The French Provincial Architectural Style Still a Hot Favourite

Melbourne is still very partial to the French provincial style of architecture. The Finishing Touch are supplying new builds with their highly renowned, quality decorative mouldings and the top three are all French provincial.

A French provincial 50 square home in Hawthorn East under development will be decoratively finished with a  customised decorative moulding – 12 metres of large parapet, size 800mm x 495mm as well as decorative mouldings from the Finishing Touch’s product range – 70 metres of parapet , model # P120YZ, size 120mm x 140mm, 10 metres of parapet, model # P190JV, size 190mm x 165mm, 75 metres of window architrave, model # W1100, size 100mm x 45mm, 17 metres of window sill, model #WSR15, size 135mm x 185mm, 20 metres of stringer, model #S6R2, size 55mm x 27mm and 137metres of quoining panel, model # Q300V, size 320mm x 30mm. Further architectural interest will be added with seven keystones, model # K150, size 150mm x 120mm x 70mm and  two round, straight columns, 450mm diameter with Tuscan capitals and Doric bases.

Great example of French provincial architecture by Phillip Mannerheim.

In Mt Waverley another French provincial, home of 50 squares is under construction. The Finishing Touch are supplying decorative mouldings:

On the First Floor

82 metres of eave parapet, model # PE4TR1, size 150mm x 150mm, 38 metres of window architraves, model # W1100, size 100mm x 45mm, 45 metres of quoining panel , model # Q400, size 430mm x 30mm. Eye catching architectural interest will be created with the addition of six arches with a span of 1000 mm wide and one arch with a span of 1800mm, all made up from window architrave, model # W1100.

On the Ground Floor:

45 metres of parapet, model # P8200, size 200mm x 155mm, 56 metres of window architrave, model # W1100, size 100mm x 45mm, 20 metres of stringer, model # P8120, size 120mm x 90mm, 30 metres of quoining panel, model # Q400, size 430mm x 30mm. Arches and columns will add extra architectural features – four arches with a span of 1000mm, made up of window architrave,  model # W1100 and four round, straight columns, 290mm diameter  together with Tuscan capitals and Doric bases.

The ever-popular French provincial style was chosen for another home of 50 squares in Burwood, currently under development. The Finishing Touch have the following lightweight, quality decorative mouldings available for the build:

70 metres of eave moulding, model # PE8, size 150mm x 240mm, 72 metres of quoining panel, model # Q300, size 320mm x 30mm, 35 metres of parapet P8200, size 200mm x 155mm, 35 metres of stringer , model # S20, size 75mm x 50mm. Windows will be finished with 56 metres of  window architrave, model #W1100, size 100mm x 45mm, 13 metres of window sill, model # WS15, size 130mm x 65mm, 7 metres of window header, model # WH1A , size 175mm x 170mm. And the façade will be further enhanced with the addition of two round, straight columns, 290mm diameter, with Tuscan capitals and Doric bases whilst the fence will tie in with 24 metres of plain fence capping, 240mm internal width topped by nine French small pier caps, size 490mm x 490mm.

You can rely on Finishing Touch decorative mouldings, which are long lasting, high quality, easy to install and lightweight. To discuss your next build requirements and get an obligation free quote please contact us here. Check out our full range of Finishing Touch decorative mouldings.

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The Finishing Touch Wrap Up The Year With a Busy Month Supplying Decorative Mouldings.

House in Surrey Hills – decorative mouldings supplied by The Finishing Touch

The Finishing Touch wrap up a year full of challenges. The month of December has been very busy, unusually so, perhaps due to a catch-up period following the lifting of restrictions. We thank all our customers for their support throughout 2021 and hope they go on to have a very successful year in 2022.

The Finishing Touch supplied a 30 square Post-modern home in Burwood with 15 metres of eave moulding, model # PE8200, size 195 x 155mm, 22 metres of parapet moulding, model # P8200, size 200mm, x 155mm, 20 metres of stringer moulding, model # S1R4, size 90mm x 70mm and more decorative features in the form of 45 metres of quoining panel, model # Q300, size 320mm x 30mm.

