Impressions by Davide

Twenty-five years of Mouldex taught me a few things worth writing down. This is where I share how we build, what we've learned on real projects, and why the details most people overlook are usually the ones that matter most. Read About Mouldex.

Why Window Sills Fail, and How to Specify One That Won't

Why Window Sills Fail, and How to Specify One That Won't

Flat slab, sloped, nosed, profiled, bracketed and continuous: here are the main types of exterior window sills, how the materials...

Davide Aternino
Crown, Cove or Coffered? Choosing Plaster Mouldings for Every Room

Crown, Cove or Coffered? Choosing Plaster Mouldings for Every Room

Plaster crown, cove, light cove and coffered mouldings finish ceilings in homes, hotels, restaurants and offices. Here are the main...

Davide Aternino
Exterior Window Trim Kits vs. Ordering Trim by the Piece

Exterior Window Trim Kits vs. Ordering Trim by the Piece

Trim kits promise a quick install around standard windows. Here's when they work, when they fall short, and why most...

Davide Aternino
Window Casing vs. Window Trim: What's The Difference?

Window Casing vs. Window Trim: What's The Difference?

Window casing frames the sides and top of a window; window trim is the whole package, including the sill and...

Davide Aternino
Exterior Window Trim Ideas for Homes and Commercial Buildings
Exterior Window Trim

Exterior Window Trim Ideas for Homes and Commercial Buildings

Exterior window trim ideas by architectural style for homes, multi-family, hospitality and commercial buildings, plus casing vs. trim, sills, color,...

Davide Aternino
Window With Sill: Function, Performance, and Modern Composite Options
Window Sills

Window With Sill: Function, Performance, and Modern Composite Options

Every window assembly relies on a properly detailed sill to manage water, protect the building envelope, and finish the facade....

Davide Aternino
Interior Decorative Moldings: Crown, LED Cove, and One-Piece Coffered Beams
Interior Decorative Moldings

Interior Decorative Moldings: Crown, LED Cove, and One-Piece Coffered Beams

Introduction to Interior Decorative Moldings Interior decorative moldings are shaped strips of wood, plaster, or plastic that transform bare walls...

Davide Aternino
Exterior Decorative Moldings: A Practical Guide for Design Professionals
Exterior Decorative Moldings

Exterior Decorative Moldings: A Practical Guide for Design Professionals

A practical guide to exterior decorative moldings for architects and builders: cornices, bands, surrounds and pilasters, material comparisons and facade...

Davide Aternino
Coffered Ceiling vs. Waffle Ceiling: Why the Structural Difference Decides the Aesthetic
Coffered Ceilings

Coffered Ceiling vs. Waffle Ceiling: Why the Structural Difference Decides the Aesthetic

A waffle ceiling is a structural concrete slab; a coffered ceiling is a decorative grid, applied or suspended. Here's how...

Davide Aternino

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