Crown Molding For Fireplace

Cut a bottom cap to fit tight to the bottom of the crown molding to give the mantle a solid appearance.

Crown molding for fireplace.

Framed up pocket doors photo by jurgen frank. It has now become a pure decorative element. See more ideas about fireplace fireplace design tv over fireplace. There s crown molding around the room which is a big characteristic of classical interior design.

We started by measuring the the width of the fireplace and cutting a 1 6 piece of wood to that length. Crown mouldings come in a variety of sizes and patterns and can be combined to create one of kind moulding buildups. While in the past crown molding is used on the area between the ceiling and the wall now it can also be used in other locations. In general crown molding is made of plaster or wood.

For example the entryways cabinets bookshelves fireplace mantels and even to hide wires. An optional 6th step is to add crown molding to the top of the woodwork. Secure with 1 inch finish nails image 2. The fireplace is a bold accent or main focus.

I ended up having it crowned later on when the rest of the room was getting crown molding. All it is is crown moulding and paint. 909 north nolan river rd. Molding built with flat fronts leaves room for custom look flourishes like the one pictured.

Initially i didn t and still really loved how it looked. Simple as that to make this look like a grand fireplace. Browse 176 fireplace molding on houzz whether you want inspiration for planning fireplace molding or are building designer fireplace molding from scratch houzz has 176 pictures from the best designers decorators and architects in the country including ferguson bath kitchen lighting gallery and builder tony hirst llc. Attach mantel with 45 degree miter cuts at all corners place and attach the crown molding mantel to the brace and breastplate with 1 inch finish nails image 1.

You don t have to put up a board but we wanted to have the crown pop out more three dimensionally. Dec 28 2013 explore camilla nelson s board fireplace moulding followed by 138 people on pinterest. Prime finger jointed wm49 crown moulding is the best way to add interest to any room or space. Fireplace mantel designstraditional living roomliving room with fireplacefireplace designfireplace tile surroundmantel designlow ceilinghomewood fireplace surrounds.

Stepped up traditional revival crown molding complements the faux old floral tile on the fireplace s cast iron propane insert.