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. An easy to install alternative choice to standard wood crown molding is styrofoam crown molding. Not only does styrofoam crown molding go in simply it’s also much more affordable than crown molding made from wood.
Styrofoam crown molding can be installed by most owners without the use of a lot of skills and tools. You will need some elementary 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 may install the crown molding. Make sure you don’t forget to include 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’ll need to cut the sides 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 twenty minutes or so until the adhesive is set. Continue applying all of the pieces along the perimeter of the room. When you have installed all of the mandatory pieces you’ll need to place a single bead of caulk along the perimeters 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.