A cover strip (also called a cover mould or trim strip) is a narrow strip or profile fitted to conceal joints, transitions or edges in a building and provide a neat finish. Cover strips are used both internally and externally.
Function
A cover strip serves two main purposes:
- Protection — the strip covers a joint or transition that would otherwise be prone to moisture or damage
- Aesthetics — the strip gives a clean, finished appearance to transitions between materials
Application
Cover strips are found at:
- Window and door frames — an architrave covers the joint between frame and wall
- Floors — transition profiles between two floor finishes
- Worktops — a trim strip between worktop and wall
- Ceilings — a cornice or cove at the junction of wall and ceiling
- Facades — a drip mould or cover strip above a plinth or sill
- Roof edges — a fascia strip covering the junction between roofing and bargeboard
Materials
- Timber — pine, meranti or MDF (interior)
- Plastic — PVC, maintenance-free (interior and exterior)
- Aluminium — durable and sleek (facades and frames)
- Steel — galvanised or powder-coated
- Stone — natural stone or concrete for facade details
Related terms
- Architrave
- Skirting board
- Fascia
- Cornice
- Window frame
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