CA2234358C - Combined molding and molding caps - Google Patents
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A combined molding cap and molding strip wherein a molding strip having opposed attachment surfaces extends along the longitudinal axis thereof; a plurality of beaded ridges extends along one attachment surface of the molding strip and a plurality of fluted channels extends along the opposed attachment surface of the molding strip; and at least one molding cap having a surface including at least one of complementary fluted channels and beaded ridges for respectively engaging the beaded ridges and fluted channels of the molding strip so that the at least one molding cap is in closely abutting relationship with the molding strip at a desired location along the longitudinal axis.
In a modified embodiment the molding strip has a flat mounting surface and an opposed surface including at least one of fluted channels and beaded ridges, the mounting surface and the opposed surface extending along a longitudinal axis of the molding strip; at least one molding cap having a curved surface complementary to the opposed curved surface with at least one of complementary fluted channels and beaded ridges for engaging the beaded ridges or fluted channels of the molding strip so that the at least one molding cap is in closely abutting relationship with the molding strip at a desired location along the longitudinal axis.
In a modified embodiment the molding strip has a flat mounting surface and an opposed surface including at least one of fluted channels and beaded ridges, the mounting surface and the opposed surface extending along a longitudinal axis of the molding strip; at least one molding cap having a curved surface complementary to the opposed curved surface with at least one of complementary fluted channels and beaded ridges for engaging the beaded ridges or fluted channels of the molding strip so that the at least one molding cap is in closely abutting relationship with the molding strip at a desired location along the longitudinal axis.
Description
COMBINED MOLDING STRIP AND MOLDING CAPS
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to fixtures for finishing interior and exterior surfaces and, in particular, to such surfaces where it is desired to use a combination of a molding strip and molding caps) to provide a "finished" surface or appearance to building strucaures and especially in the interior of buildings, houses, recreational vehicles, etc. That is wherever molding strips and caps themselves are normally employed in such structures.
The following U.S. Patents are believed to be representative of the general state of the art with respect to the combined molding and molding cap structure forming the subject invention:
(1) No. 850,866 (Clements), entitled "CURBING", discloses a curbing ledge with longitudinally extending grooves for receiving cement to secure the curbing to the sidewalk;
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to fixtures for finishing interior and exterior surfaces and, in particular, to such surfaces where it is desired to use a combination of a molding strip and molding caps) to provide a "finished" surface or appearance to building strucaures and especially in the interior of buildings, houses, recreational vehicles, etc. That is wherever molding strips and caps themselves are normally employed in such structures.
The following U.S. Patents are believed to be representative of the general state of the art with respect to the combined molding and molding cap structure forming the subject invention:
(1) No. 850,866 (Clements), entitled "CURBING", discloses a curbing ledge with longitudinally extending grooves for receiving cement to secure the curbing to the sidewalk;
(2) Des. No. 51,508 (Plym) illustrates a threshold plate having a raised, fluted exterior surface;
(3) Des. No. 131,025 (O'Brien) is a design for a conduit with a fluted curved exterior surface;
(4) Des. 210,821 (Stone) discloses a "Decorative Molding Strip" with a "scalloped" surface and including a molding cap attached to one end thereof;
(5) Des. 211,629 (Massagli) illustrates a "Construction Panel"
with one side beaded and the opposing side having paired fluted portions;
with one side beaded and the opposing side having paired fluted portions;
(6) Des. 269,910 (Johansson) shows a combination articulation rail and connecting bar for screen walls showing a curved, fluted surface covering a chambered channel member;
(7) Des. 283,357 (Bancroft) is directed to a "Vent Sill Rail Extrusion" having fluted surface areas; and (8) Des. 312,599 (Johnston) illustrates a "Tailgate Reinforcement" with fluted side surfaces.
