Wall moulding

Wall moulding, or boiserie, divides a wall into frames, bands and lines in relief, like the old wood panelling of palaces. Here you recreate it with self-adhesive mouldings, decorative lines and skirting boards, from 1 to 5 m long, some in flexible foam and others in PVC: you cut them to size and stick them on without nails.

For other profiles see the self-adhesive decorative wall mouldings or the wooden mouldings for painting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is boiserie called in English?

In English you can say “wood panelling” or “panelling”, and in decoration also wall mouldings, but the French term is used as it is and is spelt like that. It is pronounced roughly “bwaz-ree”, with the stress on the final syllable. In French “bois” means wood, and boiserie refers precisely to woodwork applied to the walls of a room; today the name also covers the frames made with profiles in other materials.

What is the difference between dado panelling and boiserie?

In common use, dado panelling is a covering of slats or tongue and groove boards that covers only the lower part of the wall, like a tall skirting board. Boiserie, on the other hand, is made of frames and bands in relief and can stay at mid-wall or rise almost to the corner with the ceiling. With self-adhesive mouldings you get the look of framed boiserie, not that of slats.

How high should boiserie be?

There is no fixed measurement. Low boiserie usually lines up with something already in the room: the window sill, the top of the TV unit, the backs of the dining chairs. If you take it to full height, leave between the last frame and the ceiling the same space as there is above the skirting board, so the wall stays balanced.

How much does it cost to have boiserie made?

It depends on the material, the measurements and the hours of work, so you always need a quote from a joiner or a decorator. With self-adhesive mouldings the sum is simpler: you pay only for the material and do the fitting yourself with a utility knife, a spirit level and a mitre box for 45-degree cuts.

Can you put boiserie in the bathroom?

Yes, on walls that stay dry, for example behind the door or next to the washbasin unit, away from splashes. Choose PVC profiles, which are easier to clean, and fit them on a sound wall, without damp stains. Inside the shower and over the edge of the bath, where water arrives every day, it is better not to put it.

Can self-adhesive mouldings be painted?

It depends on the model. The 1 m moulding for walls and doors is sold as paintable: after fitting it you can paint it the same colour as the wall, for a tone-on-tone effect, or in contrast. For the other models check the product page and test on an offcut, because not all foam or PVC surfaces hold paint.

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