Picture Frame Molding

This is one of my favorite DIY's because it's SO EASY, you don't even need a saw and it can make so much difference. I recently added an accent wall to our primary bedroom, and it only took about a weekend to do, painting took the most amount of time. Steps are below:

1. Paint the walls. I used Rock Bottom by SW; my walls have heavy texture so it took 2 coats and touch ups. If you followed my dining room DIY, I skim coated the walls before adding the paint and molding; this is preference. I wanted the dining room to look more high end and formal for an accent wall behind my bed I didn't care if the texture was still there.

   
   

2. Next, cut your PVC. Normally, I get mine from Lowe's and cut it to size; however, Etsy has some pre-cut and usually it's more expensive but I found a sale so I just bought them through Etsy pre-cut.

   
   

   1. If I used the PVC from Lowe's you would need to cut it to size to make the boxes. You can do this with a miter saw or miter shears, I usually use the shears because you don't have to run back and forth to the garage and I did this project in the summer and it was HOT.

      
      

3. Start attaching the trim to your wall. You'll want to use a level to make sure it's straight and nail it in with a brad nailer. I usually do 1 or 2 nails first until I have the rest of the trim up to make the box. Then, once I'm sure it's an equal square, I secure it to the wall with more nails.

   
   

4. After, you've finished your design, caulk everywhere the trim meets the walls and fill the nail holes with a little caulk as well. I wipe all the caulk down with a baby wipe while it's still wet to ensure it dries smooth.

   
   

5. Lastly, paint the trim. I use a foam brush for painting the trim but you can use any kind.

   
   

   

   
   
   
   

   Links:

   • Miter Shears: https://www.amazon.com/Cutter-45-135-Adjustable-Scissors-Molding/dp/B08V4TY5JC/ref=asc_df_B08V4TY5JC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693405538309&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1970256876015270336&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9198951&hvtargid=pla1209061407049&psc=1&mcid=5af6cb71c8333df3aec848c416661b0e

     
     

   • Foam Paint Brush: https://www.amazon.com/Brushes-Painting-Staining-Varnishes-Projects/dp/B0BJ1RDCSQ/ref=asc_df_B0BJ1RDCSQ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693381815492&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11073263426854945392&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9198951&hvtargid=pla-1966455316785&psc=1&mcid=ae0bc32b74283bfea749f0530443bce5

     
     

   • PVC Trim: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Royal-Mouldings-Limited-11-16-in-x-1-1-4-in-x-8-ft-Unfinished-PVC-Base-Cap-Moulding/5004647717?store=1058&cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-mlw-_-ggl-_-CRP_SHP_LIA_MLW_Online_C-D-_-5004647717-_-local-_-0-_-0&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmt24BhDPARIsAJFYKk3ELFZpYGz37qXmLDgfE0K4ZkdS4Ot0u03h1scjxNh-YULGh2hehXUaAv6YEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds