Crown Moulding Installation Process

This is a very pretty home with a subtle use of interior wall color!

We shot this home during the installation process to teach some techniques for getting beautiful results. See Juan and Ivan use pie cuts and self returns on this job to create the high quality look that makes Moulding Masters successful.

There is a very peaceful use of neutral colors, a soft beige wall color which has enough hue to provide the necessary contrast with the moulding. Wall color and moulding color must be appropriate in contrast or the look just doesn't come off as well. Using neutral wall colors allows the owner to accent with bright colors as desired.

Color is very personal and there is no right or wrong - it's about getting what YOU want in your home, and avoiding expensive mistakes in choosing paint color.

Confused about color choices? Let Mark Benda help you or ask Moulding Master Color Consultant Victor Cohen Stuart.


Above left, rounded edges require the 25 degree angle pie cut. Above right is another rounded edge with the wedge inserted, but not caulked or painted. When finished the moulding has a satin smooth surface and the caulking is repainted to match the wall color. This meticulous attention to detail is part of MOULDING MASTERS success. Wath the videos on installing moulding with a window valence, using pie cuts and self returns, chair rails, and the use of crown moulding in a small room. Improving home value is a collaborative process - the owner is a very key player as the choice of wall color determines the effect of the moulding. Whether the moulding is installed by Moulding Masters or the owner, the wall color is the number one consideration for getting the most out of the investment.

	Here's Ivan, a Moulding Master at work! We especially want to acknowledge the Moulding Masters carpenters whose skill and dexterity bring off the final look of highly polished beauty, over coming the challenges of uneven ceilings, difficult angles and smoothing the caulking and painted edges perfectly. The final product is the result of years of expertise and dedication to their craft. We would also like to thank the owners for hiring us and choosing such beautiful colors to show off the moulding!

The return at the end of the stairwell. Crown moulding self returns are frequently commented on by home owners who are delighted that they turn out so well. moulding ends, or where there is a change in the ceiling height, or a protrusion, become architectural details that add to the room. What begins as a problem becomes a favorite feature.


VIDEOS Combining crown with a valence Craftsmanship tips pie cuts & self returns Crown in a small room & using faux finish Chair Rail to divide color areas