[Shop-talk] crown molding

[john niolon]

here's a question for you wood working guys.  I'm thinking of putting crown 
molding in a couple of rooms.  one is the living room 18'x12'
 with 8' ceilings.

Is there a proportional ratio between the ceiling height and the height of 
the crown molding.

I see several sizes from 2.75 up to about 5" and then you can stack it for a 
really wide molding.

I think with 8' ceilings you could overdo it on molding...

also this will be my first attempt at crown so hints and suggestions are 
welcome.

what do you trim carpenters think

shop content...I will use my compound miter saw, finish nailer, air 
compressor and probably lots of caulk :-)

thanks
John

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