Can crown molding be installed flat?

Most techniques for cutting crown molding involve awkwardly holding the crown against the fence of the saw while making the cut. With this method the crown can be laid flat on the saw, which makes the whole process a little easier and a lot more precise.

How is crown molding attached to cabinets?

Provide a nailing surface for crown moulding by attaching solid wood mounting strips to the top edges of the cabinets. Cut strips of straight 3/4-in x 1-1/2-in wood to fit the front and sides of each cabinet. (Use one long strip for a row of cabinets the same depth.)

Is crown molding hard to install?

Compared to wood, foam crown molding is not only affordable and easy to install, but it’s also pliable—making it easy to work with around the curvatures of your home.

Which side of crown molding goes up?

Crown moulding is installed in the reverse fashion of base moulding. The deeper grooves go on the bottom, and shallower grooves belong on the top. Generally, crown moulding extends further down the wall than on the ceiling. The concave (cove) side goes down, and the convex (rounded) side goes up.

Where do you nail crown molding?

Crown molding is usually nailed to the wall studs along the bottom edge and into the ceiling joists above– a lot of stud-finder work.

Do you put crown molding in the kitchen?

Most experts recommend putting crown moulding in the centralized rooms of the house (like the kitchen, