Crown molding is a decorative effect which give rooms a finished or dramatic look. Its popularity led manufacturers to develop faux wood textures that are more cost effective. The result is molding that is easier to work with and install. These faux moldings are also not as sensitive to temperature and climate changes as natural wood so there is also less maintenance.
Instructions
1. Determine the style of your house and decor. Faux wood moldings come in a variety of design styles, whether contemporary or traditional.
2. Consider any issues in the room to coordinate around your molding plan, such as uneven ceilings or heat registers. Check the corners with a framing square to see if they are evenly square or not.
3. Use a good, high-quality retractable tape measure to determine how much crown molding to buy. An even better option is a laser or digital . Measure everything twice, just in case.
4. Complement the height of your ceilings with the width of your molding. Higher ceilings can handle thick faux molding without the molding looking lost on a large expanse of wall.
5. Decorate other areas in your room with your crown molding. Replace or install baseboards with a complementary style of the faux wood.
6. Add decorative molding to windows and doors to balance your room. Remember to keep in mind a consistency of style.
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