Anyone used glue-on crown molding?

Question

Been looking at them on you-tube & think I may want to try this. I can't afford our carpenters at $30/hour & there's always 2 of them. Anyone recommend a brand? There's so many out there. Does it look good??

Answer 1

You will soon find out why there are 2 of them and why they charge $30 an hour.You've been warned.............

Answer 2

The glue-on crown is really nice and relatively easy to install.  The glue holds quickly.  However, I don't suggest this method.  If something happens and you have to take the crown down, it is a huge pain in the butt.  It rips the sheet rock, then you have to patch it, hope it can't be seen, then repaint and hope the paint matches.  Stick with nailing the crown.  It takes a little more time, but will save you in the end if there is a problem.

Answer 3

I did it many years ago, using the glue suggested by the lumber yard for the styrofoam mouldings and beams. Hardest part was mitering the corners...it's a science, not easy.  Worth having a pro. for an A-1 job.

Answer 4

Even with a glue-on system, you will need to use nails to hold the molding in place until the glue sets. If you ever want to remove the trim for painting or repair, you will not be able to do so with serious damage to the wall surface.

Hanging crown molding in the traditional manner is not necessarily difficult, but requires careful measurement, cutting, thought, and planning. If done properly it can enhance the look of any room and add to the value of the home.

Answer 5

Certainly construction grade adhesives would probably hold the molding for as long as the walls are standing, and a brad to hold the molding in place could help some, but,,,

   Without knowing the substance of the molding, I might suggest cutting triangles for the wall side/back of the molding, not only holding the angle, but allowing additional GLUE spots, and some greater areas of support.

   If you have the $$$ and the time, you might also build JACKS, similar to those used to help hold drywall, installed on a ceiling, to hold the molding in place.

   I'm not certain about all construction adhesives, but Liquid Nails sells one species that states on the tube, apply, press, pull away, allow TACK time, then re-press. It allows a Contact Cement effect.

Just my two "sense"