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I put blue scotch tape on my laminate moulding to protect it when I was painting the trim. I wasn't able to paint the room all in one weekend, and as things go, it took a few weekends to finish the job. When I removed the tape it pulled off the laminate covering.
I'd rather not replace the moulding. Is there a good way to repair this?
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It may be possible to repair, but depending on the underlying material, I would take different approaches.
If it's particleboard, your best bet is trying to patch it with veneer. You can find sheets (for bigger patches) online, or banding at most big box stores. The main problems here are matching the current laminate and applying the patch so it isn't obvious. Some tips: Make sure the surface is clean and ready to take the patch, and try to make the patch as "un-square" as possible, so it doesn't stand out. Tracing paper and a lot of patience are required.
If it's plywood, I would refinish the cabinet. If the laminate problem is from heat, it's going to occur again after the patch. You can apply the same veneer patch method to plywood (it's easier), but this will likely be a recurring problem and you might look into a different cabinet finish or a higher quality laminate.
You might not have to create a fully vertical face to apply your crown. Crown molding is usually either 38 or 45 degrees (with some exceptions, so make sure and check) and it looks like the wall angle is greater than that so all you need to do is create a flat spot for the foot of the crown to land on. Here's a drawing:
I wouldn't recommend 1/4 round because it always looks like you're trying to fix a mistake and it shows all the inconsistencies in the wall/ceiling. Hope this helps.
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Your best bet then would to get an artist brush and acrylic paint from an art supply or craft store. That can be blended to get the color you need to touch it in, though replacing it would be my choice to do. All told it would take less time, and about the same cost, if you have the cutting tools.