Plastic Crown Moulding

You may know that crown molding can add a finished look to the room in which it is installed, but you may not know that plastic crown molding can serve the same purposes of traditional crown while being less expensive and easier to work with.

Deciding whether or not to install plastic or traditional wood molding is easier when you know the pros and cons of plastic crown molding. Let's take a look at the advantages and drawbacks of plastic crown molding.

Plastic Crown Molding Advantages

Plastic is much easier and cheaper to produce than wooden crown molding, making it much lower in price than wood choices. Plastic crown molding is easier to maintain than wood molding that must be oiled (in most instances) to maintain its suppleness and shine - just a simple wipe of a damp cloth from time to time is the only maintenance that is required.

Mutability is of consideration when choosing between wooden and plastic crown molding as plasticplastic molding is produced by a machine, multiple designs are available (including your own custom design). allows for many more design possibilities than wood and because

Plastic crown molding is available in a variety of finishes and colors which means that you don't have to paint the crown molding to get the look you want. The color is deeply ingrained into the plastic composition, so that additional painting, staining, or varnishing is unnecessary.

In addition, plastic crown molding is available with installation pieces that allow you to install the molding more easily; in fact, some plastic crown molding is applied as "peel and stick" or can be attached with a special caulking compound.

If you are considering plastic crown molding for exterior purposes, it will not be attacked by insects or be affected by the elements or weather.

Plastic Crown Molding Drawbacks

As with any good thing, there are always drawbacks. Depending on the quality of the plastic crown molding, plastic crown molding is not as attractive as wooden crown molding, and cheaper plasticcrown molding looks like what it is - plastic (surprise).

If plastic crown molding becomes damaged or chipped, it cannot be repaired (although it can be easily replaced), especially if there is a pattern or design on the plastic crown.

Plastic crown molding can fade with time (especially if installed outdoors or if you install low quality crown); sunlight is harsh on plastic crown.

Certain brands of plastic crown molding are susceptible to warping in extreme sunlight. All plasticcrown molding has the possibility of warping if the heat is intense enough.