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   DonCanDo | Aug 19, 2006 07:24pm | #1

   I can't see how you could possibly cut such a tiny return.  And I don't think it would look good ripped to the edge.

   I would either use some sort of outside corner molding (I would probably make it since stock stuff won't work) or stop short of the outside corner and use the same cap rail as across the top and run it down to the baseboard.

   Outside corner molding should run to the floor (like casing) and the baseboard dies into it.

   If you do stop short of the outside corner, consider how that small strip (1 or 2 inches) will look painted because it will need to match the upper section of wall.

   Since the cap rail projects further than the wainscot, it may be proud of the baseboard.  If that's the case, use a plinth block on the outside corner so the cap rail dies at the plinth block.

   -Don

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   housenut1 | Aug 22, 2006 06:35am | #5

   Thanks Don you have given me some great suggestions. 

   Housenut 1

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   chascomp | Aug 19, 2006 10:38pm | #2

   I think it all depends on what look you prefer. I have run around the corner 1 (one) board and stopped just easing the edge. This give a weight to the end of the wainscot. I have stopped short of the end and painted the last few inches. This favors the adjoining room and keeps the wainscot enclosed in it's room. I have also stopped right at the corner and eased the edge, this tends to look a little wimpy from the adjoining room, but is acceptable. My favorite trick is to end with a thicker board (say 5/4)as my last board. This tends to announce the end of the run and doesn't look wimpy. If you have a finished molding on the top you can acheive the same effect by running it down the end edge to the floor, this gives weight to the end, doesn't look wimpy and gives a finality to the wainscot.

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   housenut1 | Aug 22, 2006 06:38am | #6

   Thanks for the ideas chascomp.

   Housenut1

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   PhillGiles | Aug 20, 2006 12:51am | #3

   I interpret your question to mean that the wainscotting will end at the corner, and not continue around the corner. Yes ? 

   In that case, you need to finish the run with the same moulding used at the beginning or used for vertical detail; you'll need a return on the chair rail though.

    

   Phill Giles

   The Unionville Woodwright

   
   

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   Edited 8/20/2006 12:16 am ET by PhillGiles

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   housenut1 | Aug 22, 2006 06:39am | #7

   Phill:

   Thanks for your ideas.

   Housenut1

4. 
   MSA1 | Aug 20, 2006 04:59am | #4

   What type of wainscoting? Beadboard, raised panel?

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   housenut1 | Aug 22, 2006 06:42am | #8

   My oversight.  The wainscot is 1x beadboard of alternating widths three to nine inches.

   Thanks MSA1