June 07, 2005
Crown Molding Installation Gets Easier
Adding crown molding has long been a low cost and relatively low effort way to add value to a home. "Easy Crown Molding" from James Christopher Design, Inc. has come up with a way to make it a snap to install, no hammer needed. Their kits have sticky backs, so all you have to do is peel off the backside and stick to the crown molding to the joint where the wall and ceiling meets.
"Installation is easier than any prefabbed trim we have seen. It's peel and stick simple. All you do is peel back the peel-and-stick cover and press each piece in place. There aren't any fancy miter cuts to make. Each piece comes with one end that is coped (precut to fit against the opposing piece in an inside corner connection). The other end is square. You install around the room from left to right. Each piece is less than 4 feet long, and overlap connections are made with double-sided tape. Outside corners are ready-made and peel and stick in place."
The Easy Crown Molding is made of plastic, however, so it might not be the best bet in a high-end home, but if you're just looking for a quick way to impress potential buyers at your open house, it might do the trick.
http://www.easycrownmolding.com
Quote from On the House: Home Improvement/Repair Tips
Update 7/26/05: It's also available (cheaper) here: Peel & Stick Crown Molding. Thanks, Shannon, for the link.
Comments
where is the nearest place this product may be purchased?
Posted by: pusaforest at June 27, 2005 09:59 AM
Good question; it looks like they've taken down the site since I linked to it. I'll try to do some digging and see if you can still find it.
Posted by: LHT at July 4, 2005 07:21 PM
They've got a good price on this at QVC. I bought some myself and installed it in my master bedroom. It looks great after caulking. I'm going to put it in my living room next.
Posted by: djg at July 11, 2005 11:14 AM
this is available on ltdcommodities.com or abcdistribution.com for 39.95 per set, the cheapest I've seen. Waiting on my order to arrive any day now!
Posted by: Shannon Copp at July 25, 2005 01:12 PM
Thanks for the links Shannon. That should help people a lot!
Posted by: LHT at July 26, 2005 01:15 AM
