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Crown molding is an ornamental accent piece which is installed at the top of the wall where it joins the ceiling. It give the room a more classy and sophisticated look. A simple to install alternative choice to standard wood crown molding is foam crown molding. Not only does foam crown molding go in easily it’s also much cheaper than crown molding made of wood.

Styrofoam crown molding can be installed by most householders without the use of tons of talents and tools. You will need some fundamental things in order 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 do not forget to include the inside and outside corners. It is better to paint the crown molding before you install it. Use whatever top quality latex paint will work best for your house. After the paint is dry you will need to chop the perimeters on a 45 degree angle. Test the two pieces where they meet in the corner to make sure they fit well.

Next you’ll need to apply adhesive to the back of the foam crown molding. Start trying the crown molding to the walls in a corner and then along the remainder of the wall. Watch the piece for the 1st 20 mins or so till the adhesive is set. Continue applying all the pieces along the fringe of the room. Once you have installed all of the mandatory pieces you may wish to place a single bead of caulk along the perimeters of the molding. Ensure that you wipe away any excess caulk using a damp cloth. One the caulk is dry you can sand the edges smooth and touch up any areas paint that need it.