Crown Molding: The Most Popular Materials Used by Karin Kenne
Crown molding has been around for centuries and its modern and decorative form can be easily traced back to the later Renaissance. This was when designers had started to try and adapt the elements of Greek and Roman architecture to plaster and wood in order to give then a more appealing and eye catching twist.
If you have been looking to give your house a new look and an artistic touch, decorative fiberglass columns and moldings are one of the best options available. There are many varieties you can choose from, both in terms of designs and materials.
Decorative crown molding has been adorning ceilings and corners for many years now, and it is as popular today as it was about a 100 years back. In fact, thanks to the various materials available for molding, which are both decorative as well as practical, the concept has become an even bigger rage in today’s times.
Because of the easy do-it-yourself option made available nowadays when it comes to installing molding and the Internet making it much convenient than ever before to buy crown molding, the decorative concept is highly popular and something that every home owner wants for his or her house.
Materials For Crown Molding
Traditionally, molding had been carved out of miller hardwood or plaster. Ash, poplar, cherry, maple, alder and oak are some of the woods which are popular when it comes to making these decorative pieces. There are many styles and designs available and with hardwood, you can get as intricate a design as you want. There are, however, downsides to this material. Designs carved out of wood can be quite expensive and they are prone to damage by water and are not fireproof.
Plaster is another material now increasingly used for crown moldings which are offered in many decorative designs. These moldings are safe, appealing and economic. Plaster can also, however, be very expensive and high maintenance.
Polyurethane crown molding, despite some serious criticism, it is nowadays becoming very popular mainly because of its cost-effectiveness and versatility. It is easy to install and maintain and there is a wide range of styles and decorative designs available.
While the aforementioned three are the best and most frequently used materials, there are others like aluminum, vinyl and Styrofoam, but none are these very popular or practical.
Putting A Molding In Place
Now that you have the perfect crown molding design, the next step is to install it at the desired place. While it is possible to take care of the process at home and all by you, it could get confusing after a while. This is when you should seriously consider calling for a professional’s help.
Installation of moldings includes working with various different joints and saw cuts. With enough practice, you would be able to get it right, but if you have not done any installations before, or are relatively new at the process, seek the help of a skilled expert. Not only will your decorative detail be in place in almost no time, you will also be able to learn a lot of things about installations so that the next time you need to put crown molding in place, you can actually do it without any help.
Rick Hemsworth has owned and operated various building materials retail, distribution and manufacturing businesses since 1999. No longer has a manufacturer of Polyurethane Millwork, Rick specializes in the online sale of crown molding, decorative columns and related trim through his web site www.crown-molding.com.
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