Minneapolis Crown Molding Installation

Crown molding has made a comeback in homes today adding not only a more finished look but elegance to rooms. Most people may think of crown molding for the ceiling but it can be used in a number of ways. Other common areas of any room in the house would be baseboards and chair rails. Crown molding can also be added to the top of kitchen cabinets to heighten them and also the room. Basically in any room that has crown molding added to it you create the illusion that the room is taller than it actually is. It also doesn’t matter how tall your ceilings are, crown molding is a complimenting feature to any height of ceiling.

Going outside of the box of walls and cabinets, crown molding can be used decoratively. It can make beautiful shelves and mantels. Crown molding could be placed surrounding a naked television on the wall in your living as well. If you’re feeling adventurous you could make elaborate picture frames out the molding as well. Depending on the material of the molding you can have a stained wood look or paint it any color that suits your decor needs.

There are several different materials and molding styles and it’s not necessary to you the same style for every room. Some styles may suit a kitchen, mud or craft room better than a living, family or play room. Examples of material are wood, plaster, plaster-covered foam, polyurethane foam and flexible polyurethane. Wood, plaster-covered foam and flexible polyurethane are the most inexpensive at around $1 to $7 per linear foot. Plaster is a made to order product and can range from $5 to $30 per linear foot; and polyurethane foam from $3 to $45 per linear foot.

For the reason why you would use crown molding could be a simple as dressing your home up and making it a more finished space. Or crown molding can add value to your home but it is recommended to use a strong, durable material. Buying the cheapest of molding may not add any value or may not hold up over time. Also if you are not confident to install the crown molding yourself hiring a contractor may be worth the money spent in order for your molding to look its very best.

Contacting a Minnesota general contractor is highly recommended to ensure you’re choosing the best option for your home. Get in touch with a Minnesota remodeling specialist at All Around for a free consultation.