3242 3/4" Crown Hemlock

3242 3/4" Crown Hemlock is a solid hemlock crown moulding, unfinished -- ready for your choice of paint, stain, or clear finish. Crown moulding bridges the wall-to-ceiling joint, adding architectural depth and visual weight to any room. Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada.

Features

• Solid Hemlock -- pitch-free and resin-free, accepts paint and stain more evenly than any other softwood
• Consistent pale colour with straight, fine grain -- produces a smooth, clean surface under both paint and clear finish
• Standard profile at 3242 -- Interior -- wall to ceiling transition, cabinet tops, built-in millwork
• Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada -- confirm stock at your local branch

Specifications

Common Uses

Installed at the wall-to-ceiling junction at the correct spring angle. Hemlock is the preferred softwood for stained moulding. Its pitch-free surface means no bleed-through under paint and no blotching under stain.

Pro Tips

• Position crown upside down and backwards in the mitre saw -- ceiling edge flat on the saw table, wall edge against the fence. This is the correct cutting position for compound mitres.
• For paint: apply directly -- no knot sealer needed. For stain: hemlock accepts stain evenly with a pre-stain conditioner. For clear finish: sand to 180-grit and apply water-based polyurethane or lacquer.
• Nail crown into both wall studs and ceiling joists for a secure installation. Use a stud finder to locate both.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is spring angle?
Spring angle is the angle at which crown sits between wall and ceiling. Common angles are 38/52 and 45/45. The flat edges on the crown back determine the angle.

Why choose hemlock over pine?
Hemlock is pitch-free -- no resin bleed under paint, no sticky sap. It also accepts stain more evenly than pine. Hemlock is the premium softwood choice when finish quality matters.