What Size Crown Molding For 8 Foot Ceilings

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What size crown molding for 8 foot ceilings.

Sometimes we don t know something is wrong untill we see it done right. Crown molding will typically be the same height as or perhaps just slightly smaller than the baseboards. Aside from style built up diy crown molding has this big benefit. A standard 8 foot wall typically has a baseboard 3 to 5 inches tall while a 10 foot ceiling calls for 5 to 7 inches.

For standard 8 foot high ceilings the crown cornice height should be 2 to 6 inches. The square footage and level of formality of the room can help determine what crown size in that range is appropriate. Adjust upward for larger rooms. There are many different sizes and styles of crown moulding.

The riser molding is outlined in red. Onto the wall or ceiling might be too dominant or heavy looking in a room with an 8 ft. In addition it s a good idea to choose crown molding based on ceiling height. Here is the same kitchen with a riser molding added below the crown molding which takes the cabinets all the way to the ceiling.

I had a client this past summer and the husband really wasn t sure about installing crown molding. For 9 foot ceilings 3 to 7 inches and for 10 foot ceilings 3 to 8 inches. After he saw how it lifted his 8 ft ceilings he was convinced. Standard 8 foot ceilings can accommodate molding that is between 2 5 inches and 6 inches wide.

Higher 10 foot ceilings should not have any molding. For an eight foot ceiling i usually would specify a molding between 3 inches and 5 1 4 inches wide works best. Casing it usually smaller than baseboard but can be as wide as baseboard is tall. Estimate crown molding width by permitting 1 2 inch of rise for each foot of ceiling height in a room with ceilings measuring 9 to 10 feet.

7 foot ceiling 3 or smaller 8 foot ceiling 3 4 9 foot ceiling 4 5 10 foot ceiling 6 17 foot ceiling 8 or larger this is taken from a builder s. Here is a standard chart for guidance on ceiling height and crown moulding sizes. 8 foot ceilings for an 8 foot ceiling height the recommended crown size is 2 1 2 to 6 tall with no picture mold. It eliminates nailing frustrations.

This design shows crown molding on top of 36 tall uppers and a small space between the crown and ceiling. This is not an all or nothing situation. Here is a working drawing of a kitchen with an 8 ft ceiling.