Crown molding is decorative trim installed on a wall directly beneath the ceiling line. Though not typically exposed to moisture or friction, this type of molding can benefit from a protective finish. The right stain and sealer can make crown molding pop and prolong its life. After years of natural wear, even the most expensive finishes can fade. Rejuvenate the appearance of your crown molding by stripping the existing finish and applying fresh coatings. Use the correct procedures or you could destroy the trim.
Instructions
1. Use a sturdy stepladder to reach your crown molding.
2. Strip the glossy sealer by sanding the molding, using a power sander stocked with 80-grit sandpaper. Move the power sander toward the crown molding wood grain to prevent damage; don't stop until the molding looks dull.
3. Dust the molding, using a broom.
4. Smooth the crown molding by sanding it with 150-grit sandpaper. Wipe the molding trim, using tack cloths.
5. Apply painter's tape to the portion of the ceiling that meets the crown molding. Hang plastic drop cloths over the wall directly beneath the molding, using painter's tape. Cover the floor with two layers of thick canvas drop cloths.
6. Brush gel oil stain onto the crown molding, using a natural brush. Move the brush toward the wood grain. Wipe the gel from the molding, using clean shop rags. Let the molding dry for three hours.
7. Wash the paintbrush, using fresh, clean mineral spirits.
8. Brush polyurethane onto the crown molding, using the natural brush. Move the brush toward the wood grain. Let the molding dry for three hours.
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