I posted this in the decorating/remodeling section, but not getting much help, so I'll try again here.
The guy who lived in my condo before me gutted and remodeled the kitchen. He did a beautiful job, except for the plastering job on the soffets above the cabinets. The plastering job where the soffets meet the ceiling is uneven and irregular. I was thinking that instead of going through the hassle of sanding/replastering, I could cover it up with some narrow crown molding that matches my cabinets...they're a light natural wood color. Would this work?
2007-01-20 14:19:31 · 11 answers · asked by LolaCorolla 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
yes you can, and it's a good idea. to get a good corner joint with plaster or compound requires that you work just one side at a time if you aren't a pro. as far as you doing the crown molding; to make the cuts correctly it should be put in the miter box or saw upside down. so the wall is on the back against the fence and the top is against the bottom. to make a right side outside corner, you would cut it on the left side of the saw. simply put, make your cuts upside down and backwards. you can probably get a book where you buy the molding. also, someone said to go big and bold or some such thing, don't if you only have simple trim in the kitchen. you can also consider corner trim, which will be on a smaller scale, for it. the front of the soffit will probably have a 2X4 plate going along the ceiling, the tricky part will be to find the ceiling joist(s) to nail the top. try to find them with a finish nail, drive it into the ceiling right in front of the soffit, about an inch apart. then the crown molding will cover the holes when you put it up. good luck and take your time and enjoy!
2007-01-20 15:02:38 · answer #1 · answered by car dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, as a contractor I'll just reinforce what you have already heard: crown molding would be an ideal solution for your problem. The molding will follow the contour of the ceiling and has some degree of flexibility. If a gap remains, I typically fill the gap with caulking. The smallest crown molding that I've ever seen or used is 2 3/4" crown. There are 2 different molding that are 1 3/4": bed molding and cove molding. There's an even smaller cove that is 3/4", but I'd personally go with the 2 3/4" or larger. You can purchase it in stain grade wood or in pre-primed MDF (medium density fiberboard). Good luck.
2007-01-20 23:39:15 · answer #2 · answered by Turnhog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's just a bad mud job at the corner, then sure, it would work. That's what crown molding was invented for, to cover up the joint between wall and ceilings. You have to be really good or really anal to make a clean joint between a horizontal and vertical surface with dry wall.
That's why it's so funny to hear Realtors highlighting crown molding, like it's an up-grade. It was put there to hide imperfections and make the mud job easier, not as a bonus to the buyer.
Installing crown molding is a skill, in and of itself, though. You can't just slap it up. You have to know the 'tricks' to make it look good, although there are kits that use corner blocks so that all the molding cuts will be square.
2007-01-20 22:30:05 · answer #3 · answered by normobrian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Keep in mind that installing crown moulding is often the most difficult job for homeowners, no trim work is as difficult as crown.
If you've done it before, you know what I mean, if you haven't done it before, then you're thinking what's the big deal, well, you'll find out.
It's a great solution, will look fantastic, but just be mindful that it is not as easy as you think, and make sure to find a book that shows great illustrations on how exactly to cut crown.
You may want to hire a professional for crown. Stain it yourself, choose it yourself, do all of that yourself, but consider hiring a professional. The wasted material in figuring it out yourself is expensive. They do make corner pieces you can install so you don't have to cut the difficult angles, so try to find that if it's available.
I've been remodeling homes for 10 years, and I can do anything except crown moulding, and I'm not alone.
2007-01-21 11:53:44 · answer #4 · answered by badbadboy6979 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that's a great idea! However, if you've never done it before, crown molding can be very tricky, so do some research on it before you start. You will need a miter saw to do this... you could check out http://homeimprovement.divinfo.com/ for information/help. Good luck!
2007-01-21 13:46:09 · answer #5 · answered by Reenie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely! Crown molding hides a multitude of sins!
If your trim work in the kitchen (doors, door facings) is stained, then do the stained crown. If it's painted, then paint it the same. Paint-grade crown costs less too, and you can use MDF.
And dont' do a tiny one. Do a nice, big one to give some drama and panache to your kitchen!
2007-01-20 22:23:43 · answer #6 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
most people have same problem with the plasterers and yes the best way to hide it is with crown molding depending on how bad it is you may have to use the softer mdo molding it helps to hide any wavy imperfections
2007-01-20 22:26:45 · answer #7 · answered by Paul C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, I cannot see why not. Use some construction adhesive.
2007-01-21 01:49:17 · answer #8 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should work very well. Give it a try!
2007-01-20 22:22:51 · answer #9 · answered by cottagstan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont see why not...
2007-01-21 13:16:17 · answer #10 · answered by CJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