But it's only worth $750 if he can find a buyer willing to pay not only for the press, but for the cost of moving it as well. But he's stubborn in his insistance that he will not part with the press unless I come up with $750 cash to pay him.
Crown molding is typically applied along the seams where ceiling meets wall. Usually it is not placed flush against the wall nor against the ceiling. Instead, when viewed from the molding's end (or as a cross-section), it, the ceiling, and the wall form a hollow triangle.
To install the molding, apply wood glue or construction adhesive to the back of the first piece and attach it to the wall, placing the bottom edge of the wood at the guideline you marked in Step 3. Secure each piece with two 2-1/2-inch finishing nails in line with each other.