Faux crown molding is pretty sweet. There are obviously going to be those that discredit it for not really being wood, but the thing is that they probably will never know!
Faux wood crown molding is way easier to install then the real stuff. It paints the same and looks the same. There is no sawing involved, no mitering, you just get a kit and install it!
It all works along the same lines as flexible crown molding. It’s usually made from plastic (there are other materials too) but since it is so lightweight compared to wood it can usually be installed with just adhesive. Also, with plastic you never have to worry about shrinkage or warping, it will always hold its shape.
There is also an alternative to plastic crown molding (I guess you could call it faux faux crown molding!) that is a specially created foam that is painted just the same and even more lightweight. With this foam material you can create any shape imaginable, whereas with wood there aren’t an infinite amount of designs or routers to create the molding.
Both the plastic and foam moldings are easiest to find online, but there are becoming more and more local stores that are carrying it as its popularity is increasing. I always recommend starting your research online so that you know what is out there and what it’s going to cost, then looking locally to try and help out your neighbors. Either way you go, faux crown molding is an excellent choice. It’s cheaper than wood, lasts longer, and is much easier to install.
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