It's difficult to deny the appeal of crown moldings made from natural wood. They're beautiful embellishments that can thrive in nearly every home.

However, it's also difficult to deny how time-consuming, expensive and frustrating those moldings are, as they can take days to install and cause stress for even the most experienced carpenters. For people looking at DIY-friendly alternatives, there are plenty of options in the realm of faux crown molding.

It's important to understand what you need and how the different materials fit into your project. That said, you'll want to consider all of the available options — including their pros and cons — before settling on a decision.

What Is Faux Crown Molding?

When a crown molding carries the title of "faux," that designation typically means that it is a more cost-efficient, accessible substitution for the most popular forms of that architectural feature — including solid wood and plaster, which are usually both labor-intensive and expensive.

Installing these alternatives doesn't require as much skill, and they closely emulate the genuine articles without coming off as too contrived.

You can find faux crown molding in various forms, with some of the most common including:

• Peel and stick: These molding products consist of a thinner plastic that's lightweight, yet fairly durable and flexible. Utilizing an adhesive backing, you'll need to peel off the cover and stick the segment wherever you desire. No need for brackets, nails or screws makes installation very quick, but cheaper materials can affect its overall appearance and long-term quality.
• Foam: These moldings are made from styrofoam and are affordable and lightweight. You can install them quickly with caulking or other adhesives, and they're resistant to moisture, insect damage and other decay. However, some foam options are much more prone to denting and damage.
• Rubber: With crown molding kits that utilize rubber pieces, you gain perhaps the best flexibility of any choice, as you can bend them to fit most spaces, including circular ones, with ease. Installation is generally nonproblematic, as you can shape and apply it with little-to-no help. Its look might not feel as refined as other options, and it might need nails through the face to keep it from detaching.
• Polyurethane: Polyurethane is perhaps the closest material to wood regarding look. Here at Focal Point, we utilize it due to its aesthetic appeal, design versatility, ease of use, corrosion resistance and cost efficiency. It is a little softer than wood, however, so it requires careful handling.

Why We Make the Ultimate Faux Crown Molding

Focal Point is arguably one of the most well-known producers of faux crown molding in the United States, as we've innovated in the industry since the 1970s and distribute our products through popular carriers like Amazon and Home Depot.

We've taken polyurethane material and combined it with other premier techniques and strategies to create a remarkably good-looking product — one that any DIYer can install in a single afternoon with limited tools and experience. Utilizing our Quick Clips™ and Molding Mates™, you'll find hanging your embellishments to be an enjoyable experience. 

Once you select from one of our four options, each of which fit in several different styles, we'll send you the molding pieces and the other necessary materials. You can paint the components to meet your desired look, and you can then install the Quick Clips™ mounts on the walls. Once those are set up, all you'll need to do is cut your moldings to scale, snap them into place with a few quick taps, and then cover the joints to create a seamless system.

When it comes to faux crown molding, we're the best provider for you. Contact us today with any questions or buy your faux molding kit online now! See our products below to get started.