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SW Iron Ore Kitchen Geometric Wall Molding

SW Iron Ore Kitchen Geometric Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 5.6), kitchen layout for 6, 8, 10 ft walls, cut list, calculator and pre-cut kits.

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Wall molding linear-foot estimate

Estimate for rectangular molding frames.

Estimated quantity56.83 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 Iron Ore is a dark gray with a neutral undertone and a calculated LRV of 5.6. Against white trim the contrast ratio is 8.92:1, which gives strong, graphic contrast; painted tone-on-tone, the geometric pattern shows only through its shadow lines.

Geometric layout on a 8 ft kitchen wall

Molding over the full wall height, upper and lower rows divided by a chair rail. On a 8 ft wall with an 8 ft ceiling this gives 2 frames per row, each 42 in wide, with 50 in upper and 21 in lower frames. The layout uses about 32.55 m of 2.5 cm molding, or 14 sticks of 240 cm, including 10% waste. Keep molding off the backsplash area and use a scrubbable paint finish.

Building the geometric pattern

Fix the outer frame, then run diagonals corner to corner. Each diagonal end is cut at the frame's angle; measure it once per frame size and reuse the cut.

Painting molding in SW Iron Ore

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 Iron Ore wall, tone-on-tone trim, geometric layout on a 8 ft wall. Colors are screen approximations.

Color data

ColorBrandCodeHexCalculated LRVUndertoneDepthContrast vs white trimContrast vs black trim
SW Iron OreSherwin-Williams#4343415.6neutraldark8.92:11.66:1

Trim color pairings

PairingTrim colorHexContrastEffect
tone-on-toneSW Iron Ore#4343411:1Trim painted the same color as the wall
matching whiteF&B All White#FBF8F49.37:1White with the closest undertone
contrastWhite#F4F3EE8.92:1Light trim for crisp contrast

Kitchen wall sizes: geometric accent wall layout

Wall widthFrames per rowFrame widthFrame height (upper / lower)Molding incl. 10% waste240 cm sticksChair rail pieces (300 cm)
6 ft230 in50 / 21 in27.26 m121
8 ft242 in50 / 21 in32.55 m141
10 ft334.7 in50 / 21 in43.87 m192

Cut list for a 8 ft wall

Planning cut list
PieceQuantityLength
Frame top and bottom (lower row)442 in
Frame sides (lower row)421 in
Frame sides (upper row)450 in
Frame top and bottom (upper row)442 in
Diagonal pieces847 in
Chair rail1300 cm lengths

Pre-cut kits for this wall

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

Geometric Chevron Accent Wall Molding Kit, Pre-Cut | Easy Installation01 / KIT

Geometric Chevron Accent Wall Molding Kit, Pre-Cut | Easy Installation

From $232.74

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Modern Geometric Wainscoting Design Wall Molding Kit, Ready to Assemble | Pre-Cut & Primed02 / KIT

Modern Geometric Wainscoting Design Wall Molding Kit, Ready to Assemble | Pre-Cut & Primed

From $103.00

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Geometric Asymmetric Wall Molding Kit, Easy Installation for Living Areas | Pre-Cut & Primed03 / KIT

Geometric Asymmetric Wall Molding Kit, Easy Installation for Living Areas | Pre-Cut & Primed

From $202.00

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Questions

How much molding do I need for a 8 ft kitchen wall with geometric frames?

About 32.55 m (107 linear ft) including a chair rail and 10% waste, which is 14 sticks of 240 cm. That assumes 2 frames per row, 42 in wide, on an 8 ft ceiling.

Is SW Iron Ore warm or cool?

SW Iron Ore has a neutral undertone and reads as a dark gray. Its calculated LRV is 5.6, so it absorbs light, so tone-on-tone molding reads as deep relief.

Should trim be the same color as SW Iron Ore walls?

Painting the molding the same color gives a modern, tone-on-tone finish where only shadows show the pattern. White trim adds strong, graphic contrast (8.92:1), and black trim gives 1.66:1.

How high should the chair rail be in a kitchen?

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. Keep molding off the backsplash area and use a scrubbable paint finish.

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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