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SW Dover White Nested Wall Molding

SW Dover White Nested Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 82.5), living room layout for 12, 15, 18 ft walls, cut list, calculator and pre-cut kits.

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Wall molding linear-foot estimate

Estimate for rectangular molding frames.

Estimated quantity122.28 linear feet

Divide by 7.87 ft (240 cm stick) and round up for the number of sticks.

Formula & assumptionsframe_count * 2 * (frame_width_inches + frame_height_inches) / 12 * (1 + waste_percent / 100)

Assumes identical rectangular frames. The waste allowance is editable. The estimate does not optimize cuts or include separate rails, baseboards, or other trim.

Overview

SW Dover White is a white warm white with a warm (yellow) undertone and a calculated LRV of 82.5. Against white trim the contrast ratio is 1.08:1, which gives almost no contrast, so the molding reads through shadow alone (a tone-on-tone look); painted tone-on-tone, the nested pattern shows only through its shadow lines.

Nested layout on a 15 ft living room wall

Molding over the full wall height, upper and lower rows divided by a chair rail. On a 15 ft wall with an 8 ft ceiling this gives 5 frames per row, each 31.2 in wide, with 50 in upper and 21 in lower frames. The layout uses about 70.63 m of 2.5 cm molding, or 30 sticks of 240 cm, including 10% waste. Center the layout on the sofa or TV rather than the wall when furniture is off-center.

Building the nested pattern

Fix the outer frames first, then set each inner frame 4 in inside with spacer blocks so the reveal is identical on all four sides. Both frames use the same 2.5 cm profile.

Painting molding in SW Dover White

Warm whites keep molding soft and traditional. Match the trim to the wall for a calm look, or use a cleaner white on trim to sharpen the outlines.

Wall elevation

SW Dover White wall, tone-on-tone trim, nested layout on a 15 ft wall. Colors are screen approximations.

Color data

ColorBrandCodeHexCalculated LRVUndertoneDepthContrast vs white trimContrast vs black trim
SW Dover WhiteSherwin-Williams#F0EADC82.5warm (yellow)white1.08:113.74:1

Trim color pairings

PairingTrim colorHexContrastEffect
tone-on-toneSW Dover White#F0EADC1:1Trim painted the same color as the wall
matching whiteF&B Pointing#F7F1E31.07:1White with the closest undertone
contrastBlack#1F1F1F13.74:1Dark trim for a graphic outline

Living Room wall sizes: nested accent wall layout

Wall widthFrames per rowFrame widthFrame height (upper / lower)Molding incl. 10% waste240 cm sticksChair rail pieces (300 cm)
12 ft431 in50 / 21 in56.33 m242
15 ft531.2 in50 / 21 in70.63 m302
18 ft726.3 in50 / 21 in90.19 m382

Cut list for a 15 ft wall

Planning cut list
PieceQuantityLength
Frame top and bottom (lower row)1031.2 in
Frame sides (lower row)1021 in
Frame sides (upper row)1050 in
Frame top and bottom (upper row)1031.2 in
Inner frame pieces4023.2 in / 13 in
Chair rail2300 cm lengths

Pre-cut kits for this wall

Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.

Nested Frame Nursery Wall Molding Kit, Ready to Assemble | 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Nested Frames01 / KIT

Nested Frame Nursery Wall Molding Kit, Ready to Assemble | 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Nested Frames

From $250.00

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Nested Frame Pre-Cut Wall Molding Kit for Dining Room, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Nested Frames | Easy Installation02 / KIT

Nested Frame Pre-Cut Wall Molding Kit for Dining Room, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Nested Frames | Easy Installation

From $295.00

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Nested Wall Molding Package Kits, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Nested Frames | Easy Installation03 / KIT

Nested Wall Molding Package Kits, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Nested Frames | Easy Installation

From $277.00

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Self Adhesive Accent Wall Molding Kit, 3 Upper and 2 Bottom Nested Frames | Pre-Cut & Primed04 / KIT

Self Adhesive Accent Wall Molding Kit, 3 Upper and 2 Bottom Nested Frames | Pre-Cut & Primed

From $220.00

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Nested Accent Wall Molding Kit, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Nested Frames | Easy Installation05 / KIT

Nested Accent Wall Molding Kit, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Nested Frames | Easy Installation

From $180.00

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Instant Nested Frame Wall Trim Molding Package Kits, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Nested Frames | Quick Easy Installation06 / KIT

Instant Nested Frame Wall Trim Molding Package Kits, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Nested Frames | Quick Easy Installation

From $333.00

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Questions

How much molding do I need for a 15 ft living room wall with nested frames?

About 70.63 m (232 linear ft) including a chair rail and 10% waste, which is 30 sticks of 240 cm. That assumes 5 frames per row, 31.2 in wide, on an 8 ft ceiling.

Is SW Dover White warm or cool?

SW Dover White has a warm (yellow) undertone and reads as a white warm white. Its calculated LRV is 82.5, so it reflects a lot of light and keeps molding shadows soft.

Should trim be the same color as SW Dover White walls?

Painting the molding the same color gives a modern, tone-on-tone finish where only shadows show the pattern. White trim adds almost no contrast, so the molding reads through shadow alone (a tone-on-tone look) (1.08:1), and black trim gives 13.74:1.

How high should the chair rail be in a living room?

About one third of the ceiling height: 32 in on an 8 ft ceiling, 36 in on 9 ft and 40 in on 10 ft. Center the layout on the sofa or TV rather than the wall when furniture is off-center.

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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.

  1. Paint color dataset (screen approximations; LRV calculated)Recorded November 11, 2026
  2. DecoMoldings product catalogRecorded November 11, 2026