Welcome

This second module in Interior Finishings for Kitchen Designers is an important one. 

Trim is used in most Interior Finishing applications so you will need to master this category before you move on.

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the 3 types of trim and how to use them creatively

  • Calculate the correct sizes of trim for your projects based on ceiling heights

  • Select the correct substrate for trim to avoid design and installation mistakes

  • Preform basic material calculations for trim needs in a room

  • Confidently specify multiple types of trim within your kitchen design projects

Course curriculum

  • 01

    Introduction and Learning Objectives

    • Introduction and learning objectives
  • 02

    Core Trim

    • Core Trim Crown Moulding

    • Guidelines for Sizing Crown Mouldings

    • Core Trim Baseboards and Casings

    • Calculating Trim Sizes

    • Pop Quiz
  • 03

    Layering and Ornamental Trim

    • Layering Trim

    • Ornamental Trim

    • Pop Quiz
  • 04

    Incorporating Trim in Your Designs

    • Transforming with Trim

    • Trim in Kitchens

    • Pop Quiz
  • 05

    Comparing, Selecting and Measuring

    • Comparing and Selecting Materials

    • Measuring for Trim

    • Trim Substrate Comparison Charts

    • Pop Quiz
  • 06

    Summary and Test Your Learnings

    • Summary

    • Test Your Learnings

Jan Rutgers B.Sc. H.Ec.

Meet Your Instructor

Jan Rutgers has been a professional kitchen designer for more than 25 years. She has designed over 1000 kitchens and is the perfect person to guide you on your kitchen design training journey. Jan is passionate about the kitchen design industry and encourages you to follow in her footsteps by becoming a top kitchen designer yourself. For more information on Jan, check out http://vestabul.com/about.

Jan Rutgers

President, Vestabul School of Design