House in Toorak – decorative mouldings supplied by The Finishing Touch

A Post-modern home of 30 squares in Doreen was supplied with 22 metres of parapet moulding, model # P8250, 2 size 50mm x 195mm, 32 metres of flatband model #M25, size 150mm x 30mm as well as 30 metres of flatband, model # DGB1003, size 100mm x 30mm.

A French provincial styled home in St. Ives was supplied with 132 metres of parapet P8200, used as an eave mould, size 200mm x 155mm together with 55 metres of parapet, used as a stringer, model #P8120, size 120mm x 90mm.

A build in Ballan is sure to create a grand statement, with the addition of eight fluted, square, columns, size 350mm x 350mm together with 19 metres of capitals, model #GC4, size 168mm x 54mm and 19 metres of base, model # GC6, size 178mm x 80mm. Windows are decorated with 60 metres of architraves, model # WP5, size 100mm x 35mm, 23 metres of window headers, model # WH1A, size 175mm x 170m and 20 metres of  window sills with reveals, model # WSR15, size 135mm x 185mm. Also adding a decorative flair is 21 metres of parapet with corbels, model # P6240, parapet size 240mm x 220mm, corbel model # C17, size 120mm wide, spaced at 120mm. Also, 9 metres of architrave, model # WP12, size 90mm x 35mm, is being used as a stringer as well as 15 metres of large stringer, model # S19B, size 260mm x 90mm.

Example of square, fluted columns by The Finishing Touch.

The Finishing Touch carry an extensive range of decorative, light weight mouldings. You can view the range here. We also supply custom sized and custom designed decorative mouldings to your specifications. 

Three units in Ringwood, Post-modern design, were supplied with 62 metres of under gutter moulding, model # PE70, size 70mm x 70mm, 153 metres window architrave, model # W1100, size 100mm x 45mm and 38 metres of window sill, model # WS5R2, size 135mm x 90mm, 

Units – decorative mouldings supplied by The Finishing Touch

The Finishing Touch will be closing for Christmas /New Year holiday season from 5pm 23^rd December, re-opening Monday 10^th January 2022. Wishing all our customers, followers and friends a very Happy Christmas and New Year holiday season. We look forward to hearing from you in the New Year. Please Contact us here to discuss your next build.

Supplying Decorative Feature Finishes for Builds in Melbourne

Example of Finishing Touch decorative mouldings.

Suppliers of lightweight decorative mouldings, the Finishing Touch, are currently liaising with a builder on a build under development for a French provincial home of 40 squares in Toorak. A range of decorative mouldings are required to complete the build and create a superb exterior. To be supplied includes 75 metres of Parapet, model # P8300, sized 300mm x 235mm and 77 metres of Parapet, model # P8250, sized 250mm x 195mm, together with 12 metres of Stringer, model #S1R4, sized 90mm x 70mm, to sit underneath Parapet, model # P8300 and 12 metres of Stringer, model # S60, sized 60mm x 45mm. to sit underneath Parapet, model #P8250. Windows will be attractively finished with 156 metres of Window Architrave, model # WDG8XY, sized 120mm x 50mm and 39 metres of Window Sill, model #WS15, sized 130mm x 65mm. 

285 metres of Customised Quoining Panels, model # Q500A, sized 530mm x 30mm are to be used as a rustification feature, covering the whole house. See drawing below.

10 arches, created out of Window Architrave, model # WDG8XY, sized 120mm x 50mm will add a certain grandeur. As will the four Square, Tapered, Columns, size at the base 350mm and the top 290mm, together with Tuscan Capitals and Doric Bases. The Finishing Touch lightweight decorative mouldings make it possible to create arches and columns with ease. The fence line will reflect the decorative qualities of the building with the addition of 10 x Victorian Pier Caps, 600mm x 60mm topped by 28 metres of Victorian Fence Capping, 240 ml internal.

The extensive range of Finishing Touch decorative mouldings can be viewed here. 

This home features Pier Caps by the Finishing Touch.

The range of Finishing Touch Pier Caps can be viewed here.

