[This is part of my CROWN MOLDING-102 series.] Apart from the compo rosette in the corners, I created this grand soffit crown molding with materials from…you guessed it, my local lumber yard’s regularly stocked molding inventory. At a minimum, the…
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Traditional Style Focal Point, the company that makes this foam molding, gives it the name Versailles Frieze. And while you could certainly use it as a frieze on a crown molding or an entablature, I opted to use it as…
It gives me great joy to present the work of yet another one of my talented readers. I give you, Winona! Dear Ken, I read your thanksgiving post from Aaron and I too am thankful for the instructions and confidence…
Molding Painting Tip: Use Primer to Help You Choose Colors
November 30, 2013
[This is part of my FIREPLACE MANTEL-103 and How to Paint Moldings series.] The homeowner on this project wasn’t sure what color her new fireplace moldings should be — white like the large crown molding above or something more subtle….
[This is part of my FIREPLACE MANTEL-103 series.] Well here we are, finally, the last post in this series. Not that I was going for a record, but it’s the longest installation series I’ve written to date; maybe that’s why…
Before & After: Aaron’s Livingroom Molding Makeover
November 28, 2013
What I’m Thankful for Today This Thanksgiving I’m thankful that I’ve got readers like Aaron who send nice emails like this: Ken, I just wanted to say thanks. Reading your blog gave us the confidence to try our own molding…
[This is part of my FIREPLACE MANTEL-103 series.] During this installation sequence, I’ll show you how I built and installed the frieze and how I mounted the pilasters to the wall.
[This is part of my FIREPLACE MANTEL-103 series.] Step 1: Installing the Crown Molding I’m using CM-010 for the crown molding that wraps around the top of the lantern. It is a simple ogee profile that you can buy most…
[This is part of my FIREPLACE MANTEL-103 series.] Lantern is a term I use for a capital that has three prominent sides, like this one. I wanted the lanterns on this surround to be the focal point of the entire…
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