Why Are Builders Not Using THIS?! WindsorONE
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Had new construction with builder grade garbage back in 2015. I ripped out all the molding and installed Windsor One products throughout the entire house. Four years later, we put the house on the market and got two offers the first day for full asking price. The buyers stated the trim work did it for them. Windsor One is the real deal!
Brent Hull designed those moldings for Windsor One. His millwork shop is in Fort Worth and he is an extremely knowledgeable guy. If you really want to learn about moldings and the history and everything I also highly recommend getting involved with the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art (ICAA) they have a very active chapter in Dallas I believe. It will change the way you look at everything!
The sad thing is that the details we put into our work is for us only at the end of the day. The love for the job and the perfection you strive for is often not fully appreciated by homeowners but by other tradesmen
I feel this so much 😭
That's not true! I'm a homeowner and I appreciate carpenters who think about all the details and I don't appreciate those who don't and would not hire them again.
@@3pumpkins170 I don't know how many of us there are, but I'm a homeowner who cares about millwork. In fact I'm kind of a maniac about it.
I was taught doing remodels that the women have the finale say when buying...also, they will never understand what the quality is but they will sure "feel" the quality when they enter the property whether it's paint, floors or trim. We always sold very quickly.
Chris Gray, can you please give an example? How do you "feel" the quality when the quality is not there? Is it the paint colors and the furnishings of the home that distract buyer's attention? I just wonder.
When I was a finish carpenter for 35yrs, I learned Very quickly too make friends with company’s like that, I specialized in kitchens but obviously I did a lot of trim work. I used to have folios like that with trim options. But like you said a lot of times your matching existing molding. Your a Great carpenter & You seem to be a good family Man. God Bless You & Your family
Heck yeah we like this. Do as many of these in-depth videos you want.
i have been a wood worker and have done lots of remodels over the years, and have done house flips. When I started doing this type of work all you could find in stores was trim made out of wood. Now all there is junk. So now I have bought an old shaper that I can get bits made for, and also getting a molding maker to make my own.
It is a shame that all the nice wood products are gone,
So keep up the videos love to see the work you do, nice to see younger getting in to the trades.
Been using Windsor One for 17 years and love it, it’s the closest thing to custom and comes in 16’ lengths which minimizes waste. Mostly I make real custom trim in my shop, but this stuff is closer to trim made 100-200 years ago
Hey Richard. Relatively new subscriber but I’ve been voraciously watching your videos. Such good stuff. The fact that detail-oriented trim carpenters use Windsor One gave me an idea. If I were looking for a good trim carpenter in my area, could be a good idea to find my local Windsor One dealer, give them a call, and ask them if they can provide me name or number of their top Windsor clients. A fast way to get to the better (or best) carpenters in my area. After watching your videos, there’s no way I wouldn’t want perfect trim work.
Carrying that pouch into a house and rolling it out makes you stand apart from the competition.
Carry around a piece of MDF base that you wet on the bottom edge a couple of times and let it swell, show it to the customer and let them know if a toilet overflows, or too liberal washing a tile floor etc that’s what their base can easily look like. Door casing too wicks the water up and looks poor.
Benjamin Moore paints, a major paint company has the best marketing campaign by stating “ it cost less to do it right the first time than to do it over”.
I love how customers have to have fancy cars in the driveway they lease (to cheap to purchase) to impress people (usually nobody they know) but cut corners on the biggest appreciating asset they have.
Richard just keep doing what you’re doing, these videos show your talent!
Just human nature. Custom home yes track housing mostly no due to perceived value. Seal the MDF not just the front and it’s going to be fine. Been used for years. Mindset is more people see your car the crown molding.
Yes I think that it is statement that you take great pride in materials, planning and concetrated effort on task in hand
or piece MDF base after house full of kids and dogs running around.. haha--
Crown mouldings should never see a drop of water- why spend extra money on it?? MDF is terrible stuff to work with, but when sealed/ finished properly will serve the same purpose as any other trim material. About leasing vehicles- if money was not a major concern, I'd love to live a life with ZERO car troubles and stress!
