Thursday, October 22, 2009

Pick Crown Molding For A Bathroom

The decorative stuff builders and decorators know as "crown molding" is a great tool for sprucing up any room of a home. Crown molding sits at an angle in between the top of a wall and a ceiling edge to make a room look fancier and more ornately built. Here's choose a good crown molding to finish off a bathroom.


Instructions


1. Use the height ratio to determine a good width for crown molding. Some experts recommend 1-inch of crown molding width for every foot of wall height. Use good judgment to get a size of crowd molding that fits the room.


2. Match cabinets and woodwork. If your bathroom is outfitted with ornate wooden cabinetry or furniture, you may want to choose a crown molding of the same type of wood or grain.


3. Make your crown molding match paint and carpet colors. A lot of crown molding is painted different colors; some comes pre-painted. Find a look that's good for your bathroom.


4. Get sturdy, dampness-resistant crown molding. Though it's not a frequent problem, the water vapor generated by a shower can have an effect on wooden crown molding over time. Keep in mind there are alternatives to wood crown molding, such as plastic, and consider these for the bathroom.


5. Find a crown molding purchase that offers good deals on small lots for outfitting a small room. Chances are you won't need a great deal of crown molding for your bathroom so make sure you don't end up overcharged.

Tags: crown molding, your bathroom