Enjoy The Advantages Of Installing Styrofoam Crown Molding In Your Home
Crown molding is a decorative accent piece which is installed at the head of the wall where it joins the ceiling. It can give the room a more classy and sophisticated look. A straightforward to install alternative option to traditional wood crown molding is styrofoam crown molding. Not only does foam crown molding go in easily it is also much cheaper than crown molding made of wood.
Styrofoam crown molding can be installed by most owners without the use of tons of abilities and tools. You’ll need some basic things to install crown molding including a tape measure, latex paint, paintbrush, adhesive, and caulk. It also helps to have a pull saw and sander.
Begin the project by measuring the length of all of the walls where you’ll install the crown molding. Ensure you don’t forget to include the inside and outside corners. It is simpler to paint the crown molding before you install it. Use whatever high quality latex paint will work best for your house. After the paint is dry you’ll need to chop the perimeters on a 45 degree angle. Test the two pieces where they meet in the corner to make sure they fit well.
Next you will need to apply adhesive to the back of the foam crown molding. Start trying the crown molding to the walls in a corner and then along the rest of the wall. Watch the piece for the first twenty minutes or so until the adhesive is set. Continue applying all the pieces along the fringe of the room. When you have installed all of the mandatory pieces you’ll want to place a single bead of caulk along the perimeters of the molding where is joins the wall and the ceiling. That is what really gives your project the professional finish. Sit back and enjoy what a beautiful accent crown molding is to your unique style.