Its work like this that stands out. Most customers just care about two things, who can do it the cheapest, and when can it be done. Its becoming increasingly rare to find real craftsman, and people that see the benefit of their work.
Love using windsor one... all we use on our custom homes for our wainscoting. 👍
This kit is the perfect customer sales kit, in my day I wish I would have had such a thing, would have made me another million $ but it's your time now, show is everything good luck with your business. Semper fi
I know right? He rolled that thing out and I was like, that's money right there.
Richard, I doubt you'll see this from an old video, but you've made me into a believer. I have found 3 local lumber yards who carry Windsoeone and have done two large jobs with their products. I'm blown away that every piece of their trim is uniform, straight and not cupped or warped. My local yards always carry premium lumber regardless, but this material is another cut above.These products absolutely blow anything from HD, Lowes and Menards out of the water. I've also been talking to a rep from Windsor and he couldn't be more helpful or excited about his products and seeing my work. I'm actually excited about using these products moving forward.
I purchased WindsoeOne trim materials for my home after watching your video. Thank you! We love it.
I use a lot of Windsor One products. They are very nice quality. My local lumber yard carries their products. Another brand you might want to check out is Metrie. They also have a lot of nice mouldings. I believe that chunky piece you called a chair rail is typically used as a solid crown. I use those on door headers. I really like Windsor One's plinth blocks. I do a lot of Craftsman style trim and the simple plinth blocks look great with it. I'm really glad you found them out. It'll save you so much time on painting.
If you are installing trim or you are looking for a quality product.. This video is full of info. no need to apologize for "geeking out" .
Great video!
I love listening to people talk about obscure things they are passionate about. I for one don't find moulding very interesting. I really watch this channel because you have a great, positive, and motivational energy and I am very interested in many fields of the construction industry.
Love your channel. In my last two homes I had crown molding installed in every room of my house. In the next month I’m going to attempt to beef up my door and window trim. I have learned so much from you and appreciate your talent. Thanks for sharing and educating your viewers.
Was in the business 58 years saw it go from good to bad in material glad to see someone that cares.
Thank you for showing me this, you just step my game up another level. I'm so sick of seeing MDF molding everywhere and didn't know we have another option into now. Thank again and keep up the great work.
Thanks for the a new outlook on upgrading my trim work...loving giving customers above the norm and last for generations.
It’s great to see someone who enjoys what they do and how they react to quality materials. The character of homes has been minimized. I wish there were more contractors like you out there!
Dude, just showing up with a spread like that all organized, with the experience of installing them makes you that high-end rez installer people pay what ever your price. Geek pride brother. You raise the profession to a level it should be at. Keep going.
I first used Windsor One in a home theater build in 2009. I have been sold ever since. Takes a nail nice and paints like a dream. That stuff just makes the job so nice.
I'm not a trim carpenter but I love geeking out on these options. Thanks for sharing!
Dear mister,
Much appreciated about the openness, craftmanship and
Also the dynamic shown of knowing, sharing your skills, time, effort, and willingness to be open to learn, is much appreciated and inspiring.
Thank you,
Ernst, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
I have been following you for a while Richard. It's awesome to watch people who take pride in their work. I just checked your instagram for the first time and see that you have five kids. You are well beyond my skill level for trim carpentry (I'm a DIY warrior), but I can give you some business advice. Charge more. A lot.
You are a small business that does quality work. Pivot to competing on high end work only and get paid. I see the mcmansions you do work in and I'm in awe - those would be multimillion dollar homes where I'm from. If you can sell them on the fact that your work is quality (which it is) and use better products (you are getting there with this line), the sky is the ceiling! At some point in demographics people go from bragging about how little they paid for something to how much they paid for something (or just not caring about the price).
