tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post8863034209274152963..comments2024-03-28T06:34:35.046-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: Cheater crown moldingThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-20150539895366973812017-12-29T22:38:23.735-05:002017-12-29T22:38:23.735-05:00I believe I will go to Lowes tomorrow...I believe I will go to Lowes tomorrow...Mobykatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03760338308777793153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-59616634340450271662013-06-17T10:33:58.383-04:002013-06-17T10:33:58.383-04:00what a great tip! the corner pieces AND the caulk...what a great tip! the corner pieces AND the caulking! it really does make a huge difference!astr!dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16857055313817134305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-53887292652110186142013-05-28T10:18:31.786-04:002013-05-28T10:18:31.786-04:00We used the cheater pieces in one room in our 100 ...We used the cheater pieces in one room in our 100 year old house. None of the corners were square and that room was the worst. They work great when you need them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-85572678361626031012013-05-25T22:02:25.840-04:002013-05-25T22:02:25.840-04:00i found cheater pieces at lowes the other day that...i found cheater pieces at lowes the other day that are actually exactly like the crown - not larger or different - looks just like you put crown up the old fashioned way, but the inside and outside corners allow a straight cut to butt into them just like these do. they are cheaper than the more elaborate ones too. i almost peed my pants. can't wait to start a new project! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-21583864907495591502013-05-24T23:06:19.898-04:002013-05-24T23:06:19.898-04:00thank for the tips, we have some major crown moldi...thank for the tips, we have some major crown molding issues to tackle!Melissa@TheHappierHomemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06227501551735561629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-44567903153788750742013-05-24T15:01:01.782-04:002013-05-24T15:01:01.782-04:00Great job. I bet you're so happy to finally ha...Great job. I bet you're so happy to finally have that done. Great tip on the corner pieces!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-29347394601496875012013-05-24T14:41:27.216-04:002013-05-24T14:41:27.216-04:00Looks great! Crown molding is one of those things...Looks great! Crown molding is one of those things that makes me 'cringe'! LOL!! But I love it when it's done!!~~AngelaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02173583630439369444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-4239569493338965542013-05-24T12:11:55.516-04:002013-05-24T12:11:55.516-04:00Oh my word, it is looking fabulous. Can't wai...Oh my word, it is looking fabulous. Can't wait to see more. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-39366960314310699072013-05-24T11:56:45.674-04:002013-05-24T11:56:45.674-04:00My best friend's husband used the easy crown m...My best friend's husband used the easy crown molding too! I've been begging Hubster to use it in our master bedroom & en suite bath... and in the powder room... and dining room... and formal living room. heheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-5323955591763616122013-05-24T09:53:13.068-04:002013-05-24T09:53:13.068-04:00Fabulous! pinned!
SarahFabulous! pinned!<br />SarahAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00012742471820102829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-76763542596752749232013-05-24T02:49:28.833-04:002013-05-24T02:49:28.833-04:00That looks really good! I think the cheater way is...That looks really good! I think the cheater way is fine, it looks stunning! Eco Handymanhttp://www.ecohandyman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-7361065516853525292013-05-23T23:32:14.374-04:002013-05-23T23:32:14.374-04:00You're right, it's better to purchase a ho...You're right, it's better to purchase a house that you aren't a fan of visually, and then just complain about it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-58614449231390618552013-05-23T23:25:30.888-04:002013-05-23T23:25:30.888-04:00My little 4 year old niece says crown moulding loo...My little 4 year old niece says crown moulding looks like birthday cake icing..I can totally agree with her now. Looks beautiful! I looooooove that outside corner piece. I looooove all the pieces, actually.Loranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-27447184607342218512013-05-23T21:58:57.897-04:002013-05-23T21:58:57.897-04:00I think it looks gorgeous! I love love love the w...I think it looks gorgeous! I love love love the wall color. Crown is like icing isn't it? Ok without but SO much better with!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02391682712853010273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-40041031616809689102013-05-23T21:12:38.053-04:002013-05-23T21:12:38.053-04:00Crown moulding has been the hardest project for us...Crown moulding has been the hardest project for us! We finally figure it out and then forget how to do it by the next project, lol. I'm so thankful we're all done with that! I'm so on board with anything that makes it easier.Jennifer@ClassicStyleHomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266593067076004418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-17569386384915517632013-05-23T17:34:49.672-04:002013-05-23T17:34:49.672-04:00Looks great!! I think trim work can be so frustrat...Looks great!! I think trim work can be so frustrating! It brings back my math anxiety:) This is a great solution and is looking very cool!