CROWN MOLDING
10 Dec

CROWN MOLDING

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When you are looking for something which will be a good finishing to the top edge and which stays classy then crownmolding is the answer to it. Crown molding actually consists of a variety of moldings which are purposely made to give a good finishing. They are mainly used in the case of capping walls and also for cabinets as well as pilasters. It is also used for the creation of interior as well as the exterior cornice assemblies. In addition to that, the door and the window hoods also make use of it.

But as of now, in the present times, the crown moldings have mainly been used as a decorated plaster. In some cases, it is also used as wooden trim in the regions where the walls and the ceilings meet. When considering the area of trim, the crown will always take the first place. With the addition of baseboards, chair rails, and the casings they are able to make a great impression. It is achieved with the remarkable curves and with the unique angles. With the help of these amazing moldings, the room's stature can be elevated to a great extent. People will always look up to the ceiling because of the polished space which will capture everyone's attention.

The use of crown moldings started off in the Greek period itself. There were several changes made in the usage of crown mouldings from that period, which was around 2500 years back.  The primary change is with the materials. In the earlier case, the heavy stones were used. But now more lightweight materials are considered. These materials are malleable and in some cases, wood is also used. While many people prefer to go with these options there are many others who choose to go for their own materials. The moldings might sometimes be taken from foam and from flexible polyurethane.

What about Installation?

While the crown is not placed against the wall or against the ceiling, it is actually placed in a format where a ‘hollow triangle' will be formed. This specific format might be difficult to install because of the cuts involved. In this situation, the customer can go with either the usage of coping saw or for a compound miter saw in order to cut the inside corners. In the first method, the simple miter is taken and to undercut it the coping saw is used. In the second method, the ends of the corner pieces are removed with the help of two axes at the same time.

But to make things easy, the crown moldings come in materials like plastic also which are pretty easy to install. They come with the ready-made corner blocks. To make the process of installation easy they also come with the installation guides which can be followed by the customer to install the crown moldings. If you want to save the trouble of measuring the exact degree or to determine the exact measurement, the coped joints can be used in the inside corners.  

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If you are looking to add some flair to a bland ceiling or finish off a sophisticated ceiling medallion installation, a good crown molding piece is just the trick.CM-1001 Crown Molding is a plain, 5-½” breadth crown molding that is perfect for spaces with 9’-10’ ceiling heights. It is designed wider to suit higher ceilings in such a manner that it will not be so wide that it sticks out nor will it be too narrow that it remains unnoticeable.As with all our other molding material, it is made from dense polyurethane material.What can you expect from CM-1001?● It has a relatively wider breadthCM-1001 is relatively wide yet not too wide so it suits higher ceilings. Molding that is too narrow for such ceilings barely stands out while that which is too wide overshadows everything else.● It is elegantThis simple design gracefully fits into any room and is so stylishly versatile that it will blend in with all other decor pieces that are fitted into the space.● It is moisture-resistantOne of the key features of CM-1001 is that the polyurethane material withstands moisture infiltration. This makes it great for any and every room, including the exterior and other rooms that would have high humidity such as the bathroom.● It does not harbor the growth of mold or mildewMold and mildew need a moist environment to grow. CM-1001 does not allow any water bubbles to build up beneath the paint and will therefore not allow mold or mildew to develop.● It does not rot easilyUnlike other materials such as wood, polyurethane does not rot easily. This means that how you install CM-1001 on day 1 is exactly how it will remain eons later.● It is flexible and does not warpCM-1001 is pliant and will adjust well to changes in weather conditions. Due to this, it will not warp or crack easily.● It is lightThe polyurethane material making CM-1001 is light and easy to work with. This is however not to mean that it is not strong. It is perfectly balanced to blend the two and will be quite easy to manipulate and put up.● It is long-lastingAll these awesome qualities come together to make CM-1001 a long-term investment that will retain its sophistication and beauty through the passage of time.● It is budget-friendlyCM-1001 is pocket-friendly and will allow you to change up the molding without incurring too high an expense.● It comes pre-primedCM-1001 comes prepared in a white primer that leaves it ready to paint and install. Pointer: Test the paint out on a small surface of the molding before painting the whole crown molding to ensure that it blends well with the primer.A few helpful tips as you install the molding:❖ Aim to purchase the molding at least 48 hours before the installation and allow them to sit in the house for that period, giving it time to acclimatize to the temperature and condition of the room.❖ Good preparation will help to make your work easier. Create as much space as possible to allow you to maneuver around the room with your CM-1001❖ Check your wall and ceiling for any vents or objects that will be in the way of your molding and figure how you will work around them before you have started.❖ Have a steady work surface that will allow you to clamp the molding down for making coped edges. ..

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