Installing shoe moulding

I’m planning on installing shoe molding in some areas in my house (I think the finish carpenters must’ve run out of time lol) and I have a few questions about how to do it. First of all, I’m planning to install it on a staircase (among other places); does it make sense to only install it on the landings, or should I add it to all of the steps too? If I’m installing it next to doorway, should I end the run of molding with a miter edge right at the inner edge of the doorframe (yellow lines in the picture), or should I stop at the outer edge of the doorframe (blue line)? The door frames are fully flush with the trim, so there’s no physical reason why I can’t cover them with molding, but I’m sure how it would look aesthetically. submitted by /u/the_other_paul [link] [comments]

Apr 6, 2025 - 04:51

I’m planning on installing shoe molding in some areas in my house (I think the finish carpenters must’ve run out of time lol) and I have a few questions about how to do it. First of all, I’m planning to install it on a staircase (among other places); does it make sense to only install it on the landings, or should I add it to all of the steps too? If I’m installing it next to doorway, should I end the run of molding with a miter edge right at the inner edge of the doorframe (yellow lines in the picture), or should I stop at the outer edge of the doorframe (blue line)? The door frames are fully flush with the trim, so there’s no physical reason why I can’t cover them with molding, but I’m sure how it would look aesthetically.

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