Your work speaks for itself and you are making a brand that stands apart from competitors. Charge a lot more for your work and don't turn back. Wish you well.
The way light bounces off any surface, including moldings that have true, sharp 90 degree angles makes a big difference and catches the eyes attention... So yes, you sir are very right, it matters.
Great video, thank you!
It would be a VERY small fraction of people that would actually notice the way light bounces of the 90 degree angles of paint-grade mouldings!! Gimme a break LOL...
I love well made trim. You are such a pleasure to watch. Your search for beautiful results, puts you in the class of an artist! I have lived in Pennsylvania and Maryland, so I have seen beautiful trim in old homes and new executed by artists. Bravo!
Nerd on Richard!
I’m in the Pacific Northwest, this is a new company to me. Thank you for sharing them with all of us. I want to get my hands on one of those catalogs. Inspiration on every page.
Richard, you shouldn’t apologize at all. You’re a craftsman, and craftsmen/craftspeople are all about the tiniest details. That’s what separates the craftsman/craftswoman from the...insert word of choice here. I had no idea that the BB stores were stocking material that was gesso’d. How did you find that out??! As a home owner rehabbing his house, I couldn’t figure out why material cut from the same bundle wouldn’t match up on a miter unless I cut pieces from the exact piece of stock. Perhaps this is why. Nonetheless, you can “geek out” to your hearts content and people like me will be forever grateful that you did! And I’m not even a finish carpenter by trade. Best to you and John!
I have seen it used in a few high end houses here but never asked what supplier they were getting it from. (I'm in the same area you are and buy from some of the places you have gone to in your vids).
As for the cost... Well adding 20 cents or more a linear foot is quite a bit of extra cost and unless it's a milliondollar plus home it's unlikely to be used unless the customer pushes for it.
Now for the look. The crisp corners on the trim make a huge difference in how clean the trim looks. Also the quality of the trim makes the install process much easier and also makes it allot easier on the paint guys as well.
We’ve used it in Traverse city, Mi. And it was great to work with! Nice,straight, clean, consistent .. it was like an interior trim system!
There are a few channels where I "like" their videos as soon as I click on it. This is one of those channels. This guy is unreal at his trade and has to be one of the best teachers at woodworking I've seen.
Awesome stuff! You shouldn’t give the haters so much attention, man. Anyone who doesn’t understand why really good finish carpenters care about these fine details is not a really good finish carpenter and they’re on the wrong channel. Ignore their dumb comments, and don’t waste your valuable time by essentially giving them a shout out. I haven’t heard of this stuff yet, but am a finish carpenter turned GC. Still doing all our finish work, I’m definitely going to give this stuff a shot thanks to you. Hopefully they have a spot to say I was referred by you!
Richard, thanks for the information, I have never been a fan of MDF moldings. As 60 year old woodworker I prefer wood over cardboard. I am about to refinish my kitchen and will give this material a try.
Im a plumber and i just keep getting amazed with building and what your doing. Thank you so much for your educational videos
just finished my garage based from your Wainscot series. looks and worked out just like you showed. can't wait to see what you do
with this product. i will do more rooms as i learn, and yes i am now a trim nerd.
I appreciate what you have just shown and I really hope I can get that same bag of parts here in Oregon. It would be amazing to be able to show my clients something like that. Also I would like to a my business towards doing trim carpentry and not everything like I have been doing. So thank you for everything
Lovely! And great visual aid for showing your discerning customer.
I love their stuff. I am trying to get my local supplier to carry it. But most finish carpenters like us don't warrant distributors to carry the higher end products.
Great job explaining the products. I think they should sponsor you.... LOL
Keep up the great work and videos brother. I wish I had the time to film like you and insider....
I have used Windsor products a few times for discerning customers that wanted different profiles. The main thing I noticed was my scarf joints on long runs looked really nice because the milling was so consistent. It's great stuff! I imagine someone needing to match it 50 or 100 years from now and scratching their head trying to figure out where it came from! It is certainly unique!
