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Crown molding can transform a room. ... But if you nail it, proper trim can transform a room. By Joseph Truini Updated: Nov 22, 2022 3:00 PM EST. Staff.

Crown molding changes the perceived shape of a room. ... Once you're happy with the fit, trim the piece ⅛ inch long and snap it into place. Nail it directly to the other layers.

For a more cost-effective option, look for MDF (medium-density fiberboard) trim, which also takes paint beautifully, ...

Sliding chopsaw. Photo by Steve Maxwell. Of all the ways trim can make the inside of your home look better, crown molding delivers the most bang for the buck. It had fallen out of favour for ...

Sometimes a space is simply missing a little something. Try crown molding. Historically used to cover unsightly gaps where the wall and ceiling intersect, crown molding is, today, one of the most ...

What makes crown molding different is it does not rest flat against the wall, so a simple 45-degree cut will not create a perfect corner joint. It requires some unusual saw cuts at 33.9, degrees ...

Just as crown molding hides the area where walls meet the ceiling, baseboards hide the joint where walls meet the floor, which might otherwise be unsightly. But baseboards also serve a very necessary ...

Name that thingamajig: Moldings define a room . Published: Sep. 08, 2012, 10:00 a.m. By . Gloria Wright, The Post-Standard; A guide to the parts of your house ...