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Pretend wood crown molding is a good alternative choice to normal wood crown molding. Although it looks just like wood when it is installed and comes in just as many types and styles it is mostly much less dear and simpler to install. Faux wood crown molding can be made of a variety of different materials including resin, polyurethane, or polystyrene. They give you the look of wood but unlike wood they will not crack, break, or split. You can make them look just like real wood with the employment of an experienced fake finisher or you can paint them a color which works really well with the remainder of your design scheme.

There are many things which make faux wood crown molding easier to install than regular wood. For one thing it is much lighter, which is important when you will be putting it up along the ceiling. It can be cut and nailed up or applied using a special adhesive. Pretend wood crown molding is the best choice if you have curved walls. You can special order resin crown molding which is especially engineered to work with a certain radius.

One thing that most high end houses have in common is faux crown molding. Wood crown molding is expensive to produce and install which led on to the creation of pretend wood crown molding. This product can be just as tasty as regular wood crown molding but is less costly and far easier to work with. One of the main disadvantages of using wood crown molding is that it tends to swell and shrink in response to changes in temperature and humidity. Faux wood crown molding is less exposed to environmental changes which means less hassles and maintenance. It is also much easier to install than regular wood crown molding. Many house owners find that this is a project they can manage themselves rather than needing to pay for pro installation.