We just helped a homeowner rescue a DIY crown installation job after they ran into some trouble. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with taking on your own projects, but sometimes things are more complicated than they seem.

In this case, the ceiling is not straight and that makes trim installation impossible - unless you are a specialist with the right tools. This is where we came in. We were able to hold the trim in place, use a compass to scribe the shape of the ceiling and then cut each piece precisely to fit in that location.

Even if you have an older home and your ceilings aren’t perfect, you can still have the great finish crown gives a room, but please, check it out before you get started and don’t be afraid to call in an expert finish carpenter.