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Figure 6-38.-Miter-joining at inside corners. the mark on the floor intersects the bottom edge. Lay 45° lines across the edge from these points to make a 90° corner. Connect these lines with a line across the face (view B), and miter to the lines as indicated. The most economical, and sometimes the quickest, method of installing baseboard is to use vinyl. In addition to its flexibility, it comes with premolded inside and outside corners. When installing vinyl base, follow the manufacturer’s recommended installation procedures for both the base and adhesive. CEILING MOLDING Ceiling moldings (fig. 6-39) are sometimes used at the junction of the wall and ceiling for an architectural effect or to terminate drywall paneling of gypsum board or wood. As with base moldings, inside corners should be cope-jointed (fig. 6-39, view A). This ensures a tight joint and retains a good fit if there are minor moisture changes. A cutback edge at the outside of the molding (view B) partially conceals any unevenness of the plaster and makes painting easier where there are color changes. For gypsum drywall construction, a small, simple molding (view C) might be desirable. Finish nails should be driven into the upper wall plates and also into the ceiling joists for large molding when possible. DECORATIVE TREATMENT The decorative treatment for interior doors, trim, and other millwork may be painted or given a natural finish with stain, varnish, or other nonpigmented material. The paint or natural finish desired for the woodwork in various rooms often determines the species of wood to be used. Figure 6-39.-Ceiling moldings. Interior finish to be painted should be smooth, close-grained, and free from pitch streaks. Species meeting these requirements include ponderosa pine, northern white pine, redwood, and spruce. Birch, gum, and yellow poplar are recommended for their hardness and resistance to hard usage. Ash, birch, cherry, maple, oak, and walnut provide a beautiful natural finish decorative treatment. Some require staining to improve appearance. RECOMMENDED READING LIST NOTE Although the following references were current when this TRAMAN was published, their continued currency cannot be assured. You therefore need to ensure that you are studying the latest revisions. Carpentry, Leonard Keel, American Technical Publishers, Inc., Alsip, Ill., 1985. Exterior and Interior Trim, John E. Ball, Delmar Publishers, Inc., Albany, N.Y, 1975. Wood Frame House Construction, L.O. Anderson, Forest Products Laboratory, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., 1975. 6-25