Crown Molding Installation — Wellesley, MA
Crown Molding
Crown Molding Installation — Wellesley, MA
Crown molding installed throughout the main floor.
Location
Wellesley, MA
Service
Crown Molding
Timeline
4 days
Budget Range
Priced individually
Project Result
5-inch colonial crown profile with coped joints and painted finish.
Project Photos
Deck rebuild: new framing, cedar decking, white vinyl railing, and black lattice skirting.
Staircase rebuilt with cedar treads and a white vinyl railing system.
About This Project
This Wellesley colonial had no crown molding on the main floor — a common omission in 1990s construction. We installed a 5-inch colonial crown profile in the living room, dining room, study, kitchen, and all hallways, with coped joints at all inside corners for a tight, professional fit.
What Made This Project Successful
Coped joints, not mitered
We cope all inside corners rather than mitering them. Coped joints stay tight as wood expands and contracts seasonally — mitered joints open up over time.
MDF for painted applications
For painted crown molding, we use primed MDF — it is dimensionally stable, takes paint beautifully, and does not expand and contract like solid wood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between coped and mitered joints?
A coped joint is cut to follow the profile of the adjoining molding. A mitered joint cuts both pieces at 45 degrees. Coped joints are more durable because they stay tight as the wood moves seasonally.
What size crown molding is appropriate for standard 8-foot ceilings?
For 8-foot ceilings, a 3.5–5-inch crown profile is appropriate. Larger profiles can look heavy on standard ceilings; smaller profiles can look undersized.
Project Scope
- Install 5-inch colonial crown molding in living room
- Install crown molding in dining room
- Install crown molding in study
- Install crown molding in kitchen
- Install crown molding in all main floor hallways
- Cope all inside corners
- Fill, sand, and paint all molding
Materials Used
- Primed MDF Crown Molding (5-inch colonial profile)
- Benjamin Moore Advance (paint)
Budget Range
Priced individually
Every project is priced individually based on linear footage, ceiling height, and profile complexity.
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Smaller single-scope projects may start around $1,500–$4,000 in MetroWest MA.
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