All About Mouldings - How to Easily Add Character to Your Interior

In this guide to moldings:

Mouldings are the way to add character to your walls, without renovation, without tools, and without stress. Where mouldings used to be mainly classic and complicated, they are now back in a modern, flexible form that you can easily apply yourself. In this guide you will discover everything you need to know about mouldings: from types and styles to installation, applications and inspiration.

With the flexible, self-adhesive moldings from Velida you can easily bring rhythm and atmosphere to your interior. Think of symmetry, refinement or just a pronounced accent wall. And all that within one afternoon.

What are moldings?

Mouldings are decorative profiles that you apply to walls to add structure, depth and elegance to your interior. They are ideal for those who want to embellish a space without major renovations. In contrast to traditional mouldings, which are often heavy and difficult to install, Velida offers a modern solution: flexible mouldings on a roll, equipped with a strong adhesive strip called Flexlijsten.

Our Flex frames are designed for wall use and can be applied in straight lines, frames or even arch shapes. They are paintable, bendable and suitable for almost any room in the house.

End result of a wall with Classic molding in a chic interior.

What is the difference between wall moldings, ceiling moldings and flex moldings?

Wall mouldings

Wall moldings, also known as wall moldings, are applied directly to the wall. They are used to create decorative frames, wainscoting or panels and are ideal for adding structure and rhythm to a room.

Ceiling moldings

Ceiling mouldings, like crown mouldings, are traditionally applied at the transition between wall and ceiling. They give a room a finished, classic character and usually require more experience in installation.

Flexible frames from Velida

Velida Flexlijsten combine the aesthetic effect of traditional mouldings with modern ease of use: lightweight, flexible, self-adhesive and paintable. Thanks to the flexible material, you can bend them effortlessly to create straight lines, arches or organic patterns.

Discover our Flex lists →

Close-up of the Velida Flexlijst Nova.

Why choose moldings for your interior?

Mouldings fit perfectly with today's living requirements: stylish living with minimal effort. They ensure:

  • Peace and rhythm in your interior: by adding frames, lines and symmetry.
  • A luxurious look without renovation: you can apply them yourself in one afternoon.
  • Self-expression and creativity: from basic to arch shape, from tone-on-tone to contrasting accents.

Because you cut and apply them yourself, you have complete control over the design, making every room unique.

Japandi living room with Velida Flexlist Nova on the wall.

Which interior styles do moldings fit into?

A house only feels truly finished when it exudes character. Decorative mouldings add details that immediately create atmosphere and fit surprisingly well within a variety of interior styles. Thanks to the flexible, self-adhesive and paintable properties of Velida Flex Mouldings, you can effortlessly tailor them to your personal taste.

Japandi: peace, simplicity and soft lines

The Japandi style exudes minimalism with warmth. Flex mouldings fit in perfectly with this: bend them into elegant arches or use them to subtly frame a niche and reinforce a sense of peace and harmony.

View the Japandi Guide →

Hotel Chique: symmetry, luxury and grandeur

Hotel Chique is all about rich materials and symmetry. Here, moldings really come into their own in stylish wall frames that give your interior a high-end look — without the fuss.

View the Hotel Chic Guide →

Organic Modern: natural and balanced

Organic Modern interiors are all about flowing lines and organic shapes. Flex frames are ideal for this: create a round niche decoration with them or frame an arched door with a subtle structure.

View the Organic Modern Guide →

Minimalist: tone-on-tone and subtle accents

Less is more. Here, sleek, tone-on-tone moldings provide an architectural accent. Use them to frame a plane on the wall for a subtle play of light and shadow.

View the Minimalist Guide →

Classic & Timeless: elegance and symmetry

In a classic interior, moldings are a must. Think of wainscoting in the hall or stylish wall panels in the living room. These elements bring depth, rhythm and elegance.

View the Classic & Timeless Guide →

Still not sure which style suits you best? Explore all our guides for endless inspiration.

View all Style Guides

Materials and finishes

The appearance, durability and installation of moldings depend greatly on the material you choose. Below you can read in detail which materials there are, what you can expect in terms of ease of installation, and why Velida Flexlijsten excels as a smart, modern solution.

MDF moldings

MDF is sturdy and easy to paint over. Especially popular in classic interiors, but requires some skill. When mounting, you have to saw, glue or screw precisely.

Plastic (polyurethane) moldings

Plastic is light and moisture resistant. Ideal if you want to apply frames in the bathroom or kitchen. However, the installation still requires separate glue, precision and preparation.

Styrofoam (polystyrene) moldings

Styrofoam is very cheap and easy to process, but the end result often looks less qualitative. In addition, the material damages quickly.

Wooden moldings

Wood gives an authentic, luxurious look. This classic material is sturdy and stylish, but requires a lot of assembly work: sawing, gluing, drilling, and precise finishing.

Plaster moldings

Plaster is traditionally the most classic material for moldings. Although plaster moldings look beautiful, installation requires a lot of specialist craftsmanship and experience.

