We have not yet decided whether we will use crown molding or not but have a question, the last three houses/apartments we have lived in have had crown moldings with a gap between the crown molding and the ceiling. Why are they mounted that way? I think it looks really strange but think there might be a point if it is common to mount the crown molding about half a centimeter below the ceiling. So I am very curious about the reasons for this type of mounting so that we know, IF we end up installing crown moldings in the house ourselves.
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I also think it sounds like skugglist.
Thank you very much, it actually turned out to be skugglister when we took them down, so you were absolutely right. They will be replaced during the renovation.
Now I have a follow-up question, behind the skugglister we found quite large gaps between the wall/ceiling in several places, also at the wall/floor. Is that how houses are built, are there always such holes everywhere? Or is our house carelessly built? Can/should I seal it with something when we renovate, or is it enough to paint the walls and put new molding over the gaps?
Now I have a follow-up question, behind the skugglister we found quite large gaps between the wall/ceiling in several places, also at the wall/floor. Is that how houses are built, are there always such holes everywhere? Or is our house carelessly built? Can/should I seal it with something when we renovate, or is it enough to paint the walls and put new molding over the gaps?
There is usually a gap of 10-20mm between the wall and the ceiling. It's standard so it doesn't necessarily mean it's sloppy work. The intention is for the moldings to cover.
If you want, you can fill the gap with draught strip or soft sealant. It doesn't hurt but at the same time, I'm not sure what good it would do...
If you want, you can fill the gap with draught strip or soft sealant. It doesn't hurt but at the same time, I'm not sure what good it would do...
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