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SW Gauntlet Gray Double Frame Wall Molding

SW Gauntlet Gray Double Frame Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 17.4), living room layout for 12, 15, 18 ft walls, cut list, calculator and pre-cu

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Wall molding linear-foot estimate

Estimate for rectangular molding frames.

Estimated quantity133.76 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 Gauntlet Gray is a mid-tone gray with a warm (yellow) undertone and a calculated LRV of 17.4. Against white trim the contrast ratio is 4.22:1, which gives clear contrast; painted tone-on-tone, the double frame pattern shows only through its shadow lines.

Double Frame 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 6 frames per row, each 25.3 in wide, with 50 in upper and 21 in lower frames. The layout uses about 82.59 m of 2.5 cm molding, or 35 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 double frame pattern

The inner outline sits 1.5 in inside the outer one. Cut a 1.5 in spacer from an offcut and use it at every corner so the two lines stay parallel.

Painting molding in SW Gauntlet Gray

Grays sit in the middle of the contrast range: white trim reads clearly, while same-color trim gives a quiet, architectural look.

Wall elevation

SW Gauntlet Gray wall, tone-on-tone trim, double frame layout on a 15 ft wall. Colors are screen approximations.

Color data

ColorBrandCodeHexCalculated LRVUndertoneDepthContrast vs white trimContrast vs black trim
SW Gauntlet GraySherwin-Williams#78736E17.4warm (yellow)mid-tone4.22:13.51:1

Trim color pairings

PairingTrim colorHexContrastEffect
tone-on-toneSW Gauntlet Gray#78736E1:1Trim painted the same color as the wall
matching whiteSW Snowbound#EDEAE53.91:1White with the closest undertone
contrastWhite#F4F3EE4.22:1Light trim for crisp contrast

Living Room wall sizes: double frame accent wall layout

Wall widthFrames per rowFrame widthFrame height (upper / lower)Molding incl. 10% waste240 cm sticksChair rail pieces (300 cm)
12 ft524 in50 / 21 in67.17 m282
15 ft625.3 in50 / 21 in82.59 m352
18 ft726.3 in50 / 21 in98.01 m412

Cut list for a 15 ft wall

Planning cut list
PieceQuantityLength
Frame top and bottom (lower row)1225.3 in
Frame sides (lower row)1221 in
Frame sides (upper row)1250 in
Frame top and bottom (upper row)1225.3 in
Inner outline pieces4822.3 in / 18 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.

Picture Frame Molding Set, Double Frame 1 to 4 Panels | Waterproof Wall Trim Kit01 / KIT

Picture Frame Molding Set, Double Frame 1 to 4 Panels | Waterproof Wall Trim Kit

From $69.80

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Waterproof Double Picture Frame Molding Set, 1 to 4 Panels | Wall Trim Kit Easy Installation02 / KIT

Waterproof Double Picture Frame Molding Set, 1 to 4 Panels | Wall Trim Kit Easy Installation

From $69.80

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Double Arched Wall Molding Set | Pre-Cut MDF Decorative Wall Panels03 / KIT

Double Arched Wall Molding Set | Pre-Cut MDF Decorative Wall Panels

From $133.60

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Precut Double Frame Trim Wall Molding Kit, 1 to 5 Panels | Self-Adhesive Easy Installation04 / KIT

Precut Double Frame Trim Wall Molding Kit, 1 to 5 Panels | Self-Adhesive Easy Installation

From $60.00

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Questions

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

About 82.59 m (271 linear ft) including a chair rail and 10% waste, which is 35 sticks of 240 cm. That assumes 6 frames per row, 25.3 in wide, on an 8 ft ceiling.

Is SW Gauntlet Gray warm or cool?

SW Gauntlet Gray has a warm (yellow) undertone and reads as a mid-tone gray. Its calculated LRV is 17.4, so it absorbs light, so tone-on-tone molding reads as deep relief.

Should trim be the same color as SW Gauntlet Gray 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 (4.22:1), and black trim gives 3.51:1.

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