Painted crown molding will enhance the look of painted walls.
Wood crown molding makes a beautiful addition to any room. Painted wooden crown molding looks very nice in rooms where the walls are painted with a solid color. If you're the do-it-yourself type, painting wooden crown molding is quite easy. No special tools are required except for regular paint brushes and paint. Here's do it.
Instructions
1. Lightly sand the wood to remove any rough spots. This can be accomplished with a 150 grit sand paper. Wipe off the sawdust with a damp cloth and allow the molding to fully dry.
2. Apply a coat of primer to the crown molding. Typically, a latex water based primer will be sufficient, and easier to clean up, for indoor painting. Allow this to dry before applying paint. You can also purchase pre-primed crown molding which saves you this step.
3. Using a paint brush, apply one to three coats of paint to the wooden crown molding. Choose whatever color you like. Use a latex water based paint. Latex based paint typically produces less fumes. This makes it ideal for indoor use. You can also choose the type of shine you'd like from your paint. Flat, Satin, Semi-gloss and gloss are all choices you can make.
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