Caulking crown molding is necessary to keep it stable.
Caulk is the perfect fix-it solution for many molding do it yourselfers. can be difficult to install. Often crown molding will have small cracks or imperfections. Additionally, when crown molding is installed on a textured ceiling, there is often a visible gap between the crown molding and the textured ceiling. Caulking crown molding after it is installed is the perfect way to create a seamless transition between your molding and the ceiling.
Instructions
1. Cut off the end of the caulk tube. Use a scissors for a clean cut job. Typically caulk tubes display lines of 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 and so forth near the end of the tube to tell you how wide the caulk will be when applied. A smaller hole in the caulk tube will allow you to do a better job without making a mess. Use the 1/16 line on the caulk tube. If you have a larger gap between the textured ceiling and the crown molding, however, you may want to use the 1/8 cut line on the caulk tube.
2. Clean the area you will caulk. Use water and a clean cloth to wipe the area so it is clean and free of dust or debris.
3. Load the tube of caulk into the caulk gun. Use the caulk gun to apply a small bead of caulk along the gap between the textured ceiling and the crown molding. Be careful not to apply too much caulk to the area.
4. Smooth the bead of caulk with your finger. The caulk should form a gentle slope from the textured ceiling to the crown molding. Keep several paper towels on hand to wipe excess caulk from your fingers as you go.
5. Allow the caulk to dry the allotted time. Instructions on the caulk tube will tell you when it will be dry and ready for painting. If in question, allow the caulk to dry overnight. Once dry, you can paint the crown molding.
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