Accent Borders

If you are planning to use a border around windows or doorways, you will need to measure accordingly. Since you will need to overlap at each corner, you will need to take into account that you will need to add the depth of the border to your measurements in order to allow for the overlapping or mitering. To avoid pattern mismatches at the corners, you might want to consider selecting a border that does not have a strong directional print.

To create a miter cut at the corners of a window or doorway, simply overlap the two border ends where they meet at the corners. Use a razor knife and a straight edge to carefully cut through both layers at a 45 degree angle. Gently peel back and remove the excess, then press flat. The seams should butt perfectly. Rinse with clean water to remove all paste from the border, wall and molding.

If you want to use a border to create a chair rail, measure and mark the height that you prefer. Use a level to draw a line on the wall or walls. This will be your guide for the horizontal edge of the border.