Velida Flex Frames: The Smart Choice

Velida Flexlijsten combine the best of both worlds: the stylish look of classic moldings with modern ease of use. Thanks to the integrated adhesive strip and flexible properties, installation is quick, easy and stress-free. You do not need any experience, special tools or glue.

If you want a quick, easy and high-quality solution, Velida Flexlijsten are by far the best choice. They offer a stylish result without the complex sawing, gluing and precision work of traditional moldings.

Crib in a nursery with before and after on the wall for moldings.

Inspiration & applications

Velida Flex Frames are designed to stimulate creativity and self-expression. Here are some popular applications:

Decorative moldings in the living room

Give a boring wall character by creating symmetrical wall frames, for example around a painting or as a complete accent wall. Combine with paint in a tone-on-tone colour for a calm, luxurious look.

Decorative moldings in the bedroom

Create a calm atmosphere by placing Flexlijsten behind the headboard of your bed. Or use round shapes to add a playful accent. Halfway up the wall wainscoting is also a popular choice.

Decorative moldings in the hall or corridor

Narrow hallways look instantly more chic with horizontal frames that visually lengthen. Arched shapes around mirrors or doors are also popular applications.

Step-by-step plan: installing moldings in 6 easy steps

Installing moldings is easier than you think:

  1. Prepare the surface: Make sure the wall is clean, dry and dust-free.
  2. Marking: Determine the pattern and draw light guidelines on the wall with a pencil.
  3. Cutting the list to size: Cut the Flex list with scissors or miter shears.
  4. Application: One person holds the frame taut, the other sticks it calmly and straight along the line.
  5. Press firmly: Press firmly along the entire length so that the adhesive strip adheres optimally.
  6. Finishing & painting: Trim any edges with putty and paint over the frame in the desired colour.

Want to know more about how the installation works? Read our detailed installation manual here.

Start with moldings

Want to get started with moldings right away? View our range or contact us for personal advice.

Choose your favorite shape Flexlist here

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Flexliste Luna
€14,16 per meter
€84,95
Flexliste Classic
€13,33 per meter
€79,95
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Flexliste Crown
€12,49 per meter
€74,95
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Flexliste Nova
€12,49 per meter
€74,95
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Why Velida?

Self-adhesive & flexible

Our mouldings (or flex mouldings) are flexible, 6 metres long and have a strong adhesive strip. You can easily attach them to smooth walls, concrete, painted walls and wood¹.

Affordable design

At Velida you do not pay for complicated installations of semi-finished products or (unnecessarily) expensive materials.

You get high-quality Flex frames with a luxurious look, for a fair price.

Easy installation

Flex frames are super easy to attach. The material is sturdy but easy to cut with skirting board scissors.

Mark out, cut to size and glue.

All you need is a spirit level, skirting board shears and/or a set square for straight lines and well-fitting corners.

Velida recommends painting the Flex frames after installation for the best effect.

FAQ: Velida Flex frames & installation

Not difficult. Thanks to Velida's self-adhesive Flexlijsten, you can get started without experience, glue or tools. You only have to mark where the Flexlijsten should go, cut to size and stick. We do advise to paint the Flexlijsten for the best effect.

Want to know exactly how the installation works? Read our installation manual here.

Yes. The frames are equipped with a high-quality adhesive strip that ensures long-term adhesion, even on smooth plastered walls or renovation fleece. Make sure that the surface is free of grease and dust.

Once you have pressed the molding firmly and the shape has become final, we do not recommend pulling it off again. The adhesive strip is very strong and ensures long-lasting adhesion, but can leave marks on painted walls when removed.

Absolutely. All Velida Flex frames can be painted over with wall paint. This way you can fully integrate them into your interior colour or create a beautiful accent wall with a tone-on-tone effect.

During application you can still carefully correct the Flex list. We recommend that you first lightly draw the line with a pencil, so that you can follow the molding straight and tight.

For the best result, it is best to do this together: one person holds the Flex list under tension, the other presses it precisely against the marked line.

Once you have pressed the molding firmly and the shape has become final, we do not recommend pulling it off again. The adhesive strip is strong and ensures long-lasting adhesion, but can leave marks on painted walls when removed.

Our tip : Take your time when marking and applying. Then it will be right the first time and you will enjoy a neat end result for years to come.

Yes, that is precisely the strength of the Velida Flex frames. Thanks to the flexible material, you can effortlessly apply round shapes and arch decorations without sawing.

Velida Flex frames are basically designed as a sustainable interior upgrade. But do you still want to remove them? You can, as long as you do this carefully and in a controlled manner.

Important: Always pull the moldings off slowly in sections. Start at one side and pull gradually, without jerking. This prevents damage to the wall or paint layer.

With firmly pressed frames (especially after a long period of time), the adhesive strip may adhere so well that paint may come off when removed, especially on vulnerable surfaces such as thin layers of paint or untreated renovation fleece.

Our tip: If necessary, warm the molding slightly with a hair dryer (lukewarm) before loosening it. This makes the glue a little more flexible and reduces the chance of damage.

Do you want to be 100% sure of damage-free removal in the future? Then first test on an inconspicuous piece of wall or choose to mount on well-painted, smooth surfaces.

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