How to fix gap between ceiling and kitchen crown molding?
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Comments (3)put back the trim would be the least expensive option or find a different trim that you like and use it instead of the old trim. trim commonly is used to cover the gaps that you discovered. it is far easier to cover the gap than try to finish the wall without trim....See MoreGap above crown molding and ceiling in kitchen
Comments (9)In this case, it appears that the crown molding isn't large enough to remove and push tight to the ceiling. If you are able to, you could get a larger crown and keep tight to the ceiling or remove the crown and fascia board. Rip the fascia so it is only a couple inches high and reinstall the crown leaving a shadow line between the top of crown and the ceiling. The end result is that there will be at least a couple of inches between the top of the crown and the ceiling. This is common and acceptable. This is a constant problem with older homes- and some new ones....See MoreGap between cabinets and molding
Comments (1)I don't know how to fix it, but since we've been renovating our home and adding wider trim, I can tell you that no house is truly straight, square or level so you end up with these types of problems. The wider the trim and especially stuff like crown molding highlight what would never have been noticed otherwise....See Morespace between crown moulding on top of cabinets and ceiling
Comments (3)Small variations ( <1/8") can be addressed with caulk and then painting the ceiling. If you have larger variations than that, the moulding has to be coped to fit the surface. This requires some skill-- ie a finish carpenter, not a general contractor should be doing it. A narrow piece of moulding can be coped on to the ceiling so that the big crown has a level surface to mount to....See Morelfblair768
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