Crown molding installation

 Crown moldings are a decorative transition usually between the walls and the ceiling and reach their full design purpose when combine with others walls and ceiling decorative patterns.

The installation of crown molding is a task of medium complexity and it requires of certain grade of experience to be able to perform a high quality installation.

Seasoned carpenters know all the tricks, gadgets and procedures to make crown installation an easier and efficient project. Professional tools, sharp blades and proper procedures are signs of a high workmanship and also contribute to beautiful results.

When there was time to hire help, I run a short in shop test of crown molding installation among the applicants. I was always surprise to find out how many of them fail to perform a proper installation. In the other hand, someone that handles crown installation in an effortless and precise way in most cases can master a whole range of others tasks with similar precision.

Attaching backboard strip to the ceiling and walls is always a good preparation before a crown molding installation. It helps to even out differences between the ceiling and the walls and a practical solution for a stronger installation. When installing multiple pieces crown molding, the top and bottom moldings of this more complex designs often serve as the backing pieces for the installation.

When given the choice between wood and plaster crown molding, plaster crown molding installations are always more durable and resistant to cracks and splits and usually easier and cheaper to repair than wood crown moldings. Crown moldings splits and cracks at the joints are common due to seasonal temperatures and humidity changes and house movement in new buildings.

When running plaster crown molding around a perimeter of a room that includes built-ins units, attaching strips of ¼ thick dry wall to the cabinets fascia will allow to continue with the plaster crown molding on top of the wooden cabinet, integrating the best of both worlds and creating an uniform continuous look.

Crown molding holder

Three piece Crown molding