Wall transition molding

Abstract

A wall molding has two grooves formed on opposite sides for receiving wall panels or interchangeable molding attachments. The body of the molding has a rear surface with grooves that engage a track attached to the wall. The molding also has a front surface with a decorative pattern formed thereon. Wall panels may be inserted into the grooves, thereby providing a smooth transition from wall panel surface to the other. In addition, an attachment may be inserted into one of the grooves and a wall panel in the other to provide an elegant transition between two wall surfaces that have different thicknesses.

1 . A molding for transitioning between building surfaces, comprising: 
 a body having a first side and a second side, the first and second sides being opposite one another;    a first groove formed into the first side and extending into the body;    a second groove formed into the second side and extending into the body; and    said first groove receiving a wall panel therein.    
   
   
       2 . The molding of  claim 1 , wherein the sidewalls of the first and second grooves are substantially parallel.  
   
   
       3 . The molding of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 an attachment having a tongue;    said second groove receiving said tongue.    
   
   
       4 . The molding of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a decorative surface having a decorative pattern thereon;    a rear surface being adjacent and between the first and second sides;    said rear surface having at least one narrow groove formed therein; and    a support member attached to a building surface,    wherein said narrow groove receives said support member.    
   
   
       5 . A wall covering system, comprising: 
 a molding body fixedly attached to a wall, said molding body having at least a front decorative surface opposite a rear surface, a first side opposite a second side, and said first and second sides being adjacent to and between the front and rear surfaces;    at least one support groove in the rear surface to receive said track;    a first groove formed in the first side extending into the interior of the molding body;    a second groove formed in the second side extending into the interior of the molding body; and    a wall panel inserted into one of the first groove or the second groove, wherein said wall panel is separated from the wall.    
   
   
       6 . The wall covering system of  claim 5 , comprising: 
 an attachment having a tongue; and    the tongue of said attachment inserted into the other of the first groove or the second groove.    
   
   
       7 . The wall covering system of  claim 5 , wherein the tongue of the attachment is held in the other of the first groove or the second groove by friction alone.