How To Install Crown Molding

If one gets an opportunity to travel to Jordan, one must visit Petra that has ancient ruins that date back to 6^th century BC. One of the most elaborate ruins displaying majestic rock architecture is the Al Khazneh also known as "the Treasury". The detailing and exquisite architectural design is a visual treat that transports you back thousands of ages. While there are many intrinsic architecture details, there is a particular feature called crown molding which is still used in modern designs worldwide. Crown moldings are found where the ceiling and wall meet. In many ancient cultures such as Greek, Islamic and Asian, monuments, temples and building have ornate crown moldings. They serve as a purpose to provide smooth visual transition between cornice and frieze. In Roman Doric column designs, molding is also found at the base of the column to give smooth design flow from the floor to the column. Every interior designer will agree that the style of the room can be completely enhanced by introducing crown molding in the design. In earlier times, molding had a more functional purpose and was used to support the weight of the roof and also served to redirect water away from the building to preserve the foundation and lower walls. In the modern context, it is mainly decorative and provides an added edge to the room design. The various steps in order to install crown molding in your room are discussed below.