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How to finish trim new pantry

Peter (6b SE NY)

5 years ago

So we sneaked this new pantry into a tight space between two doors. We were hoping for some tips on molding the edges. I had originally thought 3/4 round but it hits the hinges of the door and my wife hates the way it looks, built into the jamb.
Any ideas?
(The pantry is level. Yes, the jambs are not plumb or clean... it is a very, very old house.)

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antiquesilver

5 years ago

As the owner of another very old house, I can tell you that paint can be your best friend in situation like this. Paint the cracks the same as the pantry & doors (I'm assuming they're the same color). Sometimes when you try to fix it, the 'fix' becomes a big eye sore.

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Peter (6b SE NY)
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5 years ago
Peter (6b SE NY)
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czegan
5 years ago
Perhaps the visual of rhe two doors plus the pantry are making a bloc and make the fit and finish more noticeable than it should be? What about painting the pantry the wall color? With perhaps an illusion of a molding by routing in a decorative line?
Peter (6b SE NY)
Original Author
5 years ago
That's an idea. Maybe paint the gaps and just do nothing?
User
5 years ago
All that's missing is the piece at the bottom to fill from the bottom of the door to the floor. Quarter round is new and won't look right in an older home.

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