Stacked crown sits on a riser board, so it adds height and a second layer of profile above the cabinets. It's the right choice when a single crown looks light, or when the cabinets stop short of the ceiling and you want a fuller finish.
Stacked crown is a bigger, more traditional detail. Here is how to tell whether it fits your kitchen.
Stacked crown takes more planning than single crown, so we start with the ceiling.
We measure the ceiling and any soffits, and check whether the cabinets reach the ceiling or need crown above them. Uneven ceilings change the plan, and we'll tell you so up front.
The riser and crown are built in Palmer. Painted crown is poplar, and stained or natural crown is hardwood. Both are sized to your ceiling.
Installation takes a day or two for most kitchens. The crown is scribed to uneven walls so the seams stay tight.
Stacked crown is usually added with painting, refacing or new cabinets, because the cabinets and the molding need to be planned together. It can be added on its own, but it's easier to plan from the start.
Tell us about the ceiling. Photos of the top of the cabinets and the ceiling line help us see what the molding has to fit.
Lead time follows the rest of the project. Crown itself is usually a day or two on site, and we'll confirm the timing on the written quote.
Single crown is the simpler choice and works well in many kitchens. Stacked crown adds a riser and a second molding, so it has more depth, takes longer to build and costs more. Choose it because the room calls for it, not because it's the bigger option.
A flat board set under the crown. It lifts the molding and adds a second layer of profile. Stacked crown is crown set on that riser.
It adds a riser and a second molding, so it has more depth. It takes longer to build and install, and it costs more than single crown.
Painted crown is poplar. Stained or natural crown is hardwood.
On very uneven ceilings, it's often better to keep the molding below the ceiling. We'll check your ceiling when we measure.
Yes. Crown costs less as an add-on to painting or refacing than as a standalone job. Every job gets a free, written quote.
It can make the cabinets read as part of the ceiling line, which often looks taller. Results depend on the room, so we'll show you options on the visit.
Yes. Painted crown is painted to match, and stained crown is stained to match the cabinets. We'll confirm the finish with samples.
We're based in Palmer, MA, and work across the surrounding towns, including Ware, Monson, Ludlow, Wilbraham, Belchertown, Brimfield, Springfield and Chicopee. Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut are both in range. If your town isn't listed, ask us, because it may still be.
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