This cover strip sits alongside our wider range of oak mouldings at Nottage Timber Merchants, including architraves, hockey sticks, and threshold strips. We supply trade and retail customers across Bridgend and South Wales, with next-day delivery available to many local postcodes.
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The Story
Oak D moulding cover strip in 6x46mm x 2.4m lengths provides a clean, rounded edge finish on sheet materials, worktops, and carcass joinery. Supplied in unfinished natural oak, it softens exposed edges and integrates neatly with solid timber surroundings.
Specifications
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | European oak |
| Finish | Unfinished (sanded ready for decoration) |
| Nominal Size | 6 x 46mm |
| Length | 2.4m |
| Profile | D moulding (rounded one face, flat reverse) |
What it's used for
- Covering exposed or rough edges on oak-veneered sheet materials and MDF panels
- Finishing the front edge of worktops, shelving, and fitted carcasses
- Concealing expansion gaps and board joints in solid oak flooring installations
- Decorative cover strip on furniture frames and cabinet face edges
Fitting and handling
Allow the moulding to acclimatise in the room where it will be fitted for at least 48 hours before fixing, particularly in kitchens or areas with fluctuating humidity. The flat reverse face can be glued and pinned into position using a brad nailer or panel pins; countersink pins and fill before finishing. Once fixed, sand lightly with a fine-grade paper and apply your chosen oil, wax, or lacquer to match surrounding timber.
FAQ
What is a D moulding used for on oak worktops?
A D moulding is fixed along the exposed front or side edges of a worktop to replace the raw, unfinished edge with a smooth, rounded profile. It protects the substrate from moisture and damage while giving the worktop a more considered, finished appearance.
Can this oak cover strip be painted or stained?
Yes. Because it is supplied unfinished, the moulding can be sanded and treated with oil, hardwax oil, stain, or lacquer to match your project. For a painted finish, apply a suitable wood primer before your topcoat to prevent grain bleed-through.
How do I fix a D moulding without visible nail heads?
Use a brad nailer or 20-25mm panel pins at an angle along the flat reverse, then punch the heads below the surface. Fill the holes with a matching oak wood filler, allow to dry, and sand flush before applying your finish.
This cover strip sits alongside our wider range of oak mouldings at Nottage Timber Merchants, including architraves, hockey sticks, and threshold strips. We supply trade and retail customers across Bridgend and South Wales, with next-day delivery available to many local postcodes.
Description
Oak D moulding cover strip in 6x46mm x 2.4m lengths provides a clean, rounded edge finish on sheet materials, worktops, and carcass joinery. Supplied in unfinished natural oak, it softens exposed edges and integrates neatly with solid timber surroundings.
Specifications
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | European oak |
| Finish | Unfinished (sanded ready for decoration) |
| Nominal Size | 6 x 46mm |
| Length | 2.4m |
| Profile | D moulding (rounded one face, flat reverse) |
What it's used for
- Covering exposed or rough edges on oak-veneered sheet materials and MDF panels
- Finishing the front edge of worktops, shelving, and fitted carcasses
- Concealing expansion gaps and board joints in solid oak flooring installations
- Decorative cover strip on furniture frames and cabinet face edges
Fitting and handling
Allow the moulding to acclimatise in the room where it will be fitted for at least 48 hours before fixing, particularly in kitchens or areas with fluctuating humidity. The flat reverse face can be glued and pinned into position using a brad nailer or panel pins; countersink pins and fill before finishing. Once fixed, sand lightly with a fine-grade paper and apply your chosen oil, wax, or lacquer to match surrounding timber.
FAQ
What is a D moulding used for on oak worktops?
A D moulding is fixed along the exposed front or side edges of a worktop to replace the raw, unfinished edge with a smooth, rounded profile. It protects the substrate from moisture and damage while giving the worktop a more considered, finished appearance.
Can this oak cover strip be painted or stained?
Yes. Because it is supplied unfinished, the moulding can be sanded and treated with oil, hardwax oil, stain, or lacquer to match your project. For a painted finish, apply a suitable wood primer before your topcoat to prevent grain bleed-through.
How do I fix a D moulding without visible nail heads?
Use a brad nailer or 20-25mm panel pins at an angle along the flat reverse, then punch the heads below the surface. Fill the holes with a matching oak wood filler, allow to dry, and sand flush before applying your finish.
This cover strip sits alongside our wider range of oak mouldings at Nottage Timber Merchants, including architraves, hockey sticks, and threshold strips. We supply trade and retail customers across Bridgend and South Wales, with next-day delivery available to many local postcodes.
