matt3582

Crown molding question

I have the "popcorn" ceilings in my house and I'd like to put up crown molding. My question is, would the molding look stupid with the popcorn ceilings? Would there be a gap between the molding and ceiling?

marksr

Welcome to the diy forums

Painted crown moulding should be caulked - this will eliminate any gap [also makes for a more professional looking job!] I've painted a lot of homes with popcorn ceilings and crown mould.

Stained woodwork takes more skill and precise measurements/fits to make it look good.

kpm

You can also remove the popcorn where your crown contacts the ceiling, so you won't need so much caulk.

matt3582

Thanks, those are good ideas. Im actually thinking of just removing all of the popcorn after reading some of the articles on here. Its a shame the builder used it, the house is only 3 years old. Just wanted to avoid the huge mess since I am living there, and I have a 2 year old.

kcasey

popcorn ceiling

The builder used popcorn ceiling texture so that you don't see the sheet rock joints. Any type of textured ceiling requires far less taping time.