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“Foam crown molding” is foam crown molding (or foam top corner line).
Foam crown molding is a decorative line made of foam material, which is usually used in interior decoration and is mainly installed at the junction of the ceiling and the wall.
Material characteristics:
Lightweight: The foam material makes the crown molding light and easy to carry and install. During the installation process, no heavy tools or equipment are required, which reduces the construction difficulty and labor costs.
Flexibility: It has a certain flexibility and can adapt to walls and ceilings of different shapes. It can be bent and adjusted during installation to ensure the fit with the wall and ceiling.
Thermal insulation: Foam material has good thermal insulation performance, which can reduce the transfer of indoor and outdoor heat and reduce energy consumption. In winter, it can prevent indoor heat loss; in summer, it can block outdoor heat from entering the room.
Sound absorption and noise reduction: It can absorb sound waves and reduce indoor noise. For rooms that require a quiet environment, such as bedrooms, study rooms, etc., the use of foam crown moldings can effectively reduce noise interference.
Decorative features:
Aesthetics: There are many styles and designs, and you can choose the right crown line according to different decoration styles. It can add an elegant and noble atmosphere to the room and enhance the overall effect of interior decoration.
Three-dimensional sense: Installed at the junction of the ceiling and the wall, it can increase the three-dimensional sense and layering of the space. Through different designs and installation methods, different visual effects can be created to make the room more spacious and bright.
The installation of foam crown line is relatively simple, and can generally be carried out in the following steps:
Preparation:
Measure the size: Accurately measure the length and angle of the crown line to be installed, and ensure that a sufficient amount of materials are purchased.
Prepare tools: The tools required for installation include tape measures, pencils, saws, glue, screws, etc.
Installation process:
Cutting the line: According to the measured size, use a saw to cut the foam crown line to the appropriate length. When cutting, be careful to keep the cut flat and avoid burrs.
Apply glue: Apply an appropriate amount of glue on the back of the crown line to ensure that the glue is evenly distributed.
Install the moldings: Paste the crown moldings with glue on the junction of the ceiling and the wall, and press hard to make it stick firmly. If necessary, you can use screws or nails to fix it to increase stability.
Handle the interface: If the crown moldings need to be spliced, pay attention to the processing of the interface to make it flat and seamless. You can use sandpaper or a file to polish the interface smooth, and then use glue to paste it.
Cleaning and finishing:
After the installation is completed, wipe the surface of the crown moldings with a damp cloth to remove dust and glue residue.
Check the installation quality to ensure that the crown moldings are firm, flat, and there is no looseness or deformation.
Foam crown moldings are widely used in various interior decoration scenarios, including:
Home decoration: Suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms and other rooms, which can enhance the grade and taste of home decoration.
Commercial decoration: It is also widely used in hotels, restaurants, shopping malls and other places, which can create a luxurious and comfortable atmosphere.
Office decoration: Add a professional and stable atmosphere to the office and improve the comfort of the working environment.
Our customer needed to create large, “built-up” crown molding that could be installed on the wall to be used as shelves. They did not want the weight of wood molding and had a limited budget. They contacted Universal to see about using expanded polystyrene (EPS) for the crown molding. EPS molding is sometimes mistakenly referred to as Styrofoam molding.
EPS has texture, and even when coated with various hard coat products, the surface textures remain, although not quite as defined as the unfinished material. Other concerns the customer had were the strength of the material and how they would be able to install it on the wall.
Universal Foam Products worked with the customer to finalize the design of the crown molding. The molding was wire cut from .9 lb Virgin EPS. The molding was then coated with ready mix drywall compound that was slightly watered down to create a consistency just thin enough that it could be brushed onto the EPS instead of needing to be troweled on. The compound was allowed to dry overnight and then sanded with both 150 and 220 grit fine sand paper to a perfectly smooth finish. The trim was then painted with one coat of latex semi-gloss paint. After the paint dried the crown molding was ready for installation.
A single strip of Incrediseal ¾” x 1/32” double stick foam construction tape placed across the center of the back of the trim. Two lines of “foam compatible” construction adhesive were applied above and below the tape to the back of the molding also. The trim was then pressed firmly to the wall. The purpose of the tape, in this application, is to hold the molding in place until the construction adhesive has time to set-up.
The finished product looks exactly like wood crown molding at a small fraction of the weight of wood.
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