Wood molding with white crown help and suggestions?
#1
Wood molding with white crown help and suggestions?
I am in the process of getting my family's home ready to sell. The house had woold baseboards and trim everywhere. Crown molding was added but its white. What would be your suggestions on what I can do with this mess?
#3
If you are talking about the wood tone trim versus the white crown, it is a non issue. It is separated from the other molding. Unless your pictures really show a mess, I would leave it alone.
#5
If thats the case, then I agree with Larry, that its not a problem. Ask any designer and they will tell you that anymore, absolutely everything does not need to match. Painted crown is less striking and in some cases thats a good thing.
#6
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I painted for one builder that when the job called for stained woodwork, he still used painted masonite doors. While I initially thought it odd, it grows on you after awhile. There really isn't any right/wrong when it comes to decorating. It's more about what appeals to you or a prospective buyer. You could paint the crown to match the walls if you are worried about it sticking out. Probably the best thing to do would be to ask the realtor if they think it might be an issue.
#7
White crown would help define the ceiling with some detail. The ceiling is most likely also white so the blend should be seamless. When we were thinking of selling our house, the realtor (I have a long relationship with them) suggested I paint all my stained molding and doors white? I refused as I see stained molding as a plus and I also charge extra to install it. There is no room for error that caulking will fix. Ended up not selling so I never really had to follow up on it.
#8
I'll post a photo next time I goto the house. Everything is stained except the crown which is white. The ceiling is white with popcorn (1990's design). They decided not to remove the popcorn before installing the crown so places have gaps and I don't know what I'll do there.