Give plain walls depth, proportion and a finished, high-end look. We plan every frame and line around your room, install with clean mitred joints and leave a smooth, paint-ready finish.
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Decorative wall molding is a set of shaped trim profiles fixed to walls and ceilings to create frames, borders and architectural detail. Decora Dubai provides molding in Dubai for apartments, villas, offices and hotels. The service covers wall frames, wainscoting, crown molding, skirting and architraves, from layout planning to installation and a paint-ready finish.
| Service | Types | Coverage | Timeline | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molding design and installation | Wall Frames, Wainscoting, Cornices, Skirting | Dubai | [X] days | From AED [X] per linear m |
Each type of molding does a different job. Some frame a wall, some protect it, and some hide the joint between the wall and the ceiling or floor.
Wall frame molding uses thin profiles joined at 45-degree mitres to form rectangles on the wall. This is the classic Parisian panelling look. Painted the same colour as the wall, it adds texture without clutter. Filled with wallpaper, it becomes a feature.
Best for: Living rooms · Bedrooms · Hallways
Wainscoting covers the lower part of the wall, usually up to about a third of the wall height, and is topped with a chair rail. It protects walls from chair backs, scuffs and marks in busy areas.
Best for: Dining rooms · Corridors · Kids’ rooms
Crown molding runs along the joint between the wall and the ceiling. It hides uneven edges and gives the room a finished frame. Cornices can also hold concealed LED strips for soft indirect lighting.
Best for: Majlis · Master bedrooms · Reception areas
Skirting protects the base of the wall from mops and vacuum cleaners. Architraves frame doorways. Taller, profiled versions of both make standard apartment doors and walls look more substantial.
Best for: Every room, especially after new flooring
Modern molding uses slim, flat or half-round profiles in simple grids or vertical lines. Fluted strips give a ribbed, contemporary texture. Full fluted walls are covered on our Wall Panel page.
Best for: Modern apartments · Offices · Boutique retail
Ceiling roses and medallionsCoffered ceiling detailsArabic geometric patterns for majlis roomsMolding with wallpaper inserts
Living RoomBedroom Headboard WallMajlisStaircaseDining RoomOffice ReceptionHotel Corridor
PU frames, painted.
PU cornice with concealed LED lighting.
Good molding comes down to accurate layout and clean joints. Our installation follows six steps.
Send us photos of your walls and the style you like, whether classic, neoclassical or modern.
We measure each wall and plan the frame sizes and spacing so the design stays symmetrical around switches, sockets, AC grilles and windows.
Choose the profile shape, width and material from samples.
You receive an itemised quote covering materials, installation and any painting.
We mark straight lines with a laser level, cut accurate mitres with a mitre saw, fix the profiles with construction adhesive and pin nails, then caulk every joint.
Nail holes are filled and sanded, the molding is primed and painted, and the site is cleaned.
| Material | Moisture Resistance | Weight | Finish | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU (Polyurethane) | High | Light | Crisp detail, paintable | Most rooms, detailed cornices |
| Polystyrene | Moderate | Very light | Smooth, paintable | Budget wall frames |
| MDF | Low | Medium | Smooth, paint-grade | Dry rooms, wainscoting |
| PVC | High | Light | Ready-finished or paintable | Bathrooms, kitchens |
| Solid Wood | Moderate | Heavy | Natural grain or painted | Luxury interiors, offices |
| Gypsum | Low | Heavy | Traditional cast detail | Classic cornices, ceilings |
Construction adhesive, a brad nailer with pin nails, and joint adhesive for PU profiles.
Acrylic caulk for joints, filler, fine sandpaper, primer, and matt or eggshell paint.
LED strips and aluminium channels for lit cornices.
Professional installation gives straight lines, tight mitres and a symmetrical layout. DIY strips often show gaps, uneven spacing and visible joints once painted.
| Factor | DIY or Ready-Cut Strips | Decora Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Guessed on the wall | Planned around sockets, switches and windows |
| Joints | Gaps at corners | Accurate mitres, caulked and filled |
| Levels | Lines drift on uneven walls | Laser-levelled |
| Materials | Limited profiles | PU, MDF, PVC, wood and gypsum options |
| Finishing | Painting left to you | Filled, sanded and paint-ready |
| Wider room plan | Molding only | Coordinated with wallpaper, wall panels and flooring |
| Quotation | Price per strip | Itemised quote per wall or room |
Wall molding prices in Dubai are usually calculated per linear metre. Six factors decide the final cost:
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Many new apartments and villas are handed over with flat white walls and basic skirting. Frame molding and taller skirting are among the quickest ways to make these spaces feel custom-designed, without moving walls or changing the layout.
Constant air-conditioning and temperature changes cause small movements in walls and ceilings. This can crack rigid gypsum cornices at the joints. PU molding with flexible acrylic caulk handles this movement better, so joints stay closed for longer.
MDF can swell in humid areas, especially in coastal homes in Dubai Marina, Jumeirah and Palm Jumeirah. PU or PVC profiles are the safer choice near bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms.
Villas in Mizhar, Al Khawaneej, Nad Al Sheba and Nad Al Hamar often have high ceilings and large majlis walls. These spaces need wider cornices and larger frames, or the detail looks too small for the room.
We install wall molding across Dubai. This includes villa communities in Mizhar and Al Khawaneej, the Nad Al Sheba and Nad Al Hamar areas near Meydan, homes in Al Barsha near Mall of the Emirates, beachside villas in Jumeirah, apartments in Dubai Marina and residences on Palm Jumeirah, including Frond G.
Villa communities.
Areas near Meydan.
Homes near Mall of the Emirates.
Beachside villas.
Apartments.
Residences on the Palm, including Frond G.
Book a site visit and we’ll measure your walls, sketch a layout and bring profile samples to compare.
Wall molding is usually priced per linear metre. The cost depends on the material, profile size, number of frames, wall condition and whether painting is included. Polystyrene is the most budget-friendly option, while solid wood and ornate PU cost more. Decora Dubai gives an itemised quote after measuring.
A single feature wall with frame molding is usually installed in [X] day(s). VERIFY Full rooms, cornices and ceiling designs take longer. Allow extra time for caulk, filler and paint to dry before the room is fully finished.
PU (polyurethane) suits most Dubai homes because it is light, resists moisture, holds fine detail and is less likely to crack with temperature changes. MDF works well in dry rooms, and PVC is best near bathrooms and kitchens.
Molding is fixed with adhesive and pins, so removing it later can leave marks that need repair and repainting. Tenants should get written permission from the landlord before installation. Building management approval may also be needed for the work.
Yes. Frame molding is often painted the same colour as the wall for a subtle look, or a contrasting colour for definition. Wallpaper can also be placed inside each frame. We plan the frame sizes to suit the wallpaper pattern.
We serve Mizhar, Nad Al Hamar, Nad Al Sheba, Al Khawaneej, Al Barsha, Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina, along with other Dubai communities. VERIFY Share your location when you request a quote and we’ll confirm the site visit.
Patterned wallpaper to fill your molding frames.
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Fluted and 3D panels for full feature walls.
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New floors finished with matching skirting.
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