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What are crown moldings?
Crown moldings are used for home decoration, walls and ceiling
are complimented by crown molding’s beauty and class.
What is plaster?
A mixture of lime or gypsum, sand, and water, with fiber added,
it hardens to a smooth solid and is used for coating walls and ceilings. A
sculptured mold or cast in plaster of Paris.
Why should I choose to install plaster moldings?
Plaster is the type of material used thousands of years till
now, still only plaster moldings gives the distinctive look that no other
can give. Plaster will not rot, shrink, or discolor.
Will plaster ruin my ceilings or walls?
Plaster is often used to patch up holes and scratches on walls
and ceilings. So they will not ruin or damage, they are the ideal material
used for endless possibilities.
What
advantages does plaster have on MDF, wood and polyurethane?
MDF is recycled wood “saw dust” compressed. Wood doesn’t have the unique
decorative design to it, unless it’s stamped which can be costly.
Polyurethane is foam base, which feels like plastic. With plaster, because
plaster has the decorative touch and designs that brings the beauty in a
home. Also plaster has some unique characteristic; it does not shrink burn
and absorb moisture.
Why is
plaster not as popular?
Plaster is not as popular these days because wood, MDF and polyurethane
was introduced into the market not too long ago with affordable prices.
People have picked up the trend with those products because they have not
seen plaster products in homes. They don’t know where to obtain them, and
if they do they are not cheap. Plaster is the ideal material for
decorative design moldings, because that’s what they used thousands of
years ago in roman time until today. You will only notice plaster moldings
in Victorian homes, custom homes and high end hotels.
Can I avoid
using screw or nails to install them?
Yes, there are other solutions of installing besides using screw or nail.
Another way of installing them is plaster compound or nail glue. Apply a
reasonable amount on top of the molding and on bottom. After attaching it
to the wall and ceiling wipe off access plaster or glue.
Which is the
best way to cut plaster products?
There is only one way of cutting plaster, and that is using a saw, but
there are two ways of cutting it with a saw. The fastest and easy way is
using a miter saw which cuts it clean and fast. Another method is using a
hand saw if a miter saw is not available.
Can
you supply a great quantity at whole sale prices for my company.
Absolutely, we specialize in large shipments to ensure
savings. Our factory can prepared 1000+ piece orders upon request. Call
for wholesale prices.
Is your company interested in partnership with
a contractor?
Yes, we are always looking to expand our resources. We are looking
for quality installers to refer our customers. Please fill out our
dealer inquiries to become a dealer in your area.
Do you install?
No, our focus is to supply consumers and dealers with our products
uninstalled for low prices. For installation in you area, please call us
for contractor references.
What can Luxor Molding offer vs major home
improvement depots.
Luxor manufacture their own products, cutting middle man
expense for savings to consumer and dealers. We offer installation
directions and support, if you have questions regarding our products
please feel free to call our toll free number for assistance.
When can I expect my order?
Depending on quantity and location of orders, shipment varies. Usually
small orders are quicker then larger orders, because of the time frame
of packaging and shipping carriers. Packaging is usually ready for same
day delivery
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