Crown molding is a good way to significantly add style to your rooms. You can buy prefabricated molding sections, or build your own.
The key to getting the ideal finish is measuring and following instructions and also having the proper tools. There are plenty of instructional videos and recommendations online as well as many books which give detailed crown molding instructions.
Crown molding can be installed on most surfaces; as an example : drywall, plaster and wood. It's important to be sure you've got the right size and alignment so you must mark the ceiling and wall projections. Follow the crown molding instructions on where to begin, often in one corner of the room if you've a repeated pattern on the molding and move round the room. To guarantee you've a good bond between the molding and the wall, graze and score the wall and ceiling each ten inches.
If the walls and ceiling are not straight or square you'll have to make changes; you may use a plaster adhesive to fill in any openings which will cause it to appear like it is straight. But do remember the moldings are firm and they have to be in a straight line. Because corners are routinely rounded it can be tough to exactly measure the walls within corners. Always use the most farthest point as the reference point and this may stop you from cutting the molding too short. You can always trim it if it is too long.
Cutting angles is sort of tricky so buying a compound miter saw will make this job straightforward as you just have to set two guides on the saw. If you're installing a kit set, there are no corner pieces, so that the angled end of the straight piece will make the corner. Also the angled end must overlap the square end and ensure the top edge fits firmly to the overlapped piece before pressing it to the ceiling, otherwise the seams will be more obvious.
These crown molding kits can be painted and it's best to employ a plastic primer before you paint with consistent paint. With the kit sets because they have adhesive backs, you must test it first before peeling off the backing and follow the arrows.
These are some suggestions to get a good fit:
If the molding has motifs, then find the middle of the recurring design.
Pre-fit from the middle of the main wall. Start from the middle and aim towards the corners.
Symmetrical corners will give it an even appearance.
If the design doesn't fit precisely, make cuts at the middle of a repeated pattern.
Employ a shaving rasp for small alterations.
Cut and fit all parts for the area before installing.
It is important to follow the crown molding instructions as you don't need to make any expensive mistakes and you would like to get the specified finish you would like for your room.
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