Interiors & Finishes
Millwork, Trim & Interior Doors
Baseboards, casing, crown, wainscoting, built-ins and interior doors installed by specialist carpenters, with materials chosen for Florida’s humidity.
Overview
Trim and millwork are where a space starts to look finished. Baseboards, casings, crown molding, wainscoting, built-ins and interior doors define proportion and detail, and they reveal every uneven wall, out-of-square opening and poorly planned transition.
Specialist finish carpenters perform the work under our supervision. We confirm profiles, materials and door styles with you, coordinate blocking during framing, sequence trim with flooring and painting, and inspect joints, reveals and door operation before paint.
Material selection matters in humid climates. Wood and wood-based products move with moisture, so materials are acclimated in the conditioned building and moisture-resistant products are used where water exposure is likely.
Who it’s for
- New homes and renovations ready for finish carpentry
- Owners upgrading base, casing and crown to a more substantial profile
- Owners adding wainscoting, paneled walls or coffered ceilings
- Homes and offices needing built-in bookcases, window seats or media walls
- Owners replacing hollow-core doors with solid-core or custom doors
What’s included
Typically included
- Profile and material selection for base, casing, crown and panel details
- Blocking coordination during framing for built-ins and heavy trim
- Acclimation of millwork in the conditioned building before installation
- Interior doors: pre-hung or slab, swing, pocket, barn and double doors
- Hinges, latches and hardware installed and adjusted
- Baseboards, shoe molding, casing and crown installed after flooring where appropriate
- Wainscoting, board-and-batten, beadboard and paneled walls
- Built-ins such as bookcases, window seats, mudroom benches and media walls
- Caulking and filling to a paint-ready finish, or finishing coordination for stain-grade work
Common exclusions
- Painting and staining, unless combined with the painting scope
- Exterior doors and impact-rated doors, which are a separate scope
- Kitchen and bath cabinetry, which is scoped with cabinetry
- Door hardware, unless included as an allowance
- Drywall or framing repair to correct out-of-plumb walls beyond normal shimming
Every proposal lists its own inclusions and exclusions in writing.
Materials, design options & upgrades
How pricing works
Trim and molding are priced by the linear foot of each profile, with interior doors priced per door and built-ins priced as individual items. The estimate is built from the plans or a field measurement, the profiles and materials selected, and the level of detail.
Built-ins and paneled walls depend heavily on design, so they are priced from drawings once the design is settled.
What changes the cost
- Profile size and complexity, and built-up multi-piece moldings
- Material: MDF, finger-jointed pine, hardwood or PVC
- Paint-grade or stain-grade finish expectations
- Door type, core, height and hardware
- Ceiling heights, angles and the number of corners and returns
- Condition of walls, floors and openings
- Built-in design, materials and finish
If this work is part of a larger project, it’s priced within that project’s budget — please don’t add separate estimates together. Read the pricing guide.
Typical stages
Selections
Profiles, materials, door styles and hardware are selected and confirmed.
Blocking and rough coordination
Blocking, power and lighting for built-ins are placed during framing and rough-in.
Delivery and acclimation
Millwork and doors are delivered to the conditioned building to acclimate.
Doors and casing
Doors are hung and adjusted, and casings are installed.
Base, crown and paneling
Baseboards, crown and wall paneling are installed, typically after flooring.
Built-ins and paint prep
Built-ins are installed, and all trim is filled and caulked for paint.
What affects the schedule
- Lead times on custom profiles, solid doors and built-in components
- Flooring installation, which typically precedes baseboard installation
- Acclimation of materials in the conditioned building
- Drywall finishing and priming before trim
- Painting sequence and the number of finish coats
Questions & answers
Should baseboards go in before or after flooring?
Usually after, so the base sits tight to the finished floor and covers expansion gaps. Some tile installations go the other way, and we plan the sequence with the flooring.
Is MDF trim a good choice in Florida?
MDF is stable and paints well in dry areas, but it swells if it gets wet. We generally avoid it where water exposure is likely and use PVC or wood there instead.
Can I change my doors without changing the trim?
Sometimes. Replacing just the door slab keeps the existing frame and casing. Pre-hung doors usually require removing and reinstalling or replacing the casing.
Why does trim crack at the joints?
Wood moves with humidity. Acclimating materials, keeping the building conditioned, and using proper joinery and adhesives at joints reduce movement and cracking.
Start here
Planning millwork, trim & interior doors?
A short form — three steps, a few minutes. Share plans or photos if you have them. We’ll review it and follow up using the contact details you provide.