So i subtracted 21 inches from the total wall width 152 inches and then divided that number by 5 to arrive at the width needed for each picture frame.
Adding picture frame molding wall.
Okay let s dive into this.
Using a scrap piece of 1 4 i traced out the spacings and placement for the frames.
With the chair rail up it was time to focus on the bottom portion of the wall the picture frame molding.
The side panels are the exact same size as the panels for wall 2 and wall 3.
Designing picture frame moulding for walls is really just about finding good balance and using a whole lot of masking tape.
Typically picture frame moulding frames are spaced out 3 to 4.
I bought the book shelves at walmart.
Tips to add picture frame molding.
So that wall will not need the frames.
And the panels above the windows were simply drawn to fit the space.
Did you use the same molding for the chair rail and frame boxes.
While the height h of each frame will be the same for each wall the width will differ depending on the length of the wall and the number of picture frames you intend on using.
This is where i really needed finn s help well at least his mighty math brain.
And that s all there is to it.
Again there is no right or wrong way to size your boxes.
Determine where you d like your wall frame molding to hang and mark on the wall.
I m going to build a box to go under them so i can add my baseboards at the bottom of them.
I build a electric fireplace and put it on one wall with short book shelves on each side.