What is crown molding?

It's the decorative trim that fits between your ceiling and the top part of your walls. It comes in a variety of materials including wood (the most common), vinyl, and plastic. It's usually mounted at an angle of 45 or 38 degrees and is designed to form a triangle appearance at the top of the room. Most moldings are wood and stained to match the rest of the trim in the room around the doors and windows. Some is vinyl or plastic and are either left white or painted to match the room's decor. You can take it to the next level and install pieces that are designed to hide rope lights and other decorative elements to give your room an added touch. It's commonly thought that if you are skilled enough to properly install crown molding you can accomplish pretty much anything in the home improvement world. While it looks simple and elegant, its surprisingly difficult to get the cuts correct so the ends meet up properly in the corners. This task requires difficult math and above average ...  more

Crown molding is a decorative type of trim that is typically used to line the area where the ceiling of a home meets the wall. Crown molding was originally used in the late Renaissance, when it was used to cover imperfections in this area. While crown molding may still be used for that purpose today, it is mostly installed in order to add a touch of class and style to a room. Crown molding can be purchased from nearly any home improvement store in a wide array of sizes and designs. It may be plain or it may contain intricate designs, with abstract lines and images of leaves and other plant parts being the most commonly found. In addition, a homeowner may choose to have crown molding custom made for the room. Crown molding can be made from a variety of materials. Wood crown molding made from softwoods such as poplar, pine, and spruce are commonly available. This type of crown molding is relatively inexpensive and easy to cut. Hardwoods, such as oak, are a bit more expensive to ...  more

Similar to the molding in your home, Crown molding is an architectural feature that dresses up your home. Crown molding is mounted on the frieze board under the eaves and gables. Crown molding can be done in a different color than your siding to accentuate the appearance of your home. Not only does it improve the appearance of your home, but it increases the marketability as well when you sell your home. This option is very important in neighborhoods where all the houses look the same.  more