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What is millwork?

Millwork is finished wood made in a mill for building parts such as doors, mantels and interior trim. It normally excludes flooring, ceilings and siding in Kansas’s housing glossary. For a trim job, name the underlying core: ANSI/AWI 0622.0646–2024 permits several core materials for veneered trim.

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What this means for your home project

  1. Compare your job list with the housing glossary: identify doors, mantels and interior trim as millwork items. Source: Kansas Department of Commerce, read 2026-11-03.
  2. Request drawings showing each proposed piece, its location, construction and attachment, using AWI 100 as the scope reference. Source: Architectural Woodwork Institute, read 2026-11-03.
  3. Ask for a separate written description of substitutions and their anticipated schedule, cost and other-trade impacts before comparing bids. Source: Architectural Woodwork Institute, read 2026-11-03.
  4. For routine cleaning, choose a soft, lint-free cloth lightly dampened with water. Source: Architectural Woodwork Institute, read 2026-11-03.
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Does millwork require architectural drawings?

Indoor and exterior trim use different adhesive types under ANSI/AWI 0622.0646–2024, so identify the exposure in your material specification. “Submittals shall be provided to the general contractor, design professional, and/or owner for review prior to fabrication.” Source: Architectural Woodwork Institute, read 2026-11-03. “The manufacturer/supplier shall show each component of Product in plan, elevation, and section view as needed to clearly indicate the Product being provided, its location, and its method(s) of construction and attachment.” Source: Architectural Woodwork Institute, read 2026-11-03. “For interior applications, Type II water resistant adhesive is required.” Source: Architectural Woodwork Institute, read 2026-11-03. “For exterior applications, Type I fully waterproof adhesive is required.” Source: Architectural Woodwork Institute, read 2026-11-03.

What maintenance is required for custom millwork?

For finished woodwork, use AWI 200 to choose your cleaning supplies before treating a stain or spill. “Routine cleaning should be conducted with a soft, lint-free cloth, lightly dampened with water or an inert household dust attractant.” Source: Architectural Woodwork Institute, read 2026-11-03. “Avoid the use of cleaning products that contain ammonia, wax, grit, and silicone as they may damage finish over time and may affect touch-up and refinishing efforts.” Source: Architectural Woodwork Institute, read 2026-11-03. “Wipe wood products dry immediately should any contact with liquid or condensation occur.” Source: Architectural Woodwork Institute, read 2026-11-03.

Can existing millwork be matched?

For historic porch columns, ask whether the existing shape can be reproduced before requesting replacement of a deteriorated piece. “Where a replacement turned or staved column is needed, a local millwork may be able to match the profile or pattern.” Source: National Park Service, read 2026-11-03. “When individual porch parts are deteriorated beyond the point of repair or missing altogether, replacement is necessary.” Source: National Park Service, read 2026-11-03. “Before replacing a deteriorated historic porch component, it is important to understand how it was constructed and installed, and what lead to its deterioration.” Source: National Park Service, read 2026-11-03.

What materials and substrates can millwork use?

For veneered trim, ask for the hidden core to be named in your specification under ANSI/AWI 0622.0646–2024. “Veneer faced panels and/or moulding profiles shall have cores of solid wood, laminated wood, MDF, or other suitable material.” Source: Architectural Woodwork Institute, read 2026-11-03.

What should be included in a millwork bid package?

Use AWI standard 100 as a basis for requesting a written explanation of proposed substitutions before comparing offers. “Changes to material and/or design must be specifically identified within the submittal package.” Source: Architectural Woodwork Institute, read 2026-11-03. “Descriptions of substitutions shall include notation of the reason for the change request and a statement of the anticipated impact to schedule, cost, and possible impact to other trades.” Source: Architectural Woodwork Institute, read 2026-11-03.

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