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SW Dried Thyme Staircase Wall Molding

SW Dried Thyme Staircase Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 20.8), staircase layout for 8, 12, 16 ft walls, cut list, calculator and pre-cut kits.

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Wall molding linear-foot estimate

Estimate for rectangular molding frames.

Estimated quantity109.08 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 Dried Thyme is a mid-tone green with a green undertone and a calculated LRV of 20.8. Against white trim the contrast ratio is 3.66:1, which gives clear contrast; painted tone-on-tone, the picture frame pattern shows only through its shadow lines.

Picture Frame layout on a 12 ft staircase wall

Molding over the full wall height, upper and lower rows divided by a chair rail. On a 12 ft wall with an 8 ft ceiling this gives 5 frames per row, each 24 in wide, with 50 in upper and 21 in lower frames. The layout uses about 37.27 m of 2.5 cm molding, or 16 sticks of 240 cm, including 10% waste. Frames follow the stair angle: keep the bottom rail parallel to the stringer.

Building the picture frame pattern

Each frame is four pieces of 2.5 cm molding with 45 degree miters. Set the frames out from the center of the wall, keep every gap equal, and let the margins at the corners match the gaps.

Painting molding in SW Dried Thyme

Greens are the most popular color for tone-on-tone molding walls: the shadows of the frames add depth without breaking the color.

Wall elevation

SW Dried Thyme wall, tone-on-tone trim, picture frame layout on a 12 ft wall. Colors are screen approximations.

Color data

ColorBrandCodeHexCalculated LRVUndertoneDepthContrast vs white trimContrast vs black trim
SW Dried ThymeSherwin-Williams#7B807020.8greenmid-tone3.66:14.05:1

Trim color pairings

PairingTrim colorHexContrastEffect
tone-on-toneSW Dried Thyme#7B80701:1Trim painted the same color as the wall
matching whiteSW Dover White#F0EADC3.39:1White with the closest undertone
contrastWhite#F4F3EE3.66:1Light trim for crisp contrast

Staircase wall sizes: picture frame accent wall layout

Wall widthFrames per rowFrame widthFrame height (upper / lower)Molding incl. 10% waste240 cm sticksChair rail pieces (300 cm)
8 ft326.7 in50 / 21 in23.53 m101
12 ft524 in50 / 21 in37.27 m162
16 ft627.3 in50 / 21 in47.5 m202

Cut list for a 12 ft wall

Planning cut list
PieceQuantityLength
Frame top and bottom (lower row)1024 in
Frame sides (lower row)1021 in
Frame sides (upper row)1050 in
Frame top and bottom (upper row)1024 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.

Quick Install MDF Board and Batten Panels, Trim Wall Molding Kits | Easy DIY Solution W:75mm x T:8mm01 / KIT

Quick Install MDF Board and Batten Panels, Trim Wall Molding Kits | Easy DIY Solution W:75mm x T:8mm

From $592.00

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DIY Hassle-Free Board & Batten Wall Makeovers | Pre-Cut MDF Panels for Easy Installation W:75mm x T:8mm02 / KIT

DIY Hassle-Free Board & Batten Wall Makeovers | Pre-Cut MDF Panels for Easy Installation W:75mm x T:8mm

From $515.00

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Picture Frame Trim Wall Molding Kit, 4 Upper, 4 Middle, & 4 Bottom Frames | Precut Easy Installation03 / KIT

Picture Frame Trim Wall Molding Kit, 4 Upper, 4 Middle, & 4 Bottom Frames | Precut Easy Installation

From $184.00

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Modern Arched Wall Panel Kit: Pre-Cut MDF Wall Molding04 / KIT

Modern Arched Wall Panel Kit: Pre-Cut MDF Wall Molding

From $140.00

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Accent Wall Picture Frame Molding Package, Custom Panel Widths | Easy Installation05 / KIT

Accent Wall Picture Frame Molding Package, Custom Panel Widths | Easy Installation

From $53.00

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Picture Frame Wall Molding Kit, 2 Upper & 2 Bottom Frames | Easy Installation06 / KIT

Picture Frame Wall Molding Kit, 2 Upper & 2 Bottom Frames | Easy Installation

From $75.00

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Questions

How much molding do I need for a 12 ft staircase wall with picture frame frames?

About 37.27 m (122 linear ft) including a chair rail and 10% waste, which is 16 sticks of 240 cm. That assumes 5 frames per row, 24 in wide, on an 8 ft ceiling.

Is SW Dried Thyme warm or cool?

SW Dried Thyme has a green undertone and reads as a mid-tone green. Its calculated LRV is 20.8, so it absorbs light, so tone-on-tone molding reads as deep relief.

Should trim be the same color as SW Dried Thyme walls?

Painting the molding the same color gives a modern, tone-on-tone finish where only shadows show the pattern. White trim adds clear contrast (3.66:1), and black trim gives 4.05:1.

How high should the chair rail be in a staircase?

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. Frames follow the stair angle: keep the bottom rail parallel to the stringer.

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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