Crown Molding and Light Rail

Crown Molding and Light Rail

Resurrect Wood Refinishing can add crown molding on top of your cabinets or light rails underneath. Among standard stock that can be stained, colored, and glazed, we can partner up with vendors for anything custom. For more information about crown molding check out our blog below.

What is crown molding?

Crown molding is a decorated millwork piece that is typically installed above interior walls, windows, doors, and most importantly, cabinets. There are many different styles of it that can be used in almost any space. Originally, crown molding was designed to cover gaps between the ceiling and walls. It is commonly identified by its S-shaped profile. In ancient history, crown molding was used primarily by the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans as a status symbol in their stonework. They were frequently placed above noble homes, temples, and governmental buildings as decorative pieces. The stonework in crown molding for these buildings would help accentuate shadows, emphasizing borders between vertical and horizontal sections. This added height, depth, and richness to the buildings.  Through generations this style of decoration has remained popular, especially since it has become more accessible than ancient times. Whether your design goal is traditional, modern, or somewhere in between, Resurrect…

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