
Architraves are the mouldings that appear around doors and windows.
What...
Skirting boards
Skirting boards, also known as kick boards and baseboards, are the mouldings that run along the bottom of walls.
What is a skirting board?
A...
Types of mouldings
Mouldings offer many ways to decorate and finish walls and ceilings. Common types of mouldings include skirting boards, cornices, architraves and dado rails.
Interior moulding...
Distance between water and power points
Regulations in Australia restrict the placement of power points in relation to sinks and taps. This article explores what the rules say and how far your power points will need to be from your kitchen sink.
Heat lamps
Heat lamps can be a good source of warmth for your bathroom, particularly in colder weather.
Heat lamps are incandescent light fixtures whose main purpose...