Reversible decorative moldings between floor and wall or wall and ceiling

Abstract

A reversible molding is disclosed having multiple decorative face which differ from one another by at least one property. Such properties can include texture, color, pattern or design or shape. The molding can suitably be used at the joint between a wall and floor or between a wall and ceiling. In one embodiment, the moldings are manufactured from wood, MDF or HDF, with a decorative surface selected from foil, laminate, veneer, paint, stain or digital printing.

1 . A decorative molding comprising:
 a wall base molding; and   a base shoe disposed proximate a juncture between the wall base molding and a floor;   wherein the wall base molding and the base shoe each comprise reversible first and second decorative surfaces.   
     
     
         2 . The decorative molding of  claim 1 , wherein the first surface opposes the second surface, and wherein each of the first and second surfaces comprise at least one concave portion. 
     
     
         3 . The decorative molding of  claim 1 , wherein the base shoe comprises a third surface that is substantially orthogonal to portions of each of the first and second surfaces, wherein the third surface is disposed directly over a portion of the floor and wherein one of the first and second surfaces of the base shoe is disposed directly adjacent a portion of the wall base molding. 
     
     
         4 . The decorative molding of  claim 1 , wherein each of the wall base molding and the shoe molding comprises a shaped wood-based core. 
     
     
         5 . The decorative molding of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second surfaces differ in at least one property selected from the group consisting of texture, design, pattern, and color. 
     
     
         6 . The decorative molding of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second surfaces are selected from the group consisting of foil, laminate, veneer, paint, stain and clear protective material. 
     
     
         7 . The decorative molding of  claim 6 , wherein the first and second surfaces are laminate. 
     
     
         8 . The decorative molding of  claim 1 , wherein one of the first and second surfaces of the wall molding is positioned adjacent a wall such that at least one, but not both of the first and second surfaces are exposed. 
     
     
         9 . The decorative molding of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second surfaces comprise a printed decor paper and an overlay of α-cellulose.