Whilst the Toorak home is being developed, Finishing Touch are busy manufacturing decorative mouldings for a build in Mt. Waverley for a 50 square home in the style of an English Manor. This house will be beautifully finished with 27 metres of Parapet, model # P8200, size 200mm x 155mm, 12 metres of Stringer, model # S1R4, size 90mm x 70mm, being used as a further decorative feature on the column decoration at the entrance and 10 metres of Stringer, model # S20, size 75mm x 50mm, used to frame the arch above the portico.

Drawing of the Mt. Waverley build showing Finishing Touch mouldings to be supplied.

Windows will be elegantly decorated by 37 metres of Window Architrave, model # W1100, size 100mm x 45mm, 15 metres of Window Sill, model # WS15, size 130mm x 65mm, 10 metres of Window Header, model # WH1A, size 175mm x 170mm for 8 windows on the façade. Four Arches will create a stunning effect on the façade, with two over the ground-floor windows, one over the entrance and one wide span Arch over the garage, with a Keystone atop, model #Key340, size 340mm x 210mm x 145mm, for further decorative effect.

The range of Finishing Touch Keystones can be viewed here. 

Example of arched window decorative features by the Finishing Touch.

Also being supplied with Finishing Touch’s high quality, lightweight, easy to install decorative mouldings is a build for a 50 square Post-modern house in Lyndhurst. This modern home will be enhanced by finishing touches including 25 metres of Parapet, model # P6E315, size 315mm x 270mm, 12.5 metres of Flatband, model # DGB075, size 75mm x 20mm, to be used as Dentals on the Parapet. 24 metres of Window Architrave, model # W1100, size 100mm x 45mm, 9 metres of Window Sill, model # WS15, size 130mm x 65mm. with four Arches will create charming decorative features on the windows of the second storey. The Arches will be created with Window Architrave, model # W1100, size 100mm x 45mm.  Further architectural interest will be fashioned with the addition of 80 metres of Quoining Panel, model # Q300, size 320mm x 30mm on the corners of the building and on the columns either side of the balcony above the entrance. 

The Finishing Touch range of architectural decorative features is extensive. Customisation, whether re-sizing current models or a completely bespoke decorative moulding, can be supplied to your specs.  Please call Steven De Gregorio on 03 9761 4774on during business hours or send a message via facebook with your building specs for decorative mouldings. Alternatively, leave your details here for a prompt reply. 

Finishing Touch–Leaders in quality, long lasting, lightweight decorative mouldings.

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Architectural Decorative Mouldings – Lightweight and Long-lasting.

A stunning example of Finishing Touch decorative mouldings.

The Finishing Touch continue to supply the building trade in Victoria and interstate with quality, lightweight and long-lasting decorative mouldings. Their reputation as a quality supplier has grown as they continue to provide a quality product that enhances the finish and style of newly constructed homes and buildings.

Currently under development is a build for a 50 square, post-modern home in Glen Waverley. To complete the look and style of this home the builder has put in specs for 12-1/2 metres of  parapet moulding, model # P8350, size 350mm x 280mm, 72 metres of parapet moulding, model # P8300, size 300mm x 235mm, 75metres of parapet moulding, model # P8250, size 250mm x 195mm, 10 metres of stringer, model # S1R4, size 90mm x 70mm, and 12 metres of small stringer, model # S6R2, size 55mm x 27mm. Further decorative features will enhance the property with 80 metres of quoining panel, model # Q300, size 320mm x 30mm.  Windows will be finished with 194 metres of window architrave, model # W1100, size 100mm x 45mm, and 56 metres of window sill, model # WS15, size 130mm x 165mm

Beautiful decorative window, with Finishing Touch decorative mouldings.

Another builder has ordered customised decorative mouldings for a property in Brunswick. Supplied were 17 metres of custom parapet mouldings, size 350mm x 220mm, 17 metres of custom parapet mouldings, size 205mm x 125mm, and 45 metres of custom stringer moulding, size 105mm x 40mm along with three lengths of 2.5metre custom fence capping. Finishing Touch can supply customised decorative features, either a resizing of their current product range or completely individual styles and sizing, as per supplied specifications.

