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A couple of questions about crown molding
On Feb 7, 11:45 am, Ike wrote:
Q1: The crown molding we purchased has a very decorative pattern. It is very similar to the third molding shown on this site: http://www.invitinghome.com/Crown_Mo...lding_List.htm While it is possible to match the pattern when making a scarf or butt joint, it is not possible in the corners. What is the best way to handle the inside and outside corners? Just make the cut and match the best you can? Use some caulk to feather in the mismatched contours? Show guests your new crown molding with the lights dimmed? Q2: We have bull-nosed outside corners. This means there will be a small gap at the bottom where the molding meets in these corners. Would it be best to cut small quarter round plugs out of 1" thick wood that would slip up into these gaps? Or does it work just as well to fill the gap with a little caulk, smooth it out, and let it go at that? I'm betting you'll be needing to use those decorative blocks that go at corners, and which help you avoid having to miter/cope the angle. Also, as far as your bullnose corner, aforementioned blocks would likely have the same issue (unless you could somehow contour its inside edge before installing), and IMHO is best resolved with caulking... |
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