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9-2-window-trim.jpgEric would love some help sourcing unique architectural elements: Hi AT,

I want to add some architectural elements to my windows by installing some mouldings/trim around them. The problem is I cant seem to find any nice looking products online, just plain middle America styles. Can anyone help?

Thanks

Eric...

 
 

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Does anyone have some ideas for Eric?

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A great option if you are considering working with plaster: http://www.decoratorssupply.com/store/main.aspx?html=home

posted by Dagmarr on 2008-09-02 15:41:21
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Has Eric done a Google search for "Architectural Mouldings" or "Architectural Millwork"

There's tons out there...

posted by bepsf on 2008-09-02 15:43:31
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what about these...
http://www.demolitiondepot.com/vo/demo/inv/list.asp?CAT1=Windows&CAT2=pediments and frames&CATC=wind-sh

posted by luckysquid on 2008-09-02 15:50:39
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sorry, "plain middle America styles"?

posted by matt in kc on 2008-09-02 15:52:18
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Go to Zaborski's in Kingston - you'll lose your mind.

posted by I Love Upstate on 2008-09-02 15:58:23
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Cool site Lucky, thanks. Not quite what im looking for but it's going in the bookmarks.

posted by eric s on 2008-09-02 15:59:44
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That took me aback to, matt in kc. Apparently, we're all Amish and/or Sears out here.

posted by purlgreyhound on 2008-09-02 16:00:20
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If you want simple, you could just get lattice strip at a lumberyard and piece different sizes together to create your own window trim. If you want just a little bit of a traditional touch, I'd just go to Dykes.

posted by Fingernail on 2008-09-02 16:05:35
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I had a window w/o any moulding (including no window sill) and bought a plantation shutter that came with a moulding kit.

Otherwise, in NYC I have bought moulding from Home Depot (it's special order but they have pretty good prices) and from Prince Lumber.

posted by caw261 on 2008-09-02 16:13:18
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Try Moon River Chattel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It is wonderful.

posted by rdaversa on 2008-09-02 16:41:41
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Try Olde Goode Things in NYC or www.sciotosalvage.com

posted by hilarybr on 2008-09-02 16:58:02
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I'll second Olde Goode Things -- on 24th Street, I think -- it's easy to get lost there just browsing

posted by JonathanB on 2008-09-02 17:06:29
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I saved this website awhile back:
http://208.245.181.35/cgi-bin/worderc?confc=B2C

They have every architectural and hardware product imaginable, and the prices look VERY reasonable.

posted by traderdi on 2008-09-02 20:05:24
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Great site Traderdi thanks.

posted by eric s on 2008-09-03 10:34:21
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