Rabu, 25 Juni 2014

Choosing The Materials Used By Crown Molding Installers

By Elsa English


Crown molding is a type of installation mostly applied to a finished edge. The result of a molding is a great creation with an elegant shape. Most crown molding are found in walls, pilasters, ceilings and trims where the walls reach the ceilings. Any decorative transition in the wall and ceiling are done by most crown molding installers. They create a certain length in the room. Installing a quality one is easy in adding a value to your home.

However, choosing the best moldings that would match to your room is sometimes difficult. There are issues such as the profile, size, materials and the color that would be hard for most homeowners who have less experience in this undertaking. The main factor to consider is the desired effect, style and its proportion. Having a little knowledge, homeowners allow some of their imaginations to work out for their room.

The kind of crown moldings is commonly the type of materials to be used. There are various types of materials and the woods are the most common of them all. Most of these types are plaster, wood, medium density fiberboard and polyurethane. The wood is commonly utilized and comes with different species like oak, mahogany and pine. It also has different profiles such as veneered, stained and painted.

The problem of wood installation is that most of the time woods are sensitive when it comes to shifting in humidity and temperature. These may cause it to crack, shrink and expand. The pine type is widely used for the installation. This is mostly comes in a softwood and makes the process very easy. Pine has also a fine grain and pale color that provides a rusty appearance.

Another type is the Oak and mostly composed of hard components and best if varnished, stained or clear coated for a great emphasis of richness and uniqueness. Other woods such as maple, mahogany, hemlock and cedar are also used for most moldings. These are unpainted and has a natural look of beauty.

Medium density fiber boards are made from sawdust fibers and resins. It has different profiles and perfect the same as a painted trim. It is inexpensive than the traditional types. It is also no liability for some woods to crack, shrink and expand.

Polyurethane type of moldings come in various advantages. Unlike wood, that has possibilities in warping, expanding and cracking, this type is not risky to any alterations of humidity and temperature. This makes it more durable and subject to some climate changes. It does not also scratch and do not attract insects. However, it can dent easily when painted.

The plaster type is custom made and must be installed by professional installers. It is used for plaster walls to create a unique sculpted profile. However, this is quite costly.For those who can afford, it has a beautiful result, even changes in temperature.

There are also various rules when you choose a molding. However, the most important factor to consider is the result when matched to a certain space of your home. Most installers have the skills to make the results great and using all the guidelines. It is important to choose the right moldings for a large or small space.




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