Crown moulding help

[wrcsixeight]

Regarding sanding/shaping:

Proper sanding blocks are key to blending.

Never just fold sandpaper over and think you can flatten out irregularities, all you will accomplish is moving them around.

I've fixed crown molding like yours. Before I started I spent an hour or more making 11 1/4 inch long sanding blocks to fit in each curve in the molding, and ultimately used very little filler to make the joint invisible.

 

[expat]

Originally Posted By: mechtech2


Good old BONDO can be your friend, also.



+1

 

[andyd]

Flaunt it. Cut back 3/4" either side Use a piece of molding 1 1/2" long. Glue a piece of either 1/2" or 3/4 pine to it. This creates a reveal. The reveal creates a shadow that hides the joint. Paint it the same, or a contrasting color. "That is what gives these old houses their character."