A post-modern, 50 square house in Truganina, an outer suburb of Melbourne, was supplied with  45 metres of parapet moulding, model #P8350, size 350mm x 280mm,  52 metres of parapet moulding, model # P8300, size 300mm x 235mm, and 44 metres of parapet moulding, model # P8155, size 155mm x 120mm. Windows will be enhanced with the addition of 91 metres of window architrave, model # W1100, size 100mm x 45mm and 15 metres of window sill, model # WSR15, size 135mm x 185mm. The fence line will be finished in style with four French modern pier caps , size 490mm x 490mm. 

A great example of Finishing Touch window architraves, sills and headers, pier caps and parapets.

The Finishing Touch have a wide selection of architectural decorative mouldings. They can also supply customised decorative mouldings to builder’s or owner-builder’s specifications. 

To discuss your next build call Steve De Gregorio on (03) 9761 4774 or leave your details here for a prompt reply.

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Trust the Finishing Touch for quality, lightweight and long-lasting decorative mouldings.

High Quality Decorative Mouldings In Demand

Great example of French provincial architecture by Phillip Mannerheim.

The Finishing Touch have been busy lately supplying a builders with high quality decorative mouldings.

A French provincial house of 45 squares in Glen Waverley has been elegantly finished with 17.5 metres of parapet moulding model # P250JV, size 250mm x 175mm, 17.5 metres of parapet moulding with corbels, model# P6240, size 240mm x 220mm and 60 x corbels model # C17, size 65mm x 80mm x 80mm. Windows have a quality finish with 64 metres of window architrave, model # M1, size 110mm x 30mm,13.5 metres of window sill, model # WS5R2, size 133mm x 91mm and 14 metres of window header, model # W190JV, size 180mm x 190mm.

Further decorative features are achieved with 45 metres of quoining panels, model # Q400, size 430mm x 30mm, 5 metres of stringer, model# S1R4, size 90mm x 70mm, 10 metres of column capitals GC4, size 168mm x 54mm and 10 metres of column base GC6, size 178mm x 80mm for brick square columns at the entrance porch.

A project under development is for three units in Blackburn, each thirty squares , in the post-modern style. Lightweight decorative mouldings required for this build consist of 242 metres of parapet, model # P190JV, size 190mm x 165mm, 60 metres of flatband, model # DGB100, 100mm x 20mm, 153metres customised flatband as architrave with reveal, size 120mm x 120mm and 12.5 metres of small parapet, used as a eave moulding, model # P130JV, size 130mm x 130mm,

A single level, post modern home of 25 squares in Officer, Victoria was supplied with 70 metres of parapet, model # P7220, size 220mm x 115mm, 63.5 metres of window architrave, model # WP12, size 90mm x35mm and 5 metres of window sill with reveal, model # WSR15, size 135mm x 185mm.

See our range of Finishing Touch products.

Contact Steve to discuss your next build and order quality decorative mouldings you can rely on.

Houses and Apartment Elegantly Adorned With Decorative Mouldings

A recent job was for two units, post modern design, 25 squares each. The Finishing Touch supplied 44 metres of parapet moulding, model # EP28, size 170mm x 90mm, 72 metres of window architrave, model # W22, size 100mm x 30mm, 28 metres of window sill WS5, size 130mm x 70mm, 84 metres of quoining panel model # Q300, size 320mm x 30mm and 90 metres of stringer, model # S60, size 60mm x 45mm. The elegance extended to the streetscape with Georgian pier caps, three 490mm x 490mm, and five custom sized 970mm x 490mm.

In Glen Waverley a French provincial, 55 square home was beautifully finished in decorative mouldings. 72 metres of eave parapet moulding, model # P8300, size 300mm x 235mm, a balcony arch made from parapet moulding, model # P8300, size 300mm x 235mm and 24 metres of quoining panel, model # Q300, size 320mm x 30mm created a decorative finish. Eight windows were adorned with 56 metres of architrave, model # W1100, size 100mm x 45mm,with a keystone Key150, size 150mm x 120mm. Two chimneys make a handsome statement with 18 metres of chimney moulds, model # P8155, size 155mm x 120mm,

Ever popular pier caps were supplied for a French provincial home in Glen Waverley. The streetscape was improved with nine pier caps, 7 x small French 490mm x 490mm and 2 x small French custom sized 480mm x 960m.

