How do you fill in a join in the crown molding?
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Caulk.
Normally Joints in crown moulding that are either faulty cuts or just the cut just didn't line up perfectly can be filled with white paintable caulking. Apply some caulk to the joint and use a small putty knife to push it in the crack following the profile of the moulding. I hope this helps!
joint compound will also work.
Sometimes this happens when there is settlement. I would use a caulk, followed by light sanding and touch-up paint. If possible, save some of the trim paint when the moulding is installed so you have a great match for touch-up.
It isn't easy to caulk a perfect seam - the caulk seam can sometimes be higher than the moulding, so I would sand it so the seam is perfectly smooth.
I agree with the previous posts recommending caulk. Caulk has an elastomeric quality that wood fill and joint compound do not. Joint compound and wood filler shrink as they dry and typically fall out.