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Picture Frame Molding for Walls: Kits, Sizes and Layout Help
Picture frame wall molding kits with real photos, prices, 2.5 cm profiles and layout tables. Pre-cut with 45 degree miters.
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Guide
Picture frame molding, also called box molding or panel molding, is a series of rectangles made from thin trim and fixed directly to a wall. It is one of the easiest ways to add architectural character to a flat wall, and it works in almost any room. This page shows our picture frame molding kits with real installation photos, kit prices and options, the profile sizes we use, and a calculator to plan the size and number of your frames.
Choosing frame sizes
Most layouts use one row of tall upper frames and one row of shorter lower frames separated by a chair rail, or a single row of tall frames on walls without a rail. Keep the gaps between frames and the margins to the ceiling, floor and corners equal, usually 3 to 5 inches, and size the frames to the wall rather than the other way around. The layout tables on our room pages show worked examples.
The profile we use
Our frame molding is a 2.5 cm, about 1 inch, hard polystyrene profile. It is primed, sandable and paintable, and it is light enough to hold with adhesive. A 4 cm profile is made to order for tall walls or nested double frames. Straight molding comes in 240 cm sticks.
Single, nested and multi-tier frames
Single frames give a clean modern look. Nested frames add a second, smaller frame inside each panel for a more classic, French style finish, using the same 2.5 cm profile for both. Three-tier layouts add a middle row and suit tall walls and staircases. All three styles are available as pre-cut kits on this page.
Real installations from our kits
Picture Frame Molding kits for this project
Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.
01 / KITNested Wall Molding Package Kits, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Nested Frames | Easy Installation
From $277.00
View kit02 / KITWainscoting Panels Kit, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Frames | Pre-Cut Paintable Wall Molding
From $75.00
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03 / KITChair Rail Wall Molding Kit, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Picture Frames | Easy Installation
From $165.00
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04 / KITPicture Frame Wall Molding Kit, 2 Upper & 2 Bottom Frames | Easy Installation
From $75.00
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05 / KITWainscoting Accent Wall Kit: Effortless Elegance with Precut Factory Primed Wall Molding, Create 1 Upper and 2 Bottom Frames
From $123.00
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06 / KITHalf Wall Paneling Ready to Assemble Wainscoting Kit, 4 Bottom Frames | Easy Installation
From $110.00
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07 / KITNested Picture Frame French Trim Wall Molding Kit, 2 Frames, Self-Adhesive Paintable
From $110.00
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08 / KITSelf-Adhesive Trim Wall Moulding 3 Upper, 3 Bottom Picture Frames, Quick Easy Installation
From $75.00
View kitKit prices on this page
| Kit | Material | From | Up to | Adhesive option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nested Wall Molding Package Kits | Polystyrene | $277.00 | $279.00 | Yes |
| Wainscoting Panels Kit | Polystyrene | $75.00 | $297.00 | Yes |
| Chair Rail Wall Molding Kit | Polystyrene | $165.00 | $197.00 | Yes |
| Picture Frame Wall Molding Kit | Polystyrene | $75.00 | $302.00 | Yes |
| Wainscoting Accent Wall Kit | Polystyrene | $123.00 | $155.00 | Yes |
| Half Wall Paneling Ready to Assemble Wainscoting Kit | Polystyrene | $110.00 | $127.00 | Yes |
| Nested Picture Frame French Trim Wall Molding Kit | Polystyrene | $110.00 | $172.00 | Yes |
| Self-Adhesive Trim Wall Moulding 3 Upper | Polystyrene | $75.00 | $322.00 | Yes |
Sizes and options available
| Option | Choices |
|---|---|
| Size | Standard kit · 2.5 cm / 1 in · 4 cm / 1.6 in |
| Installation Type | Non-Adhesive · Self-Adhesive |
| Buying Options | Single Frame Set · Double Frame Set · Triple Frame Set · Four-Frame Set · Five-Frame Set · Single Frame · Two Frames |
Material and profile specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel molding profile | 2.5 cm (about 1 in); 4 cm made to order |
| Stock length | 240 cm sticks |
| Material | Hard polystyrene polymer (not wood or foam); MDF for shaker, board and batten and arched kits |
| Finish | Factory primed, sandable and paintable |
| Installation options | Non-adhesive (construction adhesive or joint compound) or self-adhesive backing |
| Kit cutting | Pieces pre-cut to length and mitered at 45° |
Common heights by ceiling height
| Ceiling height | Chair rail / wainscoting at 1/3 | Taller wainscoting at 40% | Two-thirds wall treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft | 32 in | 38 in | 64 in |
| 9 ft | 36 in | 43 in | 72 in |
| 10 ft | 40 in | 48 in | 80 in |
| 12 ft | 48 in | 58 in | 96 in |
Questions people ask
What is box molding?
Box molding is another name for picture frame molding: rectangles of thin trim attached to a wall to create the look of recessed panels. It is usually painted the same color as the wall and is often paired with a chair rail.
What is panel molding?
Panel molding is the narrow profiled trim used to form the frames on a wall or the panels in wainscoting. It is thinner than baseboard or chair rail. Our panel molding is a 2.5 cm polystyrene profile.
Is box molding timeless?
Box molding has been used in traditional interiors for centuries and is now common in modern homes as well, usually in one color with the wall. Because it adds structure rather than pattern, it holds up better over time than most decorative wall trends.
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Sources & dates
Prices, options and photos come from our product catalog on the date shown. Layout tables are planning estimates; measure your wall before ordering.
- DecoMoldings product catalogRecorded November 9, 2026
- Layout and quantity methodologyRecorded November 9, 2026