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Picture Frame Molding Knives

Picture Frame Overview

Picture Frame Molding is a versatile trim used to create actual picture frames or to simulate framed panels on walls, cabinetry, and furniture. Its defining characteristic is a mitered corner installation that forms rectangular or square shapes. This molding is popular for adding architectural interest to flat surfaces and is available in various profiles to suit traditional, transitional, or modern designs.

Profile Description

  • Designed for mitered corner assembly, forming square or rectangular framed shapes.
  • Profiles may include beads, coves, or flat faces, depending on the desired aesthetic.
  • Typically smaller in scale for wall panels, drawer fronts, and cabinetry.
  • Compatible with a wide range of wood species and finishing techniques.

Purpose

  • Creates framed panel effects on walls, doors, cabinets, and furniture.
  • Adds detail and depth to otherwise flat surfaces.
  • Offers design flexibility for building custom picture or mirror frames.
  • Elevates basic surfaces into elegant, classic, or formal design features.

Common Usage

Wall Paneling and Wainscoting: Used to create faux panels or raised panel designs on walls, especially in formal dining rooms, living rooms, and hallways. Often installed at chair rail height or full height and combined with other molding types for classic wainscoting applications.

Feature and Accent Walls: Applied in grid or framed layouts to add contrast and dimension to accent walls. These framed sections may be painted, wallpapered, or textured to enhance visual interest.

Hallways, Staircases, and Ceilings: Adds architectural interest to transitional areas like stairways and corridors, and can be used on ceilings in grid patterns to simulate coffered designs or frame lighting fixtures.

Cabinetry and Furniture Trim: Enhances flat-panel cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and furniture pieces by creating framed detail and added depth.

Custom Picture or Mirror Frames: Used to construct decorative frames for wall-mounted art, mirrors, or décor items.

How a Profile Molding Knife Works

  1. The profile knife itself is a piece of metal designed to be attached to a planer or molding machine.
  2. The profile of the cutting edge replicates the specific design of the door stop molding you want to create.
  3. By running wood planks through the machine with the profile knife attached, the wood is shaped into the desired door stop molding profile.

Custom Knives

Are you looking for a custom molding knife or a unique profile?

Williams & Hussey specializes in custom profile knives. We can replicate or create new designs using a sketch, drawing, or physical sample. Our team has experience producing high-quality custom knives, from classic baseboards to intricate historic restorations.

Knife Sharpen Service

Keeping knives clean and sharp will result in a smooth profile finish.
  1. Our knife sharpening service will inspect each set of knives for any damage and proper knife thickness.
  2. If knives are damaged or too thin, we will contact you to discuss replacement options.
  3. Sharpening services are processed and shipped within 1-2 business days.

Genuine W&H Profile Molder Knives

Our profile knives are designed to work seamlessly with all Williams & Hussey Molder models, whether old or new.

Crafted with the same commitment to quality, durability, and longevity as our molders, our standard and custom knives deliver exceptional performance.

Each set includes two knives.

These knives create a crisp, clean finish on every molding profile. Precision bolt-hole alignment, proper knife clearance, and optimized back-off angle define what we proudly call a GENUINE W&H profile knife.

Trust in quality. Expect precision.

Every Williams & Hussey knife is laser-engraved with our logo, guaranteeing authenticity and superior performance.

Important Notice!

Williams & Hussey takes pride in the workmanship and quality of our products and replacement parts.

Our products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality, and we stand behind each part and assembly built. However, we cannot guarantee the quality of others’ products or the compatibility of Williams & Hussey knives with third-party products.

Use of Williams & Hussey knives in third-party molders and other products not manufactured by Williams & Hussey is at the user’s own risk, without warranty, and without opportunity for refund for any reason.

Need Assistance or Have a Question?

Williams & Hussey is here to help you find the right molding knife profile for your molder and are happy to answer your questions about any of our products.