Thank you never seen any thing like it, we are a bit behind here in New Zealand. love seeing what’s out there from channels like yours and Matt risinger ect.
I aim to be as talented as bro. Keep safe out there.
So so happy to see you highlight superior moulding s in your channel. Classical proportions are lost on so many mass produced homes.
That's probably the best sample bag I've ever seen. Very professional. It wouldn't have been cheap to produce that bespoke fabric roll.
The camera resolution and lighting you used were perfect to show off the detail on the molding. Nice job.
Not a nerd. I understand where you’re coming from. I’ve been in the trade for thirty + years. Maybe three to go till retirement. These products are what truly belong in the “upper end” houses. Unfortunately I’ve see million dollar houses with MDF. If people really knew what they are getting for that amount of money, they would not buy it.
Don’t drop your values. You’re on the right path. Not everyone may be able to afford your services but those who can will certainly recommend you to their friends and appreciate the details.
Tom Hartranft yeah it is kind of sad to use MDF on very expensives houses, and it must be very frustrating.
@@rosemarshall1219 Many millionaires achieve that wealth by smart investments and saving money wherever possible- Crown moulding is a place to SAVE money, not waste it IMO..
My last house I completely remodeled was an 1848 Greek revival cape and copied all of Windsor One Greek profiles. The crown and the window trim really stood out. Great stuff
Thank you so much.. your creativity is the best. I just ordered the Catalog. and mentioned you to them. windsorone.
Just a catalog please... ty! I saw this on Finish Carpentry TV, on You Tube.. Very Impressed of your craftsmanship.
Passionate, not nerd. I totally respect the care for detail that you bring to your work.
I didn't know I was a trim nerd but now I do! Hello! My name is Ethan and I'm a nerd!
Everyone tell Ethan hi
Hi ethan! Welcome to trim nerds anonymous
Hi Ethan welcome
Welcome, Ethan, to the club!
Hey Ethan it all started with my father...
@@LDeezy662 Thank you! Feels good to be amongst my people!
Wow I just tore all my trim off in two rooms starting a remodel and ive been trying to find what I like and then you post this? Awesome!
I use that here on Long Island NY. It’s beautiful moulding. It’s def more expensive so a lot of customers don’t use it as much as I would like. Enjoy it. Way better than mdf. But mdf still has its place especially for the money. Great video. Keep them coming.
I'm not a fan of molding in any way, but I greatly appreciate the attention to detail and tutelage you provide which has transposed into my line of work which is entirely different. Thanks!
Awesome to watch you! I rough framed for yrs. I’ve always wanted to get more in the finish part. Now I am.
Used that stuff on exterior ceilings,both beaded side and v groove sides. This stuff is heavy duty. I appreciate this video.
how funny it is when fellow tradesmen appreciate other skilled trades. I'm a commercial/industrial electrician who's been following Richard now for 5+years, I found him while searching for a trim solution for a friend who needed a finish carpenter and I was trying prove the point that finish work is much harder than it looks and that she needs a REAL finish guy/gal to do the work if the end result is going to be worth a shit! Needless to say, I watch every video now and even though I have ZERO interest in getting into the finish game, I totally appreciate a fellow craftsman who's passionate about what he's doing even though in many cases no one will ever credit the efforts and love that goes into doing it not only the right way but to your own personal standards! cheers to the nerds :)
I'm a nerd and I appreciate this video as much, if not more than any of your other videos. Keep making videos about what you are passionate about...we dig it!
I definitely appreciate you taking the time to provide us your input about WindsorONE products.
Richard, i'm a little late viewing the video. On Long Island NY, we've been using this material for quit sometime. Great stuff but more expensive.. as you stated. I used it on my own house though. You'll love it on your high-end jobs!!
