How Custom Moulding Works at Special Wood

Matching the trim in an older house, or building a profile you can't buy off the shelf? Our shop in Castle Hayne runs custom moulding for builders, contractors and homeowners across the Wilmington area. Here is exactly how a custom millwork order works, from your first sample to finished boards.

Thousands of moulder knives on hand
3 moulders running in our shop
1-2 weeks from approved drawing to finished order

Our Custom Moulding Process in 7 Steps

  1. Bring us a sample, a drawing or a catalog pick

    Bring in a piece of the trim you want to match, a drawing from your architect or designer, or choose a profile from our online moulding catalog or our Special Wood moulding catalog (PDF).

  2. We draw it for your approval

    We send you a drawing of the profile. Nothing gets milled until you approve it.

  3. Choose your species

    Pick the wood, or PVC, that fits the job. See the species we run most often in the FAQ below.

  4. Get your quote

    With the profile and species set, we give you a price for your order.

  5. We set up the knife

    We have thousands of moulder knives on hand. If one of them already matches your profile, we use it. If not, we cut a new knife just for your project.

  6. We run your moulding

    Your moulding runs through one of our three moulders in our custom milling shop.

  7. Delivery or pickup

    We deliver your material, or you can pick it up at our yard in Castle Hayne.

Moulder running lumber in the Special Wood custom milling shop in Castle Hayne, NC

Need It Primed or Stained?

We can put an interior or exterior water-based primer on your moulding before it leaves the yard, and we now offer prefinished water-based stains too. Both are an additional charge. Learn more about our priming and staining, or see the profiles we keep in stock on our moulding page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of moulding can you make?

We make any kind of moulding you want, from baseboard, casing, chair rail and crown moulding to shiplap and tongue and groove boards.

What species can you use?

We can use any species of wood and also PVC. Our commonly run species are poplar, pine, walnut, mahogany, sapele, cypress, white oak, red oak and PVC, but anything is a possibility.

What is the lead time on custom moulding?

Getting an initial drawing takes a few days. Once we have an approved drawing, it takes us 1-2 weeks to complete your project.

Do you require a deposit?

Yes. We require a 50% deposit for your order to get on our moulder schedule.

Can you prime our boards?

Yes. We can put an interior or exterior water-based primer on your material for an additional charge. We also now offer prefinished water-based stains.

Ready to start? Call us at (910) 675-1000 or bring your sample to 3927 Blue Clay Rd, Castle Hayne, NC 28429.