The fourth wall of your house, the ceiling, is sometimes forgotten when it comes to aesthetic design. Crown molding may add some impact while giving your interiors a classic formality and visual depth.
Crown Molding: What Is It?
Crown molding is a decorative trim used to embellish interior walls, cabinets, and columns that run along the border of the ceiling. Because it is exclusively utilized at the top of the chamber, it is known as the “crown.”
There are several materials available for this architectural improvement, including:
- Flex – Thanks to this rubbery substance, you can flex your molding to fit around curved walls without making cuts.
- A less expensive, more stable alternative to wood is MDF, although it needs to be coated.
- Plaster is a classic material that may be intricately sculpted, but it is heavy, easily fractured, and produced to order.
- Construction adhesive is used to attach polystyrene, which can be cut with a knife or pair of scissors. It should be viewed as a temporary fashion fix because it doesn’t appear to be as professionally polished as the other sorts.
- Polyurethane: This increasingly popular substance can be molded into the same intricate shapes as plaster and is resistant to rot and insects (unlike wood). Plastic PVC crown molding is ideal for humid environments like bathrooms or laundry rooms, similar to how MDF is only good in PVC. Painting is necessary to cover the glossy surface.
- Wood is another conventional material that may be shaped into many shapes. Still, if it is not correctly finished, the molding may contract and expand when exposed to humidity when painted.
Ideas for Crown Molding
Here are a few applications for crown molding.
- Dress up cabinets – Apply this molding to the tops of the cabinets to complete the look, conceal the cabinet edges, and elevate a kitchen.
- Frame a cased opening – Adding crown molding beautifully defines the space in rooms with large cased openings or archways.
- The typical method is installing crown molding at the top of the wall at a 45-degree angle where the ceiling and wall converge.
Are There Any Rooms Where Crown Molding Should Not Be Used?
Crown molding isn’t the best design choice for every room, like with most other options. This traditional architectural element is inappropriate for use in modern homes.
It doesn’t complement other ceiling styles, such as cathedral or vaulted ceilings. Additionally, it could be challenging to locate reasonable starting and stopping areas for the molding to wrap in open-plan homes that lack obvious starting and stopping points.
Low ceiling rooms are a roll of the dice. It might sometimes give the impression that the space is smaller, but it can also make it feel hospitable and gracious. Check whether this is a viable option for you with the help of your carpenter.
Time To Call The Experts
Remember that it’s okay to ask for help; at Moldings Plus, we are here to help you get the most out of your home. Contact us today by calling (909) 947-3310 and speaking to one of our team members about our products and services.
