How To Install Pre Cut Crown Molding

The trick for most homeowners is cutting it accurately.

How to install pre cut crown molding. To install nail two blocks in opposite corners of a wall then measure the distance between them. Install foam crown molding with ron hazelton of house calls. Measure and cut crown moulding with a straight cut to fit in between the blocks. Each corner will come to you as a set of two approximately 12 pieces may vary between 9 15 on decorative pieces cut to make the specific angle you need.

A beginner or pro can do it in hours. For this a miter saw is a must because the easiest way to join the pieces in each corner is with a miter cut. Inside vs outside crown molding corners. Any gap in a coped cut can be easily.

This diy jig will allow you to cut small or large crown as easy as base molding. It s assembled from pine or hardwood and milled in a multitude of profiles to correspond with almost any personal decorating style. Group thedurbincompound i hope you guys enjoy this quick video on crown molding for beginners. The hardest part of installing crown molding is cutting the corners.

Are you intimidated by the thought of having to cut your corners. A coping saw is also good for a beginner. You can t do it like any other trim pieces because the molding sits at an angle between the wall and the ceiling image 1. Inside corners crown molding explained.

Outside crown molding corners explained. Installing blue ceiling tiles and crown molding in a boy s room by decorative ceiling tiles. Crown molding can add an elegant flair to any room and installing it isn t a difficult task. Unfinished solid wood moulding is the most common decorative moulding used in homes.

Pre finished moulding is made from polystyrene and comes ready to install since the finish is applied at the factory saving you the time and expense of finishing it yourself. Consider caulking in the gap between the top of the crown and the ceiling for a smoother appearance if there is such a gap. While cutting crown moulding is still necessary using corner blocks will eliminate the need for any angle cuts with a miter saw. Using a coping saw image 2 is the easiest way to cut the corners because a coped joint is tighter than a mitered joint.

Caulk is also appropriate for smoothing over nail holes and any other marks in the molding. For pre finished white crown molding use paint on white caulk to smooth the joints. The easiest way to do this is by orienting the molding against the saw fence just like it will rest against the wall. We can cut corners for you out of the moulding style you are ordering and send them to you to ease the installation process.