The necessary tools for painting crown molding<\/h2>\n

painter’s tape, putty, paint, sandpaper, paint tray, and angled brush. It’s better to use semi-gloss paints for this task and consider it a few shades darker than the floor color. Obtain sandpaper with at least three grit levels and have at least two five-centimeter angled brushes on hand.<\/p>\n

As you can see, for painting crown molding, we need simple and handy tools. More important than the tools is the ability to work with them. In the following of the article, we will guide you step by step on how to paint crown molding.<\/p>\n

Step one – Preparing the crown molding<\/h3>\n

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Take a damp sponge and thoroughly clean any dust, dirt, and debris on the crown molding, ensuring you have a completely clean surface.<\/p>\n

In the next step, sand the surface of the crown molding using sandpaper. It’s better to start with rougher sandpaper and gradually switch to finer sandpaper until the surface of the moldings is completely smooth and polished.<\/p>\n

Now, proceed to the holes and grooves; take some putty and use a putty knife to fill in the grooves and holes on the surface of the crown molding. Allow it to dry for a while, and then sand the putty with fine sandpaper until it is smooth and uniform. Finally, wipe away any remaining dust and debris with a clean cloth.<\/p>\n

Continuing the steps of painting the crown molding, you should remove the painter’s tape and separate the molding from the wall and floor. If the wall and floor surfaces are free from dust and dirt, the tape will adhere better and more easily. Open the tape approximately every ten centimeters and gently apply it along the edge of the work, continuing this process until you reach the end of the molding. Be careful not to cover the tape over the actual molding itself. It’s better if the tape is in one continuous piece; if the painter’s tape is cut into small pieces and stuck together in small areas, there is a higher chance of paint bleeding. After fully applying the tape, you should take a putty knife or cutter and gently press down on the edges of the tape to ensure it adheres completely to the work.<\/p>\n