they are too classic to ruin with paint if they are in good shape. I do not hate wood like some folks do. I have one with some cane but it a hand-me-down from a neighbor that was moving and a different style that came painted. I absolutely adore it and have had several people tell me that "if you ever get rid of that chair, I want it."

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and doors are a breeze and most people can master this in a short time--with some patience. But when you get to those outward angles and un-square rooms, you have to have talent. And most people have no idea how to use a coping saw. To have someone come in and put up molding is about 3 times the cost of the molding (per foot). Then they have to pay someone to trim out in 2 colors! Everyone tries to cut costs so molding is not a necessity in a house. We added ours after we moved in. For a novice, those small corner trim pieces are wonderful. We used them in a small bathroom for a little extra touch.

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