Home\nrenovations come with many decisions to be made. You\u2019re redoing the look of\nyour home, which is a big deal. Adding a touch of new paint can truly breathe\nnew air into the environment. Sometimes, however, you want to go beyond paint\nby adding an eye-catching centerpiece with increased texture. Crown moulding is\noften used to add extra detail to your ceilings. But what if you\u2019re searching\nfor something a little different? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fretwork\ncould be exactly what you\u2019re looking for. This ornamental design can add\nsophistication and style in just a few easy steps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before getting into the details of\napplication, let\u2019s first talk about fretwork\u2019s background. Fretwork is a\ndecorative design that\u2019s cut into a material such as wood which was\ntraditionally done using a machine like a fretsaw or a jigsaw. The design has a\nsteep history, with its use dating back many millenia. Records show Egyptian\nartisans used fretted inlays to decorate furniture as much as three thousand\nyears ago and among the many precious treasures found in King Tutankhamun\u2019s\ntomb were actually pieces adorned with this ornate technique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, fretwork is used in multiple ways to\nadd a touch of beauty to buildings and furniture alike. Some examples of places\nwhere you can most often find this work include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some examples of fretwork <\/a>in the US bring to mind images of ornate trim around the top of residential porches on historic Victorian-style farmhouses and estates.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Various styles of fretwork <\/a>have evolved in different cultures and for a large part of its history, fretwork pieces were made by hand. In the not-so-distant past, contractors or woodworkers would need to be commissioned to complete the work, making for involved projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, the process is easier. Lasers can be\nused to cut pieces, reducing cost and increasing the availability of this\nstyle. In line with this development, one of the most common uses for fretwork\nnow comes in the form of fretwork wall panels. Using simple DIY fretwork kits,\nyou can now transform the look of your home in just one day, (or even a single\nafternoon!) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fretwork is now amazingly easy to add to your\ninterior. You can do it all yourself! By using adhesive tape and small brad\nnails you can create the look you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Like any DIY project, installing fretwork <\/a>takes some patience, forethought and planning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some tips: Know that it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll have\nto cut some pieces a bit with a utility knife to make an exact fit in your\ndesign. By sanding down each edge you help ensure that you\u2019ll have a tightly\nwoven wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, make sure you paint your fretwork before<\/em> installing it. Depending on the\nlook you\u2019re going for, you may want to actually paint it a contrasting color,\ncompared with the wall. Some ideas include painting the wall area a bright\ncolor, and keeping your fretwork lighter, or vice versa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Normally, you want each piece to line up\ndirectly against the others. For a different look, you can also leave a gap\nbetween each panel. Use a creative approach to find what you like best! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where should you install them? Fretwork wall\npanels can look great in any room including your kitchen, living room, office\nspace, bathroom, bedroom, or den. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fretwork comes in as many looks as you can\nimagine. The sky truly is the limit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a huge variety of styles and designs\nto choose from. Look at the lines already present in your furniture and\nflooring. Do you want to contrast it, or add to it? This can be a good starting\npoint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fretwork for walls also comes in a wide variety\nof sizes. If your room is quite large, consider going with an equally large\npanel design. For smaller areas, consider using smaller panels with a more\nintricate design. There are always exceptions to the rule, however, and choose\nwhat you think works best for your situation. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n The materials typically used to make fretwork\nthese days include many different types of wood, PVC, and vinyl, to name just a\nfew. Typically, it\u2019s wise to use wood fretwork to add warmth and depth to walls\nin places like your living room or bedroom. These are rooms that don\u2019t have a\nhigh moisture content. You don\u2019t want to risk having your fretwork expand,\nshrink, or buckle. The beauty of wood is that you can enjoy it\u2019s natural color\nor stain it for a particular look. Painting the wood is always an option, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For rooms like the bathroom, entry way, or\nkitchen, PVC or vinyl fretwork can work best. This type of fretwork tends to\ncome in a solid color to add texture and balance. Each piece of fretwork is\nprecision cut for an ideal and consistent look. You can count on it! <\/p>\n\n\n\nFretwork is easy to install in any\nroom <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Simple steps for laying fretwork<\/a>:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The tools you\u2019ll need to complete your fretwork <\/a>wall panel design include:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s Available in Many Styles,\nSizes, and Materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Styles of Fretwork<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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