Up here the primer, as I have been told by my local trim manufacturer, is for them and not for the painter. They don’t even recommend it as the final primer. I now sand all my trim and then apply either an oil primer or lacquer undercoater. Then my top coat. Have had far less call backs for finish failure since using this process.
Thanks Richard so nice to see the close ups and here your insights on the Windsor One moldings. I’d seen the catalog but haven’t seen the product myself yet. Always nice to geek out on profiles!
I work in in pretty affluent homes, and I use Windsor products on the built ins and wainscot I install, I just pass the additional price onto the homeowner, as they want these superior materials. Never a complaint, they paint up great.
Please do more videos on this molding. I appreciate this type of content because I'm forced to use sub par materials. My boss does the same trim every job. So repetitive and like you're saying, cheap molding doesnt always line up right. I would love to get my hands on some of this stuff and start playing around
Since you were talking about primer. Windsor ones has their own primer. I totally understand your excitement. Years ago when I discovered windsorone I just fell in love. It really makes the job look a lot cleaner.
I love the detail of wood mouldings. I have been fortunate to use Metrie Mouldings in the DMV area on my home and they are top notch too. Another very good video!
Alas, the time spent perfecting miters and coping corners is seldom appreciated by many. I love Windsor one and Garden state Millwork because it’s machined well and we always strive for that invisible joint. Geeking out seems normal to me.
Excellent..I appreciate the finesse on trim and detail...love the trim ideas
Idk who's the bigger nerd the one who talked about it to a camera for 15 min or me the Goober laid on my back with an iPad on my chest that watched this video for 15 min and loved every minute of it!
Nothing like pin point accuracy. It's hard to do with woodwork.
well presented, well researched,
Great job man!
Good video! Used to use this brand years ago as my supplier had all the 1x lumber. They didn't stock the profile trim. It definitely was nice and the hid the finger joining pretty well. The primer was more of a paint...it had a slight sheen to it. Got some rubber wood 1x from Lowe's the other month..made in China. The white paint "shell" looked nice.... once I found out where it was made..I was ready to return it. Now I inspect where it's made!
I need that book 📖 I’m always looking for different ways to put trim together. Geeking out right now is a perfect way to describe this video
When I get to my windows and floor mounding I am going to look for the Windsor wood products! Thanks!
Here in Seattle I’m using 95% Windsor one. It is fantastic!!! A little bit more but way better/ less toxic than MDF.
Unfortunately the nearest windsor one dealer is two hours away from me. Thankfully i found a local mill that used to only sell to contractors willing to sell to home owners recently. Weirdly enough its not that much more expensive than stock trim at the big box stores. Whats really cool is there willing to cut any trim to whatever your measurements needed. What i mean is if you wanted 15 inch base trim they would do it! In fact when i was there they were working on an order for base trim that was just that ,15 inches! Wild! The trim i got was incredibly straight and it was all primed with actual quality primer not the crap big box stores use that is questionable at best.
I called Kurt for a shirt after reading the laser print on the wood. Really great marketing tool. The shirt is gray and says "got wood" on the front with their logo on back. We use the 1x for fascia because it has rot resistance. Great product!
Thanks for the video! fellow trim nerd here, it's all about the sharp edges!! I'll have to see if they sell that product up in Vancouver, bc
Such an awesome channel! I’ve learned so much and now begun to apply it to my sons bedroom upgrade! I’m now stuck with a dropped crown transition challenge. Do you ever take time to speak with or video with your followers? Could make for a great video for you? Much thanks.
