How to Install Hallway Molding

Hallway molding design

There are many different ways to add hallway molding. Picture frame molding using base cap trim is probably the most popular one because it is easy, inexpensive, and non-destructive.

Prep work for hallway molding

Regardless of the style of hallway molding you chose, painting your wall the desired color first will save you a lot of time in the end. It avoids having to cut in those inner corners and the result is smooth and professional looking.

Materials and tools

I’ve done picture frame molding and board and batten in the past. It was on a smaller scale and I don’t even know how I did it without a nail gun.

The Construction

This molding design is made by using the drywall as a background (my walls are completely smooth) and then layering 1×4 primed pine boards with a mini base cap trim on the inside, and a baseboard on top of the bottom plank.

Remove the existing baseboards

I can’t stress enough how important it is to remove your existing baseboards before applying this wall treatment.

Chair rail height and box width

I use the golden rule of thirds to determine the approximate height of the chair rail. You want it to be at about 1/3 of the way up the wall or if you are going higher, aim for 2/3 of the way up.

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