<P> Moulding (also spelled molding in the United States though usually not within the industry), also known as coving (United Kingdom, Australia), is a strip of material with various profiles used to cover transitions between surfaces or for decoration . It is traditionally made from solid milled wood or plaster, but may be of plastic or reformed wood . In classical architecture and sculpture, the molding is often carved in marble or other stones . </P> <P> A "plain" moulding has right - angled upper and lower edges . A "sprung" moulding has upper and lower edges that bevel towards its rear, allowing mounting between two non-parallel planes (such as a wall and a ceiling), with an open space behind . </P>

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