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Crown Molding Cost: Per Linear Foot in 2026
Estimate crown molding installation cost per linear foot — with the free trim calculator.
Crown molding is the finishing touch that makes rooms look built-out — and it's surprisingly affordable. Here's the real 2026 cost per linear foot.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Crown molding installed runs $4–$23 per linear foot in 2026, averaging $14–$22. Materials run $2–$10 per ft (polyurethane) to $3–$30 (solid wood); labor adds $8–$20. A 100 ft room runs $1,400–$2,200.
What it costs
Polyurethane crown runs $2–$10 per linear foot in material. Solid wood runs $3–$30. Labor runs $8–$20 per linear foot depending on ceiling height and complexity. Custom painted or ornate profiles cost more.
- Polyurethane material: $2–$10 per ft
- Solid wood material: $3–$30 per ft
- Labor: $8–$20 per ft
- Typical installed: $4–$23 per ft
What changes the price
Ceiling height drives labor — 10-ft ceilings and cathedral rooms cost more. Corners and returns add time. Painting the molding after install adds $1–$3 per linear foot.
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