Whose Side Are You On?

Recently, we began gathering some information about crown molding corner blocks, with the sole purpose of adding them to our store in the near furture. During this whole process, a bit of a debate broke out in the office. We seem to be split fairly evenly between the two sides. There are those of us who love using corner blocks as a decorative accent and then we have the old guard who feels that the only way to do crown molding right is to hand fit each miter. So before we have to put on the gloves and take it out back we thought we would ask our friends for their input in the hopes of settling this dispute amicably. Here are the arguments.

For: There is no easier way to install crown molding than to use corner blocks. All the cuts are straight cuts so you never even have to change saw settings. A square cut molding has only one length (not a short and long measurement) which makes for less confusion. Finally, and maybe the best reason is that it is impossible to cut it upside down. And if you have ever cut crown, you’ve done this at least once.

Against: Crown molding installed with corner blocks will not look as good as properly cut miter joints. There is no way to hide the pattern repeat mismatch. Experienced builders and decorators know that it is almost impossible for the wall length to be an exact multiple of the pattern repeat. Most folks usually hide it in the inside corners. Then rather than having one joint at the corner, using corner blocks creates two joints near the corner. A majority of the time the pattern won’t match.

We really could use some input on this one. As far as who is on what side, I’ll give you one clue. The old in "old guard" describes our product manager way better than it does me. So tell us what you think. Write back now and help us settle this once and for all.

P.S. Don’t tell the"old guard", but I’ll take 10% off your order, right now, just for telling me I’m right. (Actually, I’ll give you the discount even if you don’t agree. But, you do have to log on and give us your opinion.). Do it now, because I don’t know how long I’ll be able to get away with an offer like this.

P.P.S. Just tell us: Pat sent me and your credit card will be refunded 10% upon receipt of your order.

Here’s the link: goceilingmedallion.com.

Happy decorating to you!