Alex Anninos is an experienced real estate agent who focuses on the greater Boston market as part of the Mavroules Team. Committed to ensuring that clients purchase and sell quality residences at optimal prices, Alex Anninos has a strong understanding of improvements that boost curb appeal and salability.
Upgrades that significantly improve the feel of rooms can range from applying a fresh coat of paint to walls to installing crown molding to add a touch of elegance along the region where the wall meets the ceiling.
Traditional molding is crafted from wood and presents major technical issues, such as sloping angles and coping at the top. Fortunately, crown molding no longer requires advanced carpentry skills, as it can be bought pre-formed.
Next-generation molding options are often crafted of hard plaster that surrounds light polystyrene foam. This is simply cut to size with a handsaw and fixed in place with a joint compound. The pliable molding works well with the unique curvatures that many rooms present. In order to match the color to the existing wall, simply choose a complementary hue and apply latex paint by hand or with a paint gun.
Keep in mind that certain elements of foam molding preparation require technical skill. One is getting the angle of the inside and outside corners exactly right so that they join without any gaps. This can be accomplished through the use of a handsaw set to cut at a 45-degree angle within a miter box. For a tight fit between pieces, a sanding block or rasp is employed to shave the angled cut back and creating space for the corners to meet seamlessly at the face.
