Finish carpentry and custom interior services for homes in Charlestown, New Hampshire.
You have baseboards with gaps where they meet door casings, crown molding that does not align at inside corners, and shelves that were cut too short to span the full width of the closet. Poor finish work stands out because these are the details you see and touch every day in your home in Charlestown. Finish carpentry corrects these issues by installing trim, moldings, and built-ins with precise measurements, tight joints, and consistent reveals.
T2B Carpentry, LLC handles trim installation, custom built-ins, stair details, and other interior features that require careful fitting and fine adjustments. We measure rooms, cut materials to exact lengths, and install trim with mitered corners and coped joints that close tightly without gaps. Built-ins are designed to fit the space, anchored securely to wall studs, and finished with paint or stain that matches your existing woodwork.
Contact us to discuss finish carpentry and custom interior work for your home in Charlestown.
Trim That Lines Up and Built-Ins That Fit
What Finish Carpentry Covers in Your Home
We install baseboards, door and window casings, crown molding, wainscoting, and custom features such as bookcases, window seats, and stair handrails. In Charlestown homes, we often work in older properties where walls are not perfectly square, so trim pieces are scribed and adjusted to follow the contours of the room. This ensures joints close tightly even when walls are slightly out of plumb.
After installation, you will notice that baseboards sit flush against the floor with no gaps at corners, door casings are aligned with consistent reveals on all sides, and crown molding meets cleanly at inside and outside corners. Built-ins are level front to back and side to side, shelves are cut to fit the exact width of the opening, and all visible edges are sanded smooth before finishing.
We also handle details such as filling nail holes with matching wood filler, caulking seams where trim meets walls or ceilings, and touch-up painting after installation. Finish carpentry is the last step in making a room look complete, and it affects how the space feels every time you walk through it. The work requires attention to angles, grain direction, and how each piece interacts with the next.
When does finish carpentry happen during a remodel?
Finish carpentry is completed after drywall is installed, taped, and painted but before final flooring or cabinetry goes in. This sequence allows trim to be installed without interference and protects finished surfaces from damage.
What is the difference between mitered and coped joints?
Mitered joints are cut at matching angles and joined at corners, while coped joints involve cutting the profile of one piece to fit against another. Coped joints hold tighter over time, especially at inside corners where walls may shift slightly.
What type of wood is best for custom built-ins?
Poplar and maple work well for painted built-ins because they have a smooth grain and take paint evenly. Oak and cherry are good choices for stained pieces because their grain patterns add visual interest.
Why do baseboards sometimes pull away from the wall after installation?
Baseboards can pull away if they are nailed into drywall instead of studs or if the wall surface is uneven. We locate studs and use construction adhesive along with nails to ensure trim stays secure.
How long does finish carpentry take for a typical room?
Installing trim in a standard-sized room usually takes one to two days depending on the complexity of the molding profiles and the number of corners. Built-ins require additional time for measuring, cutting, and assembly.
T2B Carpentry, LLC has completed whole-home renovations throughout Charlestown, working with homeowners who want to modernize layouts, unify finishes, and improve how their homes function. If your interior feels disconnected or outdated, reach out to schedule a consultation and review your renovation options.
What to Know Before Starting Finish Work
Homeowners typically have questions about timing, material choices, and how finish carpentry fits into the larger renovation schedule. These answers cover the practical details that help you plan around trim and built-in installation.