'There is a need in the building trades industry for the combination of a prefabricated molding strip and molding cap and wherein the versatility of the combined molding strip and molding cap are increased by providing at least one of the two opposing sides of the molding strip with a surface of different configuration, such as fluted channels or beaded ridges. And wherein each of two molding caps has a structured surface respectively conforming to the configured surface of the molding strip that is exposed to view so that one or more of the prefabricated molding caps can be easily attached to the molding strip at any preferred location along the longitudinal axis thereof.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A primary object of the invention is to provide a prefabricated two-sided molding strip with one side forming an attachment surface and an opposing side having a configured surface and molding caps attachable thereto with a minimum of effort on the part of the craftsman at the work site.
A primary feature of the invention is to provide a more versatile prefabricated molding strip with one side surface having a configured surface of one of several differently configured shapea such as fluted or beaded ridges and an opposing surface forming an attachment surface. A molding cap assembly comprises a respective attachment surface complementing a respective one of the differently configured side surfaces of the molding strip, whereby one type of the molding caps is readily attachable and affixed to the molding strip on the configured surface thereof and at any desired location along the longitudinal axis thereof.
An advantage of the combined molding strip and molding cap of the invention is the increased versatility afforded the on site construction craftsperson in selecting the prefabricated design of the surface of the molding strip that is exposed to view, while also .enabling a prefabricated matching molding cap to be affixed to the selected exposed surface of the molding strip.
Another object of the invention is to provide an easier and more accurate way of aligning the molding and molding cap with respect to one another on site.
Another feature of the invention is that the combined molding strip and molding cap are automatically aligned with respect to one another because the molding cap has prefabricated attachment surface features conforming to the exposed surface features of the molding strip such that the molding strip and the molding cap are easily aligned with respect to one another to be engaged in closely abutting relationship with one another.
Another advantage of the invention is that the molding strip and the molding cap are readily mated in aligned relation to one another without the use of any additional aligning tools such as a carpenter's level or square.
A further object of the invention is that the molding cap of the invention is readily fastened at different locations along the longitudinal axis of the molding strip, thereby affording easy adjustment of the location of the molding cap with respect to the longitudinal axis of the molding strip.
A further feature of the invention is that the same matched attachment surface features of the molding cap with the surface features of the exposed surface of the molding strip also enable the molding cap to be re-:Located by sliding along the exposed surface of the molding strip.
.A further advantage of the invention is that the position of the molding cap with respect to the longitudinal axis of the molding strip is easily and readily altered without the need to realign the molding cap and the molding strip with respect to one another.
Yet a further object of the invention is to pravide a combined molding strip and molding cap that is made in essentially flat or curved cross section.
Yet a further feature of the invention is that the combined molding strip and molding cap of the invention are produced in either flat or curved cross section, and wherein the curved cross section is selectable in either 45 or 90 degree radii.
Yet a further advantage of the invention is that the observable shape of the: combined molding strip and molding cap of the invention are easily selectable to be flat or curved, thereby providing a combined molding strip and molding cap that vary in appearance.
In general terms, the invention provides a combined molding cap and molding strip wherein a molding strip having opposed attachment surfaces extends along the longitudinal axis thereof; a plurality of beaded ridges extends along one attachment surface of the molding strip and a plurality of fluted channels extends along the opposed attachment surface of the molding strip; and at least one molding cap having a surface including at least one of complementary fluted channels and beaded ridges for respectively engaging the beaded ridges and fluted channels of the molding strip so that the at least one molding cap is in closely abutting relationship with the molding strip at a desired location along the longituc.inal axis.