<br />House Envyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504565768786792300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-29106027026868868832013-05-23T16:22:03.762-04:002013-05-23T16:22:03.762-04:00It is looking fabulous! We also did crown molding...It is looking fabulous! We also did crown molding recently (http://www.maisondepax.com/2013/04/installing-crown-molding.html), and we chose to use the cheater pieces because we were trying to match what was already in our living room. And I agree, I think they're beautiful, especially in a square room. :)<br /><br />Rachel at maisondepax.comRachel Paxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07028994331353206398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-66998766413479474442013-05-23T16:07:13.664-04:002013-05-23T16:07:13.664-04:00"Spell check doesn't recognize craptastic..."Spell check doesn't recognize craptastic. WHY?"<br /><br />You make me laugh!<br /><br />And you make me want to put crown molding up! I just worry that it won't fit in with the style of my house, ya know? Like, would I need to put it up in every room? If you have any tips for me, I'm all ears!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892442686955073284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-24891253477848599062013-05-23T15:29:59.793-04:002013-05-23T15:29:59.793-04:00Oh my word!! Cheater pieces?? Never heard of them... Oh my word!! Cheater pieces?? Never heard of them before.... amazing!<br />We just did a re-do on our large lake home. (it was a re-po & was a MESS)<br />We did crown molding thru-out & it was quite a job. I can not tell you how many ends got thrown away because it was at the wrong angle. Husband even had me take pics of the angle of the saw & we still would get it wrong... What a lot of work & frustration. BUT it is done, looks amazing & we are very happy with it. Now my darling husband can not look at any crown molding without pointing out all the flaws...(where our's is flawless : ) Thanks for sharing... I will definitely look for those when re-doing our living room.... Kathy@ Gone Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15044063883582389498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-31864263262004167472013-05-23T14:45:03.793-04:002013-05-23T14:45:03.793-04:00Those of us who are geometry challenged need cheat...Those of us who are geometry challenged need cheater ways and means of getting the look. These are a great idea!Maureen Wyatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717877610585066150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-61135354720178284812013-05-23T14:42:44.641-04:002013-05-23T14:42:44.641-04:00I have been repeatedly defeated by crown molding, ...I have been repeatedly defeated by crown molding, and I used the same cheater corners that you did in my powder room. :-) I could have saved myself a mountain of aggravation if I would have just gone with the cheater corners from the beginning. But no, I had to try it! I don't know about you, but I would love to be an apprentice to a master carpenter on some projects just for the learning experience!<br /><br />It's looking fantastic and I'm always happy to read about your extended timelines on projects, because we are kindred spirits like that. ;-)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495632363525073088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-62058403981231477452013-05-23T14:23:44.147-04:002013-05-23T14:23:44.147-04:00I'll high five you on the cheaters! I chose to...I'll high five you on the cheaters! I chose to use them too. Initially from necessity tho later by choice (I must have latent victorian in my veins as I just never get 'nuff' busy/detail/visual fussy lol)<br /><br />A-MAZ-ing what a diff the caulk will create, eliminating gaps, shadows and all general (moulding) evils! I confess I can never wait to arrive at the caulking phase. There's something (for me) soothing about the smoothing-finish of caulk. I know, weird :-) On the other hand I dispise painting it. I installed egg and dart in the first room I tackled and nearly hung myself chasing drips (luckily no chandelier in that room, lol). I learned instantly the value of "paint prior to installing".<br /><br />Your room is going to be stunning when complete. Can't wait to see......<br /><br />IssyWoman Seeking Centerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14940928888290866843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-53270328945153988592013-05-23T13:54:55.536-04:002013-05-23T13:54:55.536-04:00I love crown molding and I love the way yours turn...I love crown molding and I love the way yours turned out!<br /><br />http://basicallybrandy.blogspot.com/basicallybrandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388436786497262816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-11789406624045968012013-05-23T13:28:10.161-04:002013-05-23T13:28:10.161-04:00The bathroom is looking good.
I like the squared m...The bathroom is looking good.<br />I like the squared moulding piece but not the two "triangular" ones together. Maybe if I had a good look in person, they would look differently than in the pictures?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-28885724753275189972013-05-23T13:02:05.661-04:002013-05-23T13:02:05.661-04:00I love the molding! It adds so much character! Cau...I love the molding! It adds so much character! Caulk really is ones best friend! Looks great!Vanessa @ AHouse-2-Homehttp://www.ahouse-2-home.comnoreply@blogger.com