Crown isn't just for Kings and Queens!

Crown isn't just for Kings and Queens!

Step 1: Hire a good helper- see him there on the right?

Step 2:   Once you layout your crown, cut and cope your crown

Step 3:  Install your crown

 

Step 5  Install the crown so the existing piece is nailed in the corner after you have the new piece fitted tight with the coped edge.

Step 6   Fill and caulk the crown. When caulking, use an elastomeric caulk like I do. It allows for movement without cracking.

Step 7 Paint with a high quality no VOC semi-gloss paint, like Lifemaster from Glidden.

This project to install crown in 1 room, 4 walls, took me 30 minutes alone. Not including set-up and tear-down time for all equipment.

Budgeting: Expect to spend $6 to $7 a lineal foot for crown installation done correctly.

If you are looking to add something to your home, Crown is the way to go. Looking to sell? As far as inexpensive updates, installing crown molding and painting give you the biggest return on investment behind replacing your front door. Front doors are what I will talk about in my next post!

Need a price?

Email me at lcfhhi@gmail.com

Call me at 843-298-3412

Check out my webpage at www.lowcountryfinishes.com

Stop Throwing Money Out the Window in 2013!

Happy New Year!

In 2013, I resolve to Reduce this Stack Effect..................

AND increase this Stack Effect..............

Now that it is winter time, do you notice a little draft in the house? I do! 

I have new Energy Star windows in my house because the old ones were destroyed and didn't work. The attic lacks appropriate insulation and I am pretty sure all 16 of my can lights leak air from the attic badly! Winter is a good time to notice the performance of your home's insulation and whether or not it needs some attention sealing the air leaks.

The last project we worked on, we reduced air leakage WITHOUT SPRAYFOAM by over 40% and reduced humidity by about 15%. That is a big difference in August. That's the difference between comfortable and stuffy.  While many people swear by the performance of sprayfoam insulation, you are wasting  your money by not testing your home before and after, to ensure you are getting what you are paying for. 

For more information about this work, please contact David Cook at Lowcountry Finishes at 843-298-3412 or  email him. I work with Elm Energy Group when analyzing a homes performance, and we use his recommendations to get your home performing better with baseline testing to use as a guideline. I rely on Jamie Kaye with Elm Energy Group for that service.

Putting money into sealing your home, will actually pay you back, almost, forever. Call me to discuss how we can save you money and give you a more comfortable home.

Happy New Year!