Uptown Interiors

Sometimes laminate flooring boards start to separate due to changes in humidity, or simply from being in high traffic areas, leaving gaps between them. You can close these gaps fairly easily using the steps outlined on the sketch. If the gaps have been there longer than you care to remember, make sure you vacuum them for any dust/particles before proceeding. Happy Renovating!

Coffered ceiling installed by Uptown Interiors.

TRADE SECRETS REVEALED: NO-MESS WIRING via William Hyman, electrical contractor and old-house wiring specialist, Silver Spring, Md. Reduce the amount of wall an...d ceiling repair that's typically required when adding overhead outlets for new light fixtures by installing crown molding at the same time. Choose your molding profile, preferably one made from hollow foam; this type doesn't require nails for installation and creates a channel in which to hide wiring. Cut any holes you need to fish wire to the new fixture outlet in the space that will be covered by the molding. For instance, if you were to choose a 5-inch or bigger profile, you would cut holes in the wall approximately 3 inches from the ceiling, then obscure them and the wiring itself with molding, says Hyman. TOH TIP: Use glue-up crown as a chase to hide wiring and holes in the wall when adding a new outlet for an overhead light. Secure wires to the wall with one-hole straps. MORE TRADE SECRETS> https://www.thisoldhouse.com//trade-secrets-easy-low-cost-

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Custom 9 foot pillars with backlit crown moulding on main floor.