How to Match Existing Trim in an Older Home Remodel

Matching trim in an older home remodel is not just picking something close from the lumber aisle. The profile, height, reveal, paint buildup, corner style, and wall condition all show up once the new work is tied into the old room. I have seen a clean remodel look patched together because the baseboard was technically similar but the top edge and shoe molding did not line up. I start by taking a…