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Crown molding is an ornamental accent piece which is installed at the head of the wall where it joins the ceiling. It can give the room a more stylish and sophisticated look. A straightforward to install alternative choice to standard wood crown molding is styrofoam crown molding. Not only does styrofoam crown molding go in simply it’s also much cheaper than crown molding made from 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 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 the walls where you will install the crown molding. Make sure you don’t forget to incorporate the inside and outside corners. It is better to paint the crown molding before you install it. Use whatever prime quality latex paint will work best for your home. After the paint is dry you will need to cut the sides on a 45 degree angle. Test the 2 pieces where they meet in the corner to be certain 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 rest of the wall. Watch the piece for the first twenty minutes or so till the adhesive is set. Continue applying all of the pieces along the perimeter of the room. When you have installed all the necessary pieces you will wish to place a single bead of caulk along the perimeters of the molding. Make sure that you wipe away any excess caulk employing a damp cloth. One the caulk is dry you can sand the edges smooth and touch up any areas paint that need it.