Crown molding is an ornamental accent piece which is installed at the top of the wall where it joins the ceiling. It give the room a more stylish and sophisticated look. An easy to install alternative option to traditional wood crown molding is styrofoam crown molding. Not only does styrofoam crown molding go in easily it is also much cheaper than crown molding made of wood.
Styrofoam crown molding can be installed by most homeowners without the employment of lots of skills and tools. You’ll need some fundamental things in order 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 may install the crown molding. Ensure you don’t forget to incorporate 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 home. 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 be certain they fit well.
Next you’ll need to apply adhesive to the back of the foam crown molding. Start using the crown molding to the walls in a corner and then along the rest of the wall. Watch the piece for the first 20 mins or so till the adhesive is set. Continue applying all of the pieces along the perimeter of the room. Once you have installed all the mandatory pieces you may wish to place a single bead of caulk along the edges of the molding. Ensure that you wipe away any excess caulk employing a damp fabric. One the caulk is dry you can sand the edges smooth and touch up any areas paint that need it.