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Crown molding installation in Metro Detroit: what to expect
Crown molding finishes the joint between wall and ceiling and adds a lot of character for the size of the job. It is common in living and dining rooms, kitchens (on top of cabinets) and primary bedrooms. Many older Metro Detroit homes have plaster walls and ceilings that are not flat, so crown takes more skill here than in new construction.
A good installer uses a profile scaled to the ceiling height, copes inside corners, glues and pins outside miters so they stay closed through dry winters and humid summers, and adds blocking where there is nothing solid to nail into. Wavy ceilings are handled by bending the crown to follow them or by caulking small gaps. For a matching look below, see baseboard installation or wainscoting.
What a proper job includes
- Choice of profile and size scaled to the room
- Layout that finds framing or adds blocking where needed
- Coped inside corners and glued outside miters
- Scarf joints on long walls
- Careful work around plaster walls and uneven ceilings
- Nail holes filled, joints caulked and ready for paint
- Protection of floors and furniture and cleanup
What drives the price
- Linear footage and number of corners
- Profile size, material and whether it is built up from pieces
- Ceiling height and scaffolding or ladders needed
- Plaster walls, uneven ceilings or vaulted areas
- Crown on cabinets versus walls
- Painting or staining included or not
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Permits and licensing in Michigan
Michigan's residential code exempts cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work from a building permit. Plumbing, electrical or gas changes need their own permits and licensed trades, and work that cuts or removes structural framing is not an ordinary repair, so confirm with the local building department (BSEED in Detroit).
Paid residential work above a threshold set by state law requires a LARA license: a Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license that lists Carpentry, or a Residential Builder license. Check the number on the LARA lookup. In homes built before 1978, cutting, sanding or removing painted trim or plaster must follow the EPA lead-safe work practice rule, which requires a certified firm for paid work.
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How to compare quotes
- Tell every bidder the rooms, ceiling height and profile you want.
- Ask how they handle inside corners and uneven ceilings.
- Confirm whether caulking and painting are included.
- Ask about lead-safe practices if old painted trim will be removed in a pre-1978 home.
- Check the license on the LARA lookup and ask for proof of insurance.
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