Technical sourcing knowledge
Door Casing and Interior Moulding Resources
Practical guides for importers, distributors, door factories, contractors and project buyers comparing materials, preparing specifications and evaluating suppliers.
Buyer guides
Make a clearer sourcing decision
These guides help you compare materials and prepare an enquiry. The clearer the use, material, profile and finish, the faster a supplier can quote.
Casing, trim, jamb and door frame explained, with the names used in each market.
Door Casing Size GuideHow to measure the door opening and the profile before you ask for a quote.
WPC vs MDF vs Plywood vs WoodCompare the main door casing materials by use, finish and buying risk.
How to Choose a SupplierWhat to ask about drawings, samples, quality control and export.
Baseboard and Door Casing GuideCoordinate skirting, casing and interior mouldings across a project.
Door Casing and Trim StylesSeven casing styles, how the materials behave on site and the checks before you approve a supplier.
MDF vs Particle Board vs PlywoodHow the three boards differ and which one suits cabinets, shelves and wall panels.
Door Casing FAQQuick answers about materials, custom profiles, samples, packing and enquiries.
Product SolutionsWPC, MDF, plywood/LVL and solid wood door casings.
Custom Profile DevelopmentHow a profile goes from your drawing or sample to an approved production sample.
Door and trim names at a glance
The same parts go by different names in different markets. Use your buyers’ words on drawings, labels and packing lists.
| Part | US | UK |
|---|---|---|
| Trim around a door or window | Casing | Architrave |
| Boards lining the door opening | Jamb | Lining |
| Strip the door closes against | Door stop | Door stop |
| Trim along the floor | Baseboard | Skirting board |
| Trim where wall meets ceiling | Crown moulding | Cornice or coving |
| Rail at chair height | Chair rail | Dado rail |
| Shelf inside a window | Window stool | Window board |
Checklist
What to send with an enquiry
- The product and material, e.g. primed MDF casing, CPL-wrapped WPC skirting or E1 MDF board
- A drawing, sample or photo with the main dimensions
- The finish: primer, film or décor reference, and the colour
- Lengths or sheet sizes, and the quantity of each item
- The destination and where the goods will be used
- Any documents your market asks for
The minimum order is one 20ft container, and it is negotiable; custom orders take 15–30 days. Casings, skirting, mouldings, wall panels and boards can share one container.
Have a drawing or reference sample?
Send it to us and we will suggest the profile, material and finish.