See The Advantages Of Using Foam Crown Molding In Your Home
Crown molding is a decorative accent piece which is installed at the top of the wall where it joins the ceiling. It give the room a more classy and sophisticated look. A simple to install alternative option to traditional wood crown molding is foam crown molding. Not only does foam crown molding go in easily it’s also much more cost-effective than crown molding made from wood.
Styrofoam crown molding can be installed by most owners without the use of lots of abilities and tools. You will need some fundamental 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. Make sure you don’t forget to incorporate the outside and inside corners. It is simpler to paint the crown molding before you install it. Use whatever top quality latex paint will work best for your home. After the paint is dry you will need to cut the sides on a 45 degree angle. Test the two pieces where they meet in the corner to make certain they fit well.
Next you’ll 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 remainder of the wall. Watch the piece for the first twenty mins or so till the adhesive is set. Continue applying all the pieces along the fringe of the room. Once you have installed all the required pieces you may wish to place a single bead of caulk along the edges of the molding. Make sure that you wipe away any excess caulk using a damp cloth. One the caulk is dry you can sand the edges smooth and touch up any areas paint that need it.