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Installing Molding with Joint Compound
Now how easy is that??? I love it!
Finally, other pros are seeing it my way! Now, I'm the queen of joint compound (No, I really mean that!). And I've been using joint compound for years as a wall adhesive.
Well, I was nearly shocked this morning as I read an internet article from "This Old House" showing how to install crown molding using joint compound! Woo Hoo! I wasn't a nut case after all (as some in the industry might have thought I was).
Joint compound is amazing stuff and mimics old fashioned plaster in many ways, which dries rock hard and stays strong enough to hold even heavy plaster ceiling medallions in place.
Any time I want to "glue" something to a wall (such as cast plaster pieces from a mold), I simply use joint compound. No need to add glue, trust me, that puppy will stay in place good and solid!
Another great use for joint compound is making your existing moldings look like new. Walk around just about any home and check out the moldings. You will see cracks between the molding and the wall caused by settling of the foundation and natural wear.
Fill these cracks with joint compound simply smoothed over the crack with your finger, then wipe away any excess with a damp sponge and allow to dry. Re-paint and wha la! Your molding now appears new and fresh! How durable is joint compound when holding up plaster pieces in a ceiling or wall design? Well, I installed a plaster ceiling medallion using our molds 5 years ago and it's still there, just as gorgeous as the day I did it and the only adhesive I used was simple joint compound.
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