This is probably a silly question, since I have exactly 0 wood working projects under my belt. I typically don't shy away from small DIY projects. I've replaced light fixtures, installed faucets, replaced leaky gas lines, repaired a refridgerator. But as I consider crown molding I wonder if I'm getting in over my head.
I'm selling a condo and have two options. 1) Fix about 30 nail pops and paint the ceiling, or 2) put up crown. Crown is a good selling point and just the thought of paining the ceiling makes my back hurt.
A friend bid the crown project at $800 (600 SF & 3 rooms). When I consider that I've gained no equity on this property--poor investment--its hard to justify. Its basically money I'm throwing away, and I'm already throwing away $1800 on carpets.
Also, the walls are not straight. This was a gut rehab (5 years old) over the original framing and the drywall is not straight and the corners are not square. I don't need to measure them to tell you that. One bedroom wall is bowed rediculously, but that is another topic for another day...
So, even if I could get through it, will I wish I'd spent the $800 at the end of the day?
Thanks,
Kristin
I'm selling a condo and have two options. 1) Fix about 30 nail pops and paint the ceiling, or 2) put up crown. Crown is a good selling point and just the thought of paining the ceiling makes my back hurt.
A friend bid the crown project at $800 (600 SF & 3 rooms). When I consider that I've gained no equity on this property--poor investment--its hard to justify. Its basically money I'm throwing away, and I'm already throwing away $1800 on carpets.
Also, the walls are not straight. This was a gut rehab (5 years old) over the original framing and the drywall is not straight and the corners are not square. I don't need to measure them to tell you that. One bedroom wall is bowed rediculously, but that is another topic for another day...
So, even if I could get through it, will I wish I'd spent the $800 at the end of the day?
Thanks,
Kristin