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Casing

Decorative custom casing defines the beauty of the arched doorway.

Photo by Coral Nafie
Definition: Casing is a decorative wooden, moulded resin, or MDF piece that frames the sides and top of a window or door. Casings can range from 2" to 8" in width, depending on the size of the door or window and the formality of the room.
Also Known As: window moulding, door moulding

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