Short answer – It depends.
Here we delve into some of the most common factors that determine real world crown molding cost in the Twin Cities.
Rough Ballpark
Basic: $20 – $30 ft after tax delivery and installation for a standard paint grade profile
Mid-Range: $30 – $40 ft after tax, delivery and installation for a standard stain grade profile
Higher end / Custom $40+ ft after tax, delivery and installation for custom applications
It doesn’t matter if you are in Blaine, Lino Lakes, Ham Lake, Andover, Maple Grove or Shoreview – the price is the price.
Top drivers of crown molding costs
Paint grade vs stain grade. Stain grades such as oak, maple or knotty alder will always cost more than paint grade materials that are designed for smooth, clean lines.
Size and profile of your crown molding. Large or complicated crown molding profiles take more skill and attention to detail to get just right.
Ceiling height and access. 8-9 ft tall ceilings are pretty standard in the Twin Cities, but if your ceilings are 12ft off the ground we may need to set up scaffolding in your house and call in a 2nd pair of hands to install everything – hello extra labor costs.
Layout of your room. Does your dining room or living room have 4 straight walls or will your installer need to navigate through 16 oddly angled cuts just to install crown in your fancy foyer?
Ceilings. Are they flat or are they vaulted? Crown molding installation is already tricky as it is, but start adding in vaulted ceilings and your labor prices can skyrocket past a target budget in no time.
Custom installations. Yeah, those larger ornate crown molding profiles can look cool in the correct environment, but in reality, they are made up of several different profiles that are carefully stacked on top of each other. Multiple trips around the room on a ladder multiplies the labor costs.
Bottom Line
Crown molding can be a quick facelift or a signature statement that brings magazine quality to your home. Want the luxe look without the drama? Hire a professional trim carpenter who knows miters from mayhem and can design your space to wow your friends and neighbors.