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Crown Molding: Quality Alert
In the process of selecting the crown molding that you will install in your home, it’s important that you are aware of the difference in terms of the material, construction, and cost of the various models available. Since the ultimate goal of installing crown molding in your home is to enhance the appearance and value of your home, be prudent about the quality of the molding you choose.
Though it may seem like purchasing inexpensive crown molding is economically efficient, you are ultimately undermining the potential value of this interior design feature. More often than not, inexpensive crown molding is flimsy and aesthetically lacking. These crown moldings are cheaper for a reason; they are made out of lower-grade materials using inferior construction and artistry.
When the ultimate goal of installing crown molding is to heighten the innate value of your home, using sub-par crown molding is counter-productive. Crown molding should be sturdy and should seamlessly appear to be a permanent fixture of your home’s architectural construction. Flimsy crown moldings will easily break and chip; this will make chintzy crown molding jobs readily apparent as such. Low quality moldings won’t contribute any additional value to your home, visually or monetarily.
If you are trying to be economically savvy, here’s a crucial consideration to keep in mind: the cost of installing cheaper crown molding will be the same as installing higher quality molding. By purchasing higher caliber, slightly more expensive crown molding to begin with, you will ultimately spare yourself subsequent expenses in terms of repairs or re-installation costs.
To make your crown molding project successful, it’s wise to spend a little more to ensure that your finished product will look tasteful and effortless. Unlike a whimsical painting, crown molding is intended to be a permanent fixture in your home, and therefore affects its overall worth. Select high-quality crown molding made out of reliable materials to enhance the visual aesthetic and economic value of your home.
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- Wheyp, November 26th, 2009 at 3:41 am
It’s like the old adage, “You get what you pay for”. A good quality crown molding, competently applied looks so impressive when you walk into a room.
I’m a realtor, so I’ve been in many homes. It’s so obvious when molding was purchased at a local box store and slapped up versus time taken to choose a molding with style and substance.
- Susie, January 6th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
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- Anonymous, January 29th, 2010 at 12:30 pm