border trim
[ˈbɔrdər trɪm]
nounpl: border trims
acabamento de borda; friso de borda; remate de borda
1. A decorative or functional edging material applied to the perimeter or edge of a surface, garment, or architectural feature
The designer added a gold border trim to the edges of the curtains.
A designer adicionou um acabamento de borda dourada nas laterais das cortinas.
2. In construction or interior design, a strip of material used to finish or protect the edge of flooring, walls, or molding
The bathroom renovation included new tile border trim around the shower.
A renovação do banheiro incluiu um novo friso de borda de azulejo ao redor do chuveiro.
3. In sewing or fashion, a narrow strip of fabric or ribbon sewn along the edge of a garment for decoration or reinforcement
The dress featured a delicate lace border trim.
O vestido tinha um acabamento de borda em renda delicada.
Border trim is commonly used in Brazilian interior design and fashion industries. In construction and home improvement contexts, the term is frequently used in São Paulo and Brasília where modern architecture is prevalent. In Portugal, the distinction between 'bordo' and 'borda' reflects regional architectural vocabulary differences. This term appears regularly in home décor magazines and DIY television programs in both Brazil and the United States.
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