Short answer
Ornamental Mouldings is a North Carolina maker of solid wood decorative millwork. Alexandria Moulding is a large North American maker of primed MDF, pine and hardwood moldings. Inteplast Building Products makes prefinished polystyrene casing. House of Fara sells hardwood casing kits, Metrie and Woodgrain make broad moulding lines, and Westlake Royal makes PVC brick mould. Pick by material and profile first, brand second.
The makers at a glance
| Brand | Known for | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Ornamental Mouldings | Decorative millwork, casing, corner and plinth blocks | Solid wood: white hardwood, red oak |
| Alexandria Moulding | Broad casing, base and crown lines | Primed MDF, pine, hardwood |
| Inteplast Building Products | Prefinished casing, stop and crown | Polystyrene |
| House of Fara | Hardwood casing kits, fluted and rosette styles | Hardwood |
| Metrie | Casing, stop, brick mould, style guides | Finger-joint pine, PVC, LVL |
| Woodgrain | Mouldings and millwork | Wood and primed wood |
| Westlake Royal | PVC brick mould and exterior trim | Cellular PVC |
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01Solid wood
Ornamental Mouldings
Best for: stained trim and period looks
- Based
- North Carolina
- Materials
- White hardwood, red oak
- Casing
- Including Victorian
- Describes its millwork as crafted in North Carolina (maker)
- Its brochure says casing lines are solid wood, every pattern in white hardwood and many in red oak
- Its site also lists beams, mantels, shelves and wall planks
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02Broad range
Alexandria Moulding
Best for: budget paint-grade casing and stop
- Based
- Alexandria, Ontario
- Materials
- MDF, pine, hardwood
- Sold
- North America
- Lists casing, baseboard, crown, chair rail and shiplap among its lines (maker)
- Sells to retail chains, lumberyards and door pre-hang shops (maker)
- Its 7/16 x 1-3/8 in oak colonial stop is sold at Home Depot
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03Prefinished
Inteplast Building Products
Best for: no-paint trim in damp rooms
- Material
- Polystyrene
- Example
- 11/16 x 2-3/8 in x 7 ft colonial
- Finish
- Prefinished
- Its listing calls the casing moisture resistant, for basements, bathrooms and kitchens (maker claim)
- Comes in white and wood-look finishes
- Also makes matching stop and crown
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04Kits
House of Fara
Best for: fluted and rosette casing kits
- Material
- Hardwood
- Example
- 3/4 x 3 x 84 in fluted kit
- Pieces
- 5
- Its fluted hardwood door casing kit is sold at Home Depot
- Unfinished, so it takes stain or paint
- Read the listing for exactly which five pieces are in the box
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05Exterior
Westlake Royal (Royal)
Best for: PVC brick mould
- Product
- WM180 brick mould
- Size
- 1-1/4 x 2 in x 8 ft
- Material
- Cellular PVC
- Says its PVC will not rot or attract insects (maker claim)
- Paintable with acrylic latex; vinyl-safe paint for dark colors
- Offers a limited lifetime warranty on the line (maker)
Brand versus profile
Molding makers number their profiles, and the numbers are not universal: a 356 casing is ranch at one maker and colonial at another. When you match existing trim, take an offcut and compare shape and size, not the number. Sources: Ornamental Mouldings, Ornamental brochure, Alexandria Moulding, Alexandria stop listing, Inteplast listing, House of Fara listing, Metrie, Woodgrain, Westlake Royal.
Choosing a material first? See MDF vs pine vs PVC.
Questions people ask
Which brand of door molding is best?
There is no single best brand: the right pick depends on material and profile. Solid wood from a maker like Ornamental Mouldings suits stained trim, primed MDF from Alexandria Moulding suits budget painted trim, and PVC from Westlake Royal suits exterior brick mold. We have not tested any of them.
Where is Alexandria Moulding made?
Alexandria Moulding is headquartered in Alexandria, Ontario, Canada, and lists other locations in Alberta, Washington, Pennsylvania and Indiana. It says it serves the North American market coast to coast.
Is Inteplast trim real wood?
No. Inteplast Building Products casing is polystyrene, sold prefinished in white and wood-look colors. The maker describes it as moisture resistant.
Sources
- Ornamental Mouldings (maker)
- Ornamental Decorative Millwork product brochure (maker, via dealer showroom)
- Alexandria Moulding (maker)
- The Home Depot, Alexandria Moulding 7/16 x 1-3/8 x 84 in oak colonial stop moulding
- Inteplast Building Products polystyrene colonial casing (True Value listing)
- The Home Depot, House of Fara 3/4 x 3 x 84 in unfinished hardwood fluted door casing kit
- Metrie, Door casing styles (maker)
- Woodgrain (maker)
- Westlake Royal Building Products, Brick mould (maker)
Last reviewed October 12, 2026. Profiles, sizes and listings change; check the product details before you buy, and follow the maker’s instructions.