Timber mouldings have been useful through ages, but its use became more popular in the late Georgian or early Victorian period. Timber mouldings have been used to cover the gaps through the surfaces similar to the use of skirting between the walls and the floors. But during the early times, timber mouldings were used to add an aesthetic appeal to a home.
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