Panel moulding

These decorative wall mouldings for boiserie are already self-adhesive: you remove the backing and press them onto the wall, with no glue or nails. There are mouldings, decorative strips, paintable profiles and skirting boards, from 1 to 10 m.

With them you draw the panels and bands of a boiserie, that is, of wall mouldings; for slats to paint there are the wooden mouldings.

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Self-adhesive panel moulding for boiserie: the models available

These are strips and profiles with the adhesive on the back: on the wall they trace panels, bands and borders. This panel moulding is not like printed wall stickers with a pattern, and several models have a 3D relief. You will find:

  • boiserie mouldings of 1, 2 or 3 m, many in PVC or TPE: in 3D relief, beaded, classic in style, plaster effect or for mid-height;
  • decorative strips in PVC or TPE of 1, 2 or 3 m, plus a gold-coloured roll of 5 m;
  • profiles and borders: the flat paintable moulding of 3 m and the 3D border on a roll of 10 m × 8 cm;
  • skirting boards in soft PVC of 3 m, in foam of 230 × 8 cm and in wood effect vinyl of 2 m × 8 cm.

Boiserie in polystyrene, polyurethane or PVC: the differences

Traditional mouldings are made of plaster, polystyrene (expanded polystyrene), polyurethane or hard polymer (duropolymer). They are rigid profiles that are cut to size and fixed with glue or filler: a classic boiserie to stick on. Plaster gives the sharpest edges but is heavy; polystyrene is light but dents easily.

The ones on this page, in contrast, are already self-adhesive, so no glue is needed; where the product page states the material, they are PVC, TPE, vinyl or foam: a plastic boiserie. Many models are flexible and follow a wall that is not quite straight better. If you want the look of plaster mouldings on the wall, the closest model is the 1 m plaster effect PVC moulding. To cover the whole wall there are the decorative wall panels.

Moulding profile for boiserie: how to choose shape, length and finish

Start from the style of the room: a beaded moulding or a classic-style one recalls period homes, while a white or gold strip draws simpler panels. Inside the panels you can leave the colour of the wall or apply self-adhesive wallpaper. Two models also work on furniture, to frame the doors of a cupboard; to change the colour of the furniture there is the self-adhesive vinyl wrap for furniture.

Pieces of 1 or 2 m suit short sides and small panels; those of 3 m and the rolls of 5 or 10 m suit long bands, with fewer joins. If you want to paint the mouldings the same as the wall, choose one of the two paintable models, both 3 m.

Decorative wall mouldings and skirting boards for boiserie: rooms and height

In the living room, wall mouldings usually go on the sofa wall or the TV wall, with two or three identical panels. In the hallway and along the corridor a band at mid-height with the panels below works well. For the wall behind the bed see the wall mouldings; for decorating higher up, the ceiling mouldings.

For the height a third of the wall is often used: on a 2.70 m wall the band falls at about 90 cm from the floor. The mid-height moulding marks this line and can serve as the capping moulding of the boiserie. Below, it closes with the skirting board: the wood effect vinyl one goes with a parquet floor.

How to stick self-adhesive boiserie on walls

You need a tape measure, a pencil, a spirit level, a utility knife or a fine-toothed saw and a mitre box. The steps:

  • clean the wall of dust and grease: the adhesive grips better on smooth, dry surfaces with well-bonded paint;
  • draw the panels in pencil and check with the spirit level that the sides are straight;
  • cut the corners at 45 degrees and test the fit before removing the backing;
  • peel off the backing section by section, rest the profile on the line and press along its whole length;
  • with the rolls of 5 or 10 m work in pairs: one holds the roll, the other peels and presses.

How to clean self-adhesive mouldings and make them last

For PVC, TPE and vinyl a soft cloth with water and a little mild soap is enough; avoid alcohol, solvents and abrasive sponges. The foam skirting board is only dusted, or dabbed with a cloth on stains, without rubbing.

Keep the mouldings away from radiators, hobs and damp walls: heat and damp weaken the adhesive. If an end lifts, press it again or fix it with a dab of mounting adhesive. They can be peeled off, but on old paint some colour may come off: if you rent, test first in a hidden corner.

How much decorative panel moulding costs and how many metres you need

The price depends on the type of piece and the length: the 230 cm foam border is the most economical and the wood effect vinyl skirting board the most expensive; almost all the models fall in the middle price band. To compare, divide the price by the metres of profile: the 3D border on a 10 m roll works out cheapest per metre. Delivery is tracked, the maximum delivery time for your country is shown on each product page before you buy, and you can return your order within 30 days.

For the metres, add up the perimeter of the panels: one of 70 × 50 cm needs 2.4 m of profile, three make 7.2 m, about 8 m with the 10% spare for cuts, that is, three mouldings of 3 m. For the skirting board measure the perimeter and subtract the doors: in a bedroom of 4 × 3 m with a door of 80 cm you need 13.2 m, that is, five pieces of 3 m.

Frequently asked questions

What are wall mouldings called?

They are called mouldings, or simply frames or profiles. When they form rectangles on the wall these are called panels, and the whole is called boiserie. The horizontal band that closes a half-height boiserie at the top is the capping moulding; the profile at the bottom, in contact with the floor, is the skirting board. In this collection you will find mouldings, strips and skirting boards, all self-adhesive.

Do self-adhesive mouldings stay stuck to the wall?

Yes, if the wall is suitable: smooth, clean, dry and with well-bonded paint. On raw plaster, embossed wallpaper or walls that shed dust to the touch the adhesive grips poorly and the profiles tend to peel off. Press well along the whole length, especially at the corners. At the most exposed points, such as the edges next to a door, you can add a dab of mounting adhesive.

Can self-adhesive mouldings be painted?

It depends on the model. Two are stated as paintable: the 3 m PVC moulding and the flexible flat 3 m one. Before painting them clean the surface with a barely damp cloth and let it dry; then apply two thin coats of water-based interior paint with a small brush; if in doubt, test on an offcut first. For the other models the product page does not say that they can be painted.

Is boiserie made of plaster or wood?

Originally it was a wooden covering in grand houses, while wall mouldings were often made of plaster. Today MDF, polystyrene, polyurethane and plastics such as PVC are also used. The mouldings on this page are self-adhesive and, where the material is stated, PVC, TPE, vinyl or foam. If you want wood, you will find slats and profiles to paint in the dedicated collection.

Can boiserie mouldings be used in the bathroom or kitchen?

Yes, but away from water and heat. In the bathroom avoid the shower area and the walls that get steam or splashes; in the kitchen keep them away from the hob and the oven, because heat and damp weaken the adhesive. PVC, TPE and vinyl can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a little mild soap. The foam skirting board is better suited to dry rooms.

How much does it cost to have boiserie made?

With a craftsman the price depends on the material, the metres and the hours of work, so you need a quote for your project. With self-adhesive mouldings you pay only for the material, because you do the fitting yourself. For a wall with three panels of 70 × 50 cm, three mouldings of 3 m are enough.