A house in Ballarat, under development, will have a highly decorative finish with the addition of 350 metres of architrave, model # W19D, size 120mm x 55mm, 261 metres of eave moulding, model # PE16, size 160mm x 150mm, 201 metres of custom design plinth 800mm x 30mm around perimeter of the base and 88 metres of window sill model # WSR1, size140mm x 210mm.

A house in Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula, will be undergoing an exotic addition with eighteen columns, round, plain, tapered with 300mm Doric base and 250mm Tuscan capital for each column.

 

 

 

 

French Provincial Decorative Mouldings & Pier Caps

Great example of French provincial architecture by Phillip Mannerheim.

Decorative mouldings for houses built in the French provincial style and pier caps have been in demand over the last month at The Finishing Touch.

The Finishing Touch supplied a French provincial house in Cranbourne South with 12 metres of large parapet, model # P8430, sized 430mm x 335mm and 40 metres of model #P8350, top parapet, sized 350mm x 280mm, creating an interesting feature, sitting across the front of the house and porch, with dentals underneath, sized 100m x 100m x 30mm, spaced at 100mm intervals. A further 72 metres of parapet, model# P8300, sized 300mm x 235mm and 27 metres of stringer, model # S1R4, sized 90mm x 70mm were supplied.

Windows were finished with 220 metres of window architraves, model # W1100, sized 100mm x 45mm in picture frame style, with no sills or headers. Two quoining panels, 54 metres of model # Q500, sized 530mm x 530mm and 115 metres of model # Q300, sized 320mm x 30mm added a spectacular decorative feature to the façade. The front fence was completed with three plain pier caps, sized 420mm x 420mm.

Another French provincial home in Templestowe had a very stylish el fresco area built at the rear of the house. This was achieved with the addition of 5.4 metres of windowsill, model #WSR1, sized 140mm x 210mm, 18 metres of window architrave, model #WDG8XY, sized 120mm x 50mm, and 7 window arches, model # WDG8XY. Stringer, model # S6R2, sized 55mm x 27mm was used to create a picture frame, which is a feature set upon short columns at the bottom of the staircase. Around the whole el fresco area is 36 metres of parapet, model # P250YZ, sized 250mm x 205mm. 18 metres of stringer, model #S20, sized 75mm x 50mm and 6 metres of stringer, model # S19A, sized 260mm x 90mm also decorated the area.

We supplied a big property at Woodend in Victoria with 40 x plain pier caps, sized 370mm x 370mm and eight small French pier caps, sized 490mm x 490mm, were shipped to Guildford, NSW.

The Finishing Touch keeps the following Pier caps styles in stock for quick ordering and delivery:

Victorian, plain, and small French in 37omm x 370mm, 490mm x 490mm and 600mm x 600mm sizes, with a limited supply of size 370mm x 490mm.

Modern French, sized 490mm x 490mm.

Also Fence capping, in plain, small French, modern French styles.

Checkout our full range of decorative mouldings.

 

 

 

 

Finish The Build With Decorative Mouldings

A large 45 square, post-modern home in Fairfield is under construction and will be superbly finished with Finishing Touch decorative mouldings. The first floor will feature 25 metres of parapet mouldings, model # P8300, sized 300mm x 235mm, 62 metres of quoining panel, model # Q400, sized 430mm x 30mm, 17 metres of window architraves, model # W1100, sized 100mm x 45mm and five and half metres of window sills with a reveal, model # WSR15, sized 135mm x 185mm. On the ground floor 15 metres of small parapet, model # P8200, size 200mm x 155mm, 15 metres of stringer, model # S1R4, sized 90mm x 70mm, and 58 metres of quoining panels, model # Q400, sized 430mm x 30mm.

Windows will be elegantly finished with 11 metres of window architrave, model # W1100, size 100mm x 45mm, three metres of window sill with reveal , model #WSR15, sze135mm x 185mm. This build is using DAP touch’n’seal Gunfoam II to adhese the lightweight mouldings.

A mansion in Mt Martha is currently being renovated and expanded. The renovation will use twenty round, tapered columns, sized 280mm tapering to 240mm together with Tuscan capitals and Doric bases. The results are sure to be stunning.

