{"id":14569,"date":"2022-05-06T13:01:54","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T12:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/?p=14569"},"modified":"2022-05-06T13:15:52","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T12:15:52","slug":"does-crown-molding-add-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/home\/does-crown-molding-add-value\/","title":{"rendered":"does crown molding add value"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Adding crown molding is a great way to add style and elegance to your home. Crown molding is a relatively inexpensive upgrade that adds a lot of polish, and it\u2019s also an attractive selling feature that can set your home apart from others.<\/p>\n
Any upgrade is likely to add value to your home, but it\u2019s nearly impossible to say how much value – if any – crown molding will add. The value may be just that the house is more attractive to potential buyers, not a specific dollar amount.<\/p>\n
Generally, adding crown molding is a good use of home improvement dollars if:<\/p>\n
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Crown molding is not a wise investment if:<\/p>\n
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The price to have crown molding professionally installed depends on the quality, price, thickness and type of the crown molding; the number of lineal feet to be installed; the difficulty of the job (i.e. how many corners have to be cut); whether you\u2019re also having the crown molding painted or stained; and local labor rates.<\/p>\n
Very generally, budget anywhere from $200 to $800 per room for labor and materials. <\/p>\n
The crown molding itself is typically the greatest expense, but prices vary widely:<\/p>\n
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Labor generally adds anywhere from $2 to $6 per lineal foot, depending on the complexity of the project, the type of molding you choose and local labor rates. Keep in mind that this is just meant to be a guideline, though – you could pay more or less.<\/p>\n
You can hire a carpenter or handyman to install your crown moldings, or you can look for a company that specializes in molding and trim work (assuming DIY is not an option). Here are some tips for finding the right professional for the job.<\/p>\n
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