What kind of molding do you use for a fireplace?

It’s true that traditional crown molding gives the illusion of a larger and more impressive fireplace than it actually is. Using this grey crown molding, the mantle in this contemporary space looks sleek and modern.

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Which side of the crown molding goes up?

Installing crown molding is done in the opposite manner of installing base molding. Those with deeper grooves should be on the bottom and those with shallower grooves should be on the top Crown moulding is more commonly found on the walls than the ceiling, with the latter being the more common place for it to extend. The concave (cove) side descends, while the convex (rounded) side ascends.

What are the angle cuts for crown molding?

For the most part, crowns are available in either 45°/45° or 52°/38° angles. For those who don’t know the spring angle, use a bevel gauge to check the angle, or cut test blocks of 45 degrees, 52 degrees, and 38 degrees to slide under the crown.