Crown molding is a great way to improve the visual appeal that a room offers. It helps give your home’s interior a sense of character and personality. If you’ve ever thought about installing molding around your home, you might be wondering whether to install it yourself, or get professional help with the task. Let’s go over the differences between a professional vs DIY crown molding installation to see which is right for you.
DIY Installation
If you attempt to install crown molding on your own, there will be many responsibilities that fall onto your shoulders. First, you need to decide on the style you want your molding to have. It should complement the aesthetic of whichever room will have it.
After that, you’ll need to measure out your molding and get it cut. This task can be exceptionally difficult if you don’t measure and cut crown molding regularly like the professionals. If a mistake is made during this step, it only serves to make a hole in your wallet and raise the total cost of the installation.
Lastly, there’s the actual installation of the crown molding. Fitting your molding onto the surface of your house requires the utmost precision, and you may need someone to hand you pieces of molding if you’re installing it along the top of your room.
Professional Installation
If you let professionals handle the installation for you, none of these aforementioned steps will be a concern. Professionals can assist with the design of your molding, though they will always make sure to consider your stylistic tastes and preferences when picking a design.
They’ll also have their own staff who can assist with the measuring, cutting, and installing of your crown molding, which will ensure the installation gets done to a high standard. By having professionals work with you, it takes away the chance of a mistake happening while you’re getting the molding installed. All you’ll need to do is make the payment for their services, and they’ll handle everything else.
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