Wall-ceiling gap
by Rox24734622
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My 1920's era house has a picture rail at the top of the wall. But the walls and ceiling are not absolutely straight (not even close!) so the moulding was put up with a sizable gap above it. This would not be a problem except that it causes a shadow in and above the gap which appears to be dirt (no matter how many times I check). Any idea what I can do to fix this problem? I was considering filling the gap with rope caulk.
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Sharon Roscher
on Dec 22, 2017
I have the same kind of ceiling in our bedrooms and had the same problem. Rather than fight it, I decided to put tiny Christmas LED lights into the grooves all around the room. Turned out great - give it a try! -
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62q10370829
on Dec 23, 2017
You could try rope lights just hang on hooks along the top edge or any lights. Just put up hooks every few feet. I have the same in the house I'm renting put in one room pugs only on one side of room , 2nd room only 2 plugs & only one works, my room only 3 & 1/2 of one works & one doesn't & 3rd one works. So I can't do it. Good luck. -
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Lsherbach
on Dec 23, 2017
I might add additional quarter round moulding to cover the gap...adds another dimension to your trim- See 1 previous
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2dogal
on Dec 23, 2017
I was going to say caulk, but after reading Lsherbach's answer, I like that better if it can be done. -
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Rox24734622
on Dec 23, 2017
This SOUNDS doable, but the surfaces (ceiling and moulding) are textured and not very straight... could be nightmarish in the long run. I think the caulk option is more practical.
Sharon Roscher
on Dec 22, 2017
62q10370829
on Dec 23, 2017
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