In a preferred ~~«diment the molding strip has a f tat mounting surface and an opposed surface including at least one of fluted channels and beaded ridges, the mounting surface and the opposed surface extending along a longitudinal axis of the molding strip; at least one molding cap having a curved surface complementary to the opposed curved surface with at least one of complementary fluted channels and beaded ridges for engaging the beaded ridges or fluted channels of the molding strip so that the at least one molding cap is in closely abutting relationship with the molding strip at a desired location along the longitudinal axis.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The above objects, features and advantages of the invention are readily apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments of the best mode of carrying out the invention when taken in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:
Figs. 1-3 are respective front perspective, top and side views of a combined molding strip and molding cap in accordance with the invention, and wherein the molding strip includes a fluted front surface and a flat back surface with the fluted surfaces of the molding strip being observable, and with the attachment surface of the molding cap matching the fluted surfaces of the molding strip;
5a Figs. 4-6 are respective perspective front, top and side views of the same embodiment of the invention as shown in Figs. 1-3, but with the exposed side of the molding strip including a beaded surface and the attachment surface of the molding cap matches the beaded surface of the molding strip;
Figs. 7 shows a front view of a combined molding strip and molding cap in accordance with the invention wherein the molding cap includes a rosette-type design in the face thereof:
Fig. 8 shows a cross section along the lines 8-8 of Fig. 7 illustrating the clearance between the depth of the Rosette-type design and the attachment surface of the molding cap.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
With respect to Figs 1-3, a first embodiment of the invention comprises a two-sided molding strip 20 with one fluted surface 21 having longitudinally-extending fluted channels 22, 23, 24 and the opposing surface 25 having a flat surface for mounting to a desired ceiling, wall or floor surface. A cove-edged molding cap 40 is shown mated to the fluted surface 21 of the molding strip 20 by the engagement of longitudinally extending beaded ridges 22a, 23a, 24a of the molding cap 40 respectively within longitudinally extending fluted channels 22, 23,. 24 of the molding strip 20.
Longitudinally-extending ridges 22a, 23a, 24a have a slightly smaller radius than the radius of fluted channels 22, 23, 24 so that molding cap 40 is capable of sliding along the length of molding strip 20 to be fastened at any position along the length thers:of. A plurality of molding caps similar to molding cap 40 may be ai~tached at various and sundry locations along the length of molding strip 20, for example at the top, bottom and midlength thereof .
Molding strip 20 is fastened to any ceiling, wall or floor surface (not shown) by any of the fastening techniques known to the building or construction trades, such as nails, staples, adhesives, etc. with surface 25 being attached to the ceiling, wall or floor surface in abutting engagement with the structural surface of the building.
In Fig. 1 molding cap 40 is shown with a plane face 42;
however as is described hereinafter, the molding cap 40 may also include a Rosette-type design, i.e. a design having three-dimensional characteristics. Furthermore, molding cap 40 may also comprise a different style or type of molding cap other than a "covey edge" type molding cap illustrated herein. The particular type or design of molding cap only affects the appearance aspects of th:e invention. The significant critical aspect of the molding cap is that it have a configured surface capable of "mating" with the configured surface of the molding strip with which it is associated.
It is readily apparent that the sliding engagement of the molding caps) 40 with a molding strip 20 as described above affords a simple and accur,~te way of automatically aligning and positioning the molding caps) and molding strip with one respect to one another without additional alignment steps such as are required with conventional molding caps) and molding strips.
Fig. 2 shows the "mate:d" relationship of the fluted channels 2:?, 23 and 24 of side 21 of the molding strip with beaded ridges 2:?a, 23a and 24a of the molding cap 40. The complementary shapes oi: the flutes and the beaded ridges enables the molding cap 40 to be slid along the length of molding strip 20 to any desired position. It is this engagrement capability of the invention that pz-ovides a significant versatility to the craftsman in situ in a~~sembling the molding caps to the molding strip that is of significant importance to the invention.
The following description is taken with respect to Figs. 4-6 wherein the same embodiment. as Figs. 1-3 is illustrated with the e~,:ception that the molding strip:3~ has beaded ridges 26, 27, 28, 25i, 30a and 31 in the exposed or viewable position, and with another type molding cap 40a attached to viewable surface 25. In this second embodiment of the invention, molding cap 40a is of another type having structural features on mating surface 41 that match the beaded ridges 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 of surface 25 of molding strip 30. In this embodimeant, the matching surface features are fluted channels 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 and 37 on molding cap 40a. All th,e above-described features and advantages of the combined molding strips and molding caps with. respect to Figs. 1-3 are applicable to the molding strips and molding caps of Fig. 4-6.
