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The most important part of installation will be to accurately measure the length of your walls and choosing your molding accordingly. You might find that it is best to select your molding with extra length, in case you need to make any adjustments.
For those who enjoy the beauty and elegance of crown molding, this is an excellent choice. Since styrofoam is lightweight, it can easily be installed and doesn’t require the tools used to install wood molding. It provides the homeowner with many benefits and advantages, the first being that the molding is considerably less expensive when compared to other types of moldings.
Other benefits to this type include the fact that it will not crack, is ready to paint, you won’t need to worry about insects invading it, and will not decay. You’ll also find that there are numerous styles available to choose from, ensuring that everyone can find a design to complement your home’s décor.
Styrofoam crown molding needs to be painted first, however you won’t need to worry about applying primer to the molding. The painting is one of the most important steps for ensuring that your molding has the finished look that you desire. It’s important that you never use oil or lacquer based paints on yours as these paints contain ingredients that will damage the molding. However, if you prefer to use a primer you can, but it isn’t necessary.
