Crown molding can make a space decorative and protective. It is a simple solution to hide blotches and ugly drywall joints. Wood moldings and casing are not just for decoration. They can be a protection from wall damage, wood expansion, drafts, and contraction problems. Redesign a house with decorative corbels and fiberglass columns to lend a character to the space.

How To Apply?

It is not easy to install moldings. Crown molding is usually put along the seams where ceiling meets wall. The ceiling and the wall seem to form a hollow triangle when seen from the molding's end. Installation is difficult because complex cuts need to be done to form corners where two walls meet.

There are two common methods to style the inside corners. One is to make use of a compound miter saw to cut the ends of the corner parts along two axes simultaneously. The other, which is also known as coping, is a two step process. First a simple miter is cut and then a coping saw is used to undercut the miters.

Angles should also be correctly determined before trying to cut the molding. Crown molding is usually sold in a 45 degree or 38 degree format. The calculation of the angles to cut the molding is influenced by the angle that the plane of the molding makes with the walls.

Cherry, mahogany, maple, oak, paint grade, or cedar molding can be chosen to beautify a room. Reasonably priced moldings are available on the web. Just be sure to estimate the lineal footage of your chair rail and bases board by measuring the perimeter of your space as well as the cabinets. Do not forget to add a 10 percent waste factor to the footage total. Remember, a cheaper wood molding can be painted to look like a more expensive wood.

While ordering online, simply enter the quantity of the crown molding or ceiling medallions that you need. It is most likely that one or the other discount would be ongoing and you would be able to strike a bargain.