The molding caps of the invention may be produced with different patterns on surface 42a of Fig. 4 and also with a three-dimensional design such as the Rosette-type design 50 as illustrated in Fig. 7. The Rosette-type design 50 is illustrated in cross-section in Fig. 8 wherein molding cap 50a is shown mated with:molding strip 52 and respective concentric rings 54 and 55 are shown in Fig. 8. The depth of concentric rings 54 and 55 is such so that there is no interference with the mating of beaded ridges 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61 of molding strip 52 with fluted channels 56', 57', 58', 59', 60' and 61' of molding cap 50a.
It is evident to one of ordinary skill in the carpentry art that 'the combined molding caps) and molding strip of the invention as described herein provider a stable mating of the molding caps) and t:he molding strip because of the amount of direct surface contact with one another.
The molding caps of the invention are attached to a molding strip by adhesives, staples or nails as such attachment means are well known to those skilled in the carpentry art.
It is evident from a consideration of the foregoing description that, although only a portion of the molding strips are shown, the molding caps may be attached to portions of the molding strip other than the portions illustrated in the various drawings.
In that connection it is also evident that the molding caps, once engaged with the molding strip, may be slid along the surface thereof until the desired point of attachment is reached, thereby providing an easy way to determine the most ideal position at which to attach the molding cap to the molding strip.
The above description serves only to describe exemplary embodiments of the best mode of making the combined molding caps) and molding strips of the invention to demonstrate the features and advantages of its construction and operation. The invention is not intended to be limited thereby, as those skilled in the carpentry art will readily perceive modifications of the above-described embodiments. Thus the invention is intended to be limited only by the i:ollowing claims and the equivalents to which the claimed components thereof are entitled.
'There is a need in the building trades industry for the combination of a prefabricated molding strip and molding cap and wherein the versatility of the combined molding strip and molding cap are increased by providing at least one of the two opposing sides of the molding strip with a surface of different configuration, such as fluted channels or beaded ridges. And wherein each of two molding caps has a structured surface respectively conforming to the configured surface of the molding strip that is exposed to view so that one or more of the prefabricated molding caps can be easily attached to the molding strip at any preferred location along the longitudinal axis thereof.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A primary object of the invention is to provide a prefabricated two-sided molding strip with one side forming an attachment surface and an opposing side having a configured surface and molding caps attachable thereto with a minimum of effort on the part of the craftsman at the work site.
A primary feature of the invention is to provide a more versatile prefabricated molding strip with one side surface having a configured surface of one of several differently configured shapea such as fluted or beaded ridges and an opposing surface forming an attachment surface. A molding cap assembly comprises a respective attachment surface complementing a respective one of the differently configured side surfaces of the molding strip, whereby one type of the molding caps is readily attachable and affixed to the molding strip on the configured surface thereof and at any desired location along the longitudinal axis thereof.
An advantage of the combined molding strip and molding cap of the invention is the increased versatility afforded the on site construction craftsperson in selecting the prefabricated design of the surface of the molding strip that is exposed to view, while also .enabling a prefabricated matching molding cap to be affixed to the selected exposed surface of the molding strip.
Another object of the invention is to provide an easier and more accurate way of aligning the molding and molding cap with respect to one another on site.
Another feature of the invention is that the combined molding strip and molding cap are automatically aligned with respect to one another because the molding cap has prefabricated attachment surface features conforming to the exposed surface features of the molding strip such that the molding strip and the molding cap are easily aligned with respect to one another to be engaged in closely abutting relationship with one another.
Another advantage of the invention is that the molding strip and the molding cap are readily mated in aligned relation to one another without the use of any additional aligning tools such as a carpenter's level or square.
