Hey everyone! I've recently remodeled my kitchen in a 48-year-old house. I stripped everything down to the studs, put up new drywall, installed cabinets, and painted crown molding. I did a good job leveling the cabinets, but I messed up and didn't check the ceiling, leading to a significant 5/8" gap between my upper cabinets and the crown molding along a 5-6 ft stretch. I suspect this is due to a sagging ceiling caused by the trusses.
Now I'm looking for advice on how to fix or at least disguise this gap without ripping out the cabinets, although I might have to remove the crown molding.
Here's what I'm considering:
- Mudding around the right side to fill the gap
- Adjusting the crown molding for a more modern look that matches the ceiling shape
- Reinforcing trusses to level the ceiling (is that even a realistic option?)
- Creative solutions I might not have thought of
- Or just leaving it as it is
I'd appreciate any recommendations for fixes that won't end up looking patchy or require significant demolition. Has anyone dealt with something similar? What worked for you, and how much did it cost? Also, how complicated is it to deal with trusses in an older home? I've attached some pictures for reference.
2 Answers
That sounds like a tricky situation! One idea could be to create a multi-piece crown molding solution that can adjust to the ceiling's angle. It might help in blending everything together and covering the gap. Just be mindful, though, if your ceilings are 8 feet, it could make it a bit harder to achieve without replacing the cabinet doors altogether. Those things can be pricey!
Honestly, it might be best to just leave it for now and see if it bothers you after a few weeks. If your ceiling is structurally safe, you could look into straightening it later on. Sometimes our eyes get used to these things, and if nobody else notices it, it might not be worth the hassle!
I had people come over and spot it right away! Since it’s a focal point when walking up the stairs, it is pretty noticeable, unfortunately.
That's an interesting thought! Iq would be challenging to do that since our cabinet doors are custom-made and could be tough to match. Just thinking about cabinet doors is stressing me out! ?