Decorative mouldings for fence caps and pier caps can greatly enhance the appearance of a property. Recently two post-modern units, 25 square metres each, in Bayswater required nine metres of plain fence capping to finish the front fence. In Balwyn North two houses on a dual occupancy corner block, both approx 30 squares each, required custom sized pier caps supplied by the Finishing Touch to complete the build. Nine Victorian pier caps were sized at 620mm x 420mm and nine French pier caps were sized at 420m x 420mm to suit the fence, which was constructed from block work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorative Mouldings for House Builds in January

January is often a quiet month for builders but orders for Finishing Touch decorative mouldings  are beginning to come through.

A build of a French provincial home in Springvale has a grand entrance indeed, featuring eight round, straight, plain columns 350mm in diameter with Corinthian capitals and Doric bases, with a pair of parapet scrolls atop the house. Other decorative mouldings have helped create a splendid finish, with 72 metres of parapet moulding, model # P8300, size 300mm x 235mm, 110 metres of stringer, model # S1R4, size 90mm x 70mm, 58 metres of parapet moulding, model # P8250, size 250mm x 195mm, 240 metres of window architraves, model # W1100, size 100mm x 45mm and 61 metres of window sills, model # WSR15, size 135mm x 185mm.

A builder has ordered 175 metres of model # P8120, being used as a small parapet mould, size 120mm x 90mm, for three post modern units in Mount Waverley, together with 140 metres of window architrave, model # WP12, size 90mm x 35mm.

The steady demand for pier caps has continued from last year, with an order for two units in Balwyn North of nine Victorian pier caps, size 420 x 420 and eight small French pier caps, size 420mm x 420mm. As the property is a corner block, with each unit facing a different street, the builder has used the different styles of pier cap to create a different look in each street. A New South Wales builder has ordered nine French modern pier caps, size 490mm x 490mm, which have been shipped to North Turramurra in Sydney.

A property in the town of Diggers Rest, Victoria has been finished with 65 metres of a six stepped style of parapet moulding, model # M258S, size 270mm x 200mm.

Contact us to discuss the finishing touches to your next build.

 

 

 

 

Quality Finishes on Houses in December

 

The end of the year approaches and the Finishing Touch are proud of the quality of the decorative mouldings they have supplied to builders in Melbourne, Victoria and some interstate during the year. This month we have supplied decorative mouldings for some interesting builds.

In Camberwell a 60 square metre, French provincial style house features 43 metres of custom made dome shape architraves, sized 100mm x 50mm supplied by the Finishing Touch. Also supplied were 74 metres of parapet, model # P8350, sized 350mm x 280mm and 27 metres of stringer, model # S60, sized 60mm x 45mm.

A three storey, post modern house in Mount Burnett, Victoria looks resplendent with eleven square, tapered columns, sized 350/290mm, with Tuscan capitals and Doric bases. The build was finished with 25 metres of parapet, model # P8250, sized 250mm x 195mm, 20 metres of parapet, model # P8120, sized 120mm x 90mm, 107 metres of parapet, model # P8300, sized 300m x 235mm and eight metres of stringer, model # S1R4, sized 90mm x 70mm.

In North Balwyn a Georgian style house was finished with 38 metres of parapet moulding, model #P79GGEO, sized 225mm x 165mm in the Georgian style, 11 metres of stringer, model # S1RV, sized 90mm x 70mm, 131 metres of flatband for the architraves, model #M120, sized 120mm x 30mm, for the first floor. On the ground floor 65 metres of flatband, model # M25, sized 150mm x 30mm was used to create six arches above doorways, as well as being used for garage mouldings.

Two units, in the post-modern style, each 35 squares, in Camberwell were supplied with Finishing Touch mouldings. 117 metres of flatband was used to create window architraves, using model # DGB1003, sized 100mm x 30mm, with 45 metres of window sill, model #WS15, sized 130mm x 65mm to decorate the windows. Parapet eaves were supplied, with 108 metres of model # PE8 , sized 150mm x 240mm and 143 metres of parapet moulding , model #P7270 for the ground floor, sized at 270mm x 145mm.

 

We wish all our customers and readers a very Merry Christmas and look forward to supplying quality decorative mouldings and render in the New Year.