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Home Improvement Ideas: IT’S TIME FOR A NEW LOOK

Crown Molding Adds Elegance and Charm

Crown molding and decorative moldings transforms the fireplace for a cool Florida evening.

Your house needs updating and you are tired of the same old look…  but you don’t want to spend a fortune.

One of the things to consider is adding millwork… that is crown, chair rail, casing, base and or decorative moldings.  They add charm and character to your room.

DIY – Crown Molding?

The problem with installing crown molding, is that it is not a job for one person and you need to have the tools to cut the crown molding at different angles so the corners fit properly.  This is true, even if you are adding decorative moldings to your walls like the picture above.

If you don’t want to hire a professional… there are tools designed to help you get the right angles like this one:

Although Leading Edge Homes, Inc. does not endorse or use this tool, the reviews say that if you follow the Kreg’s directions, your crown molding cutting will come out perfectly. Our advice – measure twice and cut once!

Most importantly, you need at least one extra pair of hands.  The moldings come in 8 ft and 16 ft lengths… and you need someone to hold up the other end.

Don’t Want to Spend Money on the Larger Molding?

Add a piece of decorative molding to the bottom of the crown molding so that it looks like thicker crown or add the decorative molding a couple inches under the crown and paint the new piece and the in between space the same color as the crown to give the effect of larger molding.  This trick can also be used to make your baseboards look taller.

Todd Perry, a State of Florida Certified Building Contractor and president of Leading Edge Homes, Inc., provided this information.

If you have questions about a home improvement project, call Leading Edge Homes at 561-795-2551 or email Todd at: todd@leadingedgehomes.com and he’ll be happy to share his knowledge with you.

Leading Edge Homes, Inc. specializes in improving your lifestyle through room additions, bathroom renovations, kitchen updates, hurricane-resistant screen enclosures, and more!  In business since 1991, they demolish your stress by building your trust.

Visit the Leading Edge Home’s website or call 561-795-2551 to discover how they can help you with your next home remodeling project in Palm Beach County.