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January / February 2017

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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.

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