Does anybody know anything about it? Is it hard to put up or should I hire someone to put it up for me?

hire me kitty

If you can measure correctly, you should be able to do it. Watch those angle cut's!

You can find out how to do it on the net.

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if it is true crown, and angled away from the wall you should definately hire someone to do it. It really requires a nice sliding compound miter saw, a coping saw, and a nice finish nailer. To get the angles correct you need to be pretty proficient in math. Buy what you want yourself, and check craigs list for a reputable carpenter in your area. You should be able to get a prety good sized room done for less than 200.00 in labor if you stain it yourself

Thanks so much

you are very welcome.

QVC (or HSN), had some cool crown molding material that was actually a flexible plastic, with overlapping corner pieces. It looked great as long as the walls weren't textured. Was advertised as goof proof. Very reasonably priced, too.

sometimes you cant beat things done the right way. everything that is made to be user friendly looks user friendly

I second what Rob said... He pretty much covered it...

Typically, I'd agree with Rob. However.. My Mom, who is not a finish carpenter, has managed to put in both wood and urethane crown moulding using a 10 inch miter, some adhesive, countersunk finish nails, a tape measure, chalk line, combination square, utility knife and coping saw.
After a few failed cuts.. She just made templates with scrap, that she followed as she went along. Always making sure her last cut fit before marking the second cut.

I didn't say it was impossible Jist, just saying for your typical person it is a chore that will end with a lot of frustration. Cheers to your mother

I agree... The first time I did it back as a teenager.. I think I consumed almost as many board feet in scrap as I did in used product by the time the house was done.

My Mom and Dad had an unusual relationship in regards to the houses they owned along the way. My Father was quick to rip out walls, build additions, install cabinetry, etc.... then lose interest before the project was actually finished.
So.. in order to finish a project.. My Mom and us kids would have to come along behind, while he was at work.. or we would have a tore up house to live in.

Since my Dad died.. I'm still over there every once in a while completing projects that my Dad started years ago. One of the last ones was repairing the sheet rock and tile he ripped out of the guest bath.. trying to find a leak in one of the supply lines. The leak was in the ceiling.. but that did not stop him from ripping out some of the wall right below.. and even a hole on the other side of the room. I've got to give credit where it is due.. He was always good at demolition.

I think it is his way of reminding us he was there.

even though it was frustrating for you, I bet it brings a smile to your face when you think back on it, and go help your mom even now. Thanks for good memories huh? Congrats for being a good son to your mother.

even though it was frustrating for you, I bet it brings a smile to your face when you think back on it, and go help your mom even now. Thanks for good memories huh? Congrats for being a good son to your mother.

if you do it yourself make sure you measure down from the ceiling the same on each wall for where the bottom of the moldinmg rests.that way it stays the same. if not your corners won't fit right with mitered corners!!

that is assuming the house hasnt shifted at all, and everything is plum and swuare, which it never is

Nope.. Each corner is a bit different. A chalk line measured from the ceiling down every 3 feet or so, is a good guide.. then check the angel of each corner at that line as you go.. You will find that you could be + or - a degree from 90. That is when the utility knife and coping saw come in handy.

I make my initial mark with a measurement from the ceiling, and run the laser around the entire room. The benefits of having the right equipment