A further object of the invention is that the molding cap of the invention is readily fastened at different locations along the longitudinal axis of the molding strip, thereby affording easy adjustment of the location of the molding cap with respect to the longitudinal axis of the molding strip.
A further feature of the invention is that the same matched attachment surface features of the molding cap with the surface features of the exposed surface of the molding strip also enable the molding cap to be re-:Located by sliding along the exposed surface of the molding strip.
.A further advantage of the invention is that the position of the molding cap with respect to the longitudinal axis of the molding strip is easily and readily altered without the need to realign the molding cap and the molding strip with respect to one another.
Yet a further object of the invention is to pravide a combined molding strip and molding cap that is made in essentially flat or curved cross section.
Yet a further feature of the invention is that the combined molding strip and molding cap of the invention are produced in either flat or curved cross section, and wherein the curved cross section is selectable in either 45 or 90 degree radii.
Yet a further advantage of the invention is that the observable shape of the: combined molding strip and molding cap of the invention are easily selectable to be flat or curved, thereby providing a combined molding strip and molding cap that vary in appearance.
In general terms, the invention provides a combined molding cap and molding strip wherein a molding strip having opposed attachment surfaces extends along the longitudinal axis thereof; a plurality of beaded ridges extends along one attachment surface of the molding strip and a plurality of fluted channels extends along the opposed attachment surface of the molding strip; and at least one molding cap having a surface including at least one of complementary fluted channels and beaded ridges for respectively engaging the beaded ridges and fluted channels of the molding strip so that the at least one molding cap is in closely abutting relationship with the molding strip at a desired location along the longituc.inal axis.
In a preferred ~~«diment the molding strip has a f tat mounting surface and an opposed surface including at least one of fluted channels and beaded ridges, the mounting surface and the opposed surface extending along a longitudinal axis of the molding strip; at least one molding cap having a curved surface complementary to the opposed curved surface with at least one of complementary fluted channels and beaded ridges for engaging the beaded ridges or fluted channels of the molding strip so that the at least one molding cap is in closely abutting relationship with the molding strip at a desired location along the longitudinal axis.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The above objects, features and advantages of the invention are readily apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments of the best mode of carrying out the invention when taken in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:
Figs. 1-3 are respective front perspective, top and side views of a combined molding strip and molding cap in accordance with the invention, and wherein the molding strip includes a fluted front surface and a flat back surface with the fluted surfaces of the molding strip being observable, and with the attachment surface of the molding cap matching the fluted surfaces of the molding strip;
5a Figs. 4-6 are respective perspective front, top and side views of the same embodiment of the invention as shown in Figs. 1-3, but with the exposed side of the molding strip including a beaded surface and the attachment surface of the molding cap matches the beaded surface of the molding strip;
Figs. 7 shows a front view of a combined molding strip and molding cap in accordance with the invention wherein the molding cap includes a rosette-type design in the face thereof:
Fig. 8 shows a cross section along the lines 8-8 of Fig. 7 illustrating the clearance between the depth of the Rosette-type design and the attachment surface of the molding cap.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
With respect to Figs 1-3, a first embodiment of the invention comprises a two-sided molding strip 20 with one fluted surface 21 having longitudinally-extending fluted channels 22, 23, 24 and the opposing surface 25 having a flat surface for mounting to a desired ceiling, wall or floor surface. A cove-edged molding cap 40 is shown mated to the fluted surface 21 of the molding strip 20 by the engagement of longitudinally extending beaded ridges 22a, 23a, 24a of the molding cap 40 respectively within longitudinally extending fluted channels 22, 23,. 24 of the molding strip 20.
Longitudinally-extending ridges 22a, 23a, 24a have a slightly smaller radius than the radius of fluted channels 22, 23, 24 so that molding cap 40 is capable of sliding along the length of molding strip 20 to be fastened at any position along the length thers:of. A plurality of molding caps similar to molding cap 40 may be ai~tached at various and sundry locations along the length of molding strip 20, for example at the top, bottom and midlength thereof .