Alexandria molding does great work as well. I switched from Windsor one to Alexandria, larger catalogue
Fun to watch you move up the market. Push it and start looking for another helper or two. Know its hard to make that move with the family but you'll make it. I'm 50 and moving from being a trade to a spec builder finally. You should do that by 40. And you'll put mdf in your first spec.😊
where i live with a 1x4 in pine primed is atleast 40 cents a foot more then mdf. either one also has a slight radius edge, so a bit of extra work to fill when doing wainscoting and stuff like that
4:07 I've been around watching your channel for at least 5 years, I however taught you where a Finnish carpenter, like doing carpentry in Finland
muy bonito todo lo relacionado a molduras hermano ,,, es un trabajo fino, elegante y entretenido, Saludos desde Cameron, North Carolina no me pierdo ni un video tuyo para aprender ,bendiciones
very nice everything related to moldings brother ,,, it is a fine, elegant and entertaining work, Greetings from Cameron, North Carolina I do not miss a video of yours to learn, blessings
Si ya lo he seguido por un rato y tiene talento
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I'm one of those who appreciates this type of content and your commitment to actual craftsmanship. I would love to work with that product, but MDF is the going thing. Production at a low cost wins. Though house prices don't reflect that. Price and demand economics I suppose. Keep bringing us great content. PS-Love the glue!
Great video and love the intro rip John. It’s nice to see someone else share my views of quality product. Great information to relay to us all.
Many of the houses I've worked on, I mean from the 40's and 50's have hand crafted real wood and often require nothing but a new coat of paint. I've been in so many homes that have MDF and they were either swelling of flaking off. You like many here take great pride in your work. It's called craftsmanship and it's a dying art it seems. I am certain once more of us make this product known, those who actually want quality will have no issues paying the minimal extra cost. It's pretty awesome going back onto a job that you did many years ago where you had to mill your own real wood trim and see that it looks just as nice as the day it was installed. Modifying, milling or routing anything MDF is an absolute nightmare. Stay true all of you to your craftsmanship, integrity and pride in your work. We all win out in the end. I'd rather have pride in a masterpiece than money from a junk job. God bless you all!
Hey Richard. So glad to see you pulling away from MDF when possible. Stuff has carcinogens and like you said, poor details. I also stay away from anything in Home Depot or lowes. Basically all designer firewood. As I always mention, I have been a finish carpenter for over 30 yrs in South Jersey.
Not a fan of mdf, but new, more interesting profiles might get me hooked. Thx for the thoughts and ideas.
Is great that you post these special videos.....to let others know about quality products and it does make 100% difference in the results...keep up the great content!
I’d definitely love to see your next job using this material
Heck Yeah I like this stuff!! I had to pause your video to see if there is a dealer near me who sells WindsorOne products and most thankfully a new The Moulding Store recently opened up near me and they sell literally 100s of moulding styles. I am going to take the wife there tomorrow for a Date Day. I will be like a kid in a candy store. Thanks for turning us on to this fun and quality product.
Get a felt-marker and write the category and use info on the back of each piece...I can see confusion as clients pull multiple pieces out and lay them on the table as they decide which style and arrangement they will choose. I'd hate to try to put them all back into their proper pouches. Thanks for this video, it has changed my future completely.
If you look closer the pouches have the profile image on them for organisation
Good idea naming the backs ...saves checking catalogue profile all the time...esp if client does multiple stacks.
Use a label maker. Cleaner, and presents better
@@ninjamaster3453 Not so sure...labels fall off and I have great lettering skill. Still, you're right about it presents more pro to clients.
I really like the look and style of this material. I have not heard of this product before but I really like it. I usually have to go to woodcrafters.
This is exactly what I am interested in...I appreciate your talking on this subject. Very valuable content.
One day I will hire you to do my home! I love your passion and detail and quality of your work! Love watching your videos 👍👍👍👍👍
i like the geek out!! at 7:54 you have a wanes cap but i wonder if that can be used as a window ledge piece. probably not, it looks a little tall (where your right hand is). maybe suggest that piece with a smaller top cap so it can be used in window casings. i had a thought, not sure if it was a good one.
Thanks for all the details. Definitely nice moldings!
Please come to Kittrell NC to help me finish my home...love your work. Artisan hands!
I like what you have been doing with design and installation. Your work (and music) is Prine!
As a customer, love that sample case!!