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Thanks for your feedback Bud and Neal. I think I'll stop by the showroom to discuss it with the owner, just because I can. I'm sure some of these "call back headaches" were built into the cost. I'm not expecting that he'll step up and do the repair, but I want the satisfaction of calling him on...

Hi Neal, Thanks for replying. Yes, it's a two storey house. It's the crown molding on the main floor plus one seam in the upstairs hallway that had caulking issues. Since the first (and only) callback, the crown molding upstairs seems fine (one seam has a bit of a 3D profile since the repair...

It's on the main floor along the common wall of a semi-detached house (a wall that connects to my neighbour) so it's not even along an outside wall. A new (flat) ceiling was replaced during the reno (the old stucco ceilings were removed) so I can't see how moisture could be a problem. My furnace...

Should I be requesting another call back given that the job is under warranty until October OR should I just try to fix it myself and avoid bickering with the contractor? (see "notes" below) In my opinion, it's a valid callback, but I just wondered what people in the business thought...

PHOTO TAKEN AUG 2015 - This is the current state of the crown moulding. It's hard to tell from the photo, but the seam is rough (caulking was forced from the seam when it expanded) AND there is a gap.

Hi Bud, The gaps are showing where two pieces of moulding were joined together at the mid point of the room. I don't know why they didn't use one piece of molding along the length of that wall. I didn't watch them install the crown molding because it was part of a major main floor reno so I...

Hi, I had crown molding installed last year (early summer 2014) and the crown moulding has shrunk and expanded with the changes in weather, humidity, etc. I posted a comment earlier this year and some of you offered me some great advice so I'm back again to seek your advice. My...

Thanks for all of your opinions :) @Nealtw - Yes, it seems that a clear caulking (I think it's silicone) was applied along the corners and where the tiles meet the tub. The sealer can't be applied to silicone so I applied it to all of the other grout lines. @slownsteady - The sealer was...

Thank you both very much!! I appreciate your time :)

Thanks inspectord. Which caulking do you use? The alex230 or the dynaflex230? Thanks again for taking the time to reply!

My contractor is coming for a call back to fix seams in my crown moulding on Monday. I'm still unsure as to the best product to fill the gaps. Previous posters suggested Alex230 (I found mixed reviews online) and Big Stretch (the reviews were pretty good with only a few complaints) and when I...

Thanks Bud! I did it today :)

Hi, I had a total renovation done on my 3 piece washroom. The floor, approx. half way up the wall and the entire shower stall was tiled including the ceiling in the shower area. The grout is light grey/silver. My question is.........should I seal all of the grout lines? I've been given mixed...

I know the painter used "mud" the first time he filled the mitered edges. I saw him do that. Those are the same areas that have all receeded. Here's hoping they used a different product against the walls and ceiling -- if they crack too, I'll flip! LOL

nealtw - LOL at "nag". A bit of background info ....It was a 6 figure reno (kitchen, two washrooms, new hardwood, tiling, crown moulding, etc). I didn't nag, but I "picked my battles" along the way (eg. if the subfloor was still creaking, I asked them to put in more screws). In hindsight, the...

Havasu, Thank you very much for your advice, too! I'll check my local Home Depot store to see if they carry that caulking. I noticed that it says "windows and doors" on the tube. Can it be used effectively on wooden ceiling crown mouldings in my hallways, living room and dining room? Are you...

Thanks for your advice joecaption. I'll check to see if Home Depot stores in Canada carry that caulking. I didn't watch the installation as it was part of a major main floor renovation. I stayed on the upper floor while they worked downstairs so I'm not sure what process or materials were used...

Hi, I recently had crown moulding installed throughout my house as part of a home renovation. The job was started at the end of March and finally completed at the end of October. I've noticed that there are gaps in ALL of the seams in the crown mouldings. They were previously caulked, primed...