Crown moldings
The look: The Colonial Revival style
borrowed heavily from earlier Georgian
and Federal prototypes and often
showcased rich-looking wood cornices
built up in layers, miter by miter.
The shortcut: Foam molding's extruded
body has the crisp details and shadow
lines of a stepped wood crown, but it
comes as one piece. The profile's coating,
a mix of fiberglass and acrylic plaster,
takes paint well and shrinks less than
wood, keeping miters tight. It adheres to
the ceiling with dabs of joint compound,
which also fills
and hides seams—no nails
required.
39 Crown Molding Design Ideas
Historically homes were decorated using custom designed wood molding.
This required the services of a skilled carpenter and often took weeks
of work to accomplish. The advent of plaster molding offered a mass
product at a cost saving due to the reduction of time it took to implement,
however costs remained somewhat high and skilled tradesman were still
required for installation. Today, advances in manufacturing technology
has allowed for the fabrication of lightweight, intricate and high quality
molding at a fraction of the costs compared to traditional methods. They
have become so easy that any capable homeowner can tackle the project
in a matter of days. The many advantages of plaster coated foam molding
has made this coveted style accessible to everyone.
