How To Hide Uneven Ceiling With Molding

Depending on how sharp an observer s eye is a flat trim or crown base that is 4 inches wide can hide about 1 4 inch in 4 feet.

How to hide uneven ceiling with molding.

Rolling or uneven ceilings go mostly unnoticed because light usually shines down in a room and does not highlight the flaws in a ceiling. Properly installed cabinets are flat and level. There are a number of different ways to install crown molding over a wavy ceiling. Next the crown molding is attached to the carrier piece.

There are many styles available so you can create a unique look you ll love. Bend the molding feather the ceiling split the difference caulk it if its paint grade or let the painter deal with it. In this article learn how to hide a wavy ceiling in crown molding. It is usually about 1 5 quot.

If the imperfections are close to the corner of the wall and ceiling crown molding is a perfect solution. If the ceiling above the cabinets. I often ask designers to include a wide vertical surface for the crown base which can help with problem ceilings. The crown molding will have to ability to float or ride up and down on the carrier molding as needed to always touch the ceiling.

In the 1920s it was popular to cover ceilings with copper or tin ceiling tiles and wood molding giving them an elegant look. This piece is attached to the top of the cabinets. Adding decorative beams to a room can hide flaws if the ceiling is sufficiently tall to accomodate these. How to hide an unlevel ceiling with trim on top of the cabinet.

Solid wood beams can be fastened to the ceiling at even intervals or in another creative pattern. One practical and creative solution combining molding profiles to create a custom built up crown will minimize most gaps when installing crown molding on an uneven ceiling. In these cases designers frequently extend the crown molding and trim all the way to the ceiling. Modern metal ceiling tiles are installed using an adhesive compound.

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