Molding strip 20 is fastened to any ceiling, wall or floor surface (not shown) by any of the fastening techniques known to the building or construction trades, such as nails, staples, adhesives, etc. with surface 25 being attached to the ceiling, wall or floor surface in abutting engagement with the structural surface of the building.
In Fig. 1 molding cap 40 is shown with a plane face 42;
however as is described hereinafter, the molding cap 40 may also include a Rosette-type design, i.e. a design having three-dimensional characteristics. Furthermore, molding cap 40 may also comprise a different style or type of molding cap other than a "covey edge" type molding cap illustrated herein. The particular type or design of molding cap only affects the appearance aspects of th:e invention. The significant critical aspect of the molding cap is that it have a configured surface capable of "mating" with the configured surface of the molding strip with which it is associated.
It is readily apparent that the sliding engagement of the molding caps) 40 with a molding strip 20 as described above affords a simple and accur,~te way of automatically aligning and positioning the molding caps) and molding strip with one respect to one another without additional alignment steps such as are required with conventional molding caps) and molding strips.
Fig. 2 shows the "mate:d" relationship of the fluted channels 2:?, 23 and 24 of side 21 of the molding strip with beaded ridges 2:?a, 23a and 24a of the molding cap 40. The complementary shapes oi: the flutes and the beaded ridges enables the molding cap 40 to be slid along the length of molding strip 20 to any desired position. It is this engagrement capability of the invention that pz-ovides a significant versatility to the craftsman in situ in a~~sembling the molding caps to the molding strip that is of significant importance to the invention.
The following description is taken with respect to Figs. 4-6 wherein the same embodiment. as Figs. 1-3 is illustrated with the e~,:ception that the molding strip:3~ has beaded ridges 26, 27, 28, 25i, 30a and 31 in the exposed or viewable position, and with another type molding cap 40a attached to viewable surface 25. In this second embodiment of the invention, molding cap 40a is of another type having structural features on mating surface 41 that match the beaded ridges 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 of surface 25 of molding strip 30. In this embodimeant, the matching surface features are fluted channels 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 and 37 on molding cap 40a. All th,e above-described features and advantages of the combined molding strips and molding caps with. respect to Figs. 1-3 are applicable to the molding strips and molding caps of Fig. 4-6.
The molding caps of the invention may be produced with different patterns on surface 42a of Fig. 4 and also with a three-dimensional design such as the Rosette-type design 50 as illustrated in Fig. 7. The Rosette-type design 50 is illustrated in cross-section in Fig. 8 wherein molding cap 50a is shown mated with:molding strip 52 and respective concentric rings 54 and 55 are shown in Fig. 8. The depth of concentric rings 54 and 55 is such so that there is no interference with the mating of beaded ridges 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61 of molding strip 52 with fluted channels 56', 57', 58', 59', 60' and 61' of molding cap 50a.
It is evident to one of ordinary skill in the carpentry art that 'the combined molding caps) and molding strip of the invention as described herein provider a stable mating of the molding caps) and t:he molding strip because of the amount of direct surface contact with one another.
The molding caps of the invention are attached to a molding strip by adhesives, staples or nails as such attachment means are well known to those skilled in the carpentry art.
It is evident from a consideration of the foregoing description that, although only a portion of the molding strips are shown, the molding caps may be attached to portions of the molding strip other than the portions illustrated in the various drawings.
In that connection it is also evident that the molding caps, once engaged with the molding strip, may be slid along the surface thereof until the desired point of attachment is reached, thereby providing an easy way to determine the most ideal position at which to attach the molding cap to the molding strip.
The above description serves only to describe exemplary embodiments of the best mode of making the combined molding caps) and molding strips of the invention to demonstrate the features and advantages of its construction and operation. The invention is not intended to be limited thereby, as those skilled in the carpentry art will readily perceive modifications of the above-described embodiments. Thus the invention is intended to be limited only by the i:ollowing claims and the equivalents to which the claimed components thereof are entitled.
Claims (11)
1. A combined molding cap and molding strip, comprising:
a molding strip including an attachment surface and an opposing non-attachment surface extending along the longitudinal axis thereof;
a plurality of beaded ridge means and/or fluted channel means extending along said non-attachment surface of the molding strip; and at least one molding cap having a securement surface including complementary fluted channel means and complementary beaded ridge means for respectively engaging said beaded ridge means and said fluted channel means of the non-attachment surface of the molding strip so that said at least one molding cap is in closely abutting relationship with said molding strip at a desired location along said longitudinal axis.
a molding strip including an attachment surface and an opposing non-attachment surface extending along the longitudinal axis thereof;
a plurality of beaded ridge means and/or fluted channel means extending along said non-attachment surface of the molding strip; and at least one molding cap having a securement surface including complementary fluted channel means and complementary beaded ridge means for respectively engaging said beaded ridge means and said fluted channel means of the non-attachment surface of the molding strip so that said at least one molding cap is in closely abutting relationship with said molding strip at a desired location along said longitudinal axis.
2. A combined molding cap and molding strip according to claim 1, wherein the at least one molding cap is attached to the molding strip by adhesive.
3. A combined molding cap and molding strip according to claim 1, wherein the at least one molding cap and the molding strip are attached by nails or staples.
4. A combined molding cap and molding strip according to claim 1, wherein the surface of the at least one molding cap opposite the surface having at least one of complementary fluted channels and beaded ridges includes a three-dimensional pattern.
5. A combined molding cap and molding strip according to claim 4, wherein the three dimensional pattern is a Rosette-type pattern.
6. A combined molding cap and molding strip, wherein said molding strip has opposed surfaces extending along the longitudinal axis thereof; a plurality of beaded ridges extending along one side surface of the molding strip and a plurality of fluted channels extending along the other one of said opposed surfaces; and at least one molding cap having a surface including at least one of complementary fluted channels and beaded ridges for respectively engaging the beaded ridges and fluted channels of the molding strip so that the at lest one molding cap is in closely abutting relationship with the molding strip at a desired location along the longitudinal axis.
7. A molding strip for use with at least one molding cap having an securement surface including at least one of complementary beaded ridge and fluted channels, said molding strip, comprising:
an elongated strip of finishing material having an attachment surface and an opposing non-attachment surface extending along the longitudinal axis thereof; and a plurality of at least one of complementary beaded ridges and a plurality of complementary fluted channels extending along the non-attachment surface of the molding strip and adapted to mate with the complementary securement surface of this molding cap.
an elongated strip of finishing material having an attachment surface and an opposing non-attachment surface extending along the longitudinal axis thereof; and a plurality of at least one of complementary beaded ridges and a plurality of complementary fluted channels extending along the non-attachment surface of the molding strip and adapted to mate with the complementary securement surface of this molding cap.
8. A molding strip for use with at least one molding cap, said strip having opposed attachment surfaces extending along the longitudinal axis thereof; a plurality of fluted channels extending along one of said attachment surfaces and a plurality of beaded ridges extending along the other attachment surface, one of said attachment surfaces being complementary with a securement surface of a molding cap.
9. A molding cap for use with a molding strip having an attachment surface and an opposed non-attachment surface with at least one of complementary beaded ridges and fluted channels, said cap comprising:
at least one securement surface including at least one of complementary fluted channels and beaded ridges and adapted to be in closely abutting relationship with at least one of the complementary beaded ridges and fluted channels of the non-attachment surface of the molding strip.
at least one securement surface including at least one of complementary fluted channels and beaded ridges and adapted to be in closely abutting relationship with at least one of the complementary beaded ridges and fluted channels of the non-attachment surface of the molding strip.
10. A molding cap according to claim 9, wherein an exposed surface opposing said attachment surface includes a three-dimensional pattern.
11. A molding cap according to claim 10, wherein said three-dimensional pattern is a Rosette-type pattern.
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