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 Sunday, February 12, 2012
Tip of the Day Categories » Painting, Decorating, and Refinishing

Easy Crown Molding

Got a room that needs perking up? One that's sorta blah and bland with no 'special' stuff? Today you'll learn how to easily add classic beauty! Crown molding has been around for centuries as a "special touch" that softens the harsh corner where ceilings and walls meet. It's also an improvement homeowners can now add with ease, thanks to new molding systems currently available that make adding a "crowning touch" a snap! You no longer have to struggle with measuring tricky angles and making precise miter cuts. Instead, use special connecting blocks that easily join corners. Classic crown molding profiles come pre-primed and are ready to be painted. It is best to paint them 24 hours before installing. Then, when millwork and blocks are completely dry, they can be quickly installed and touched up with a small artist's brush. After all, they do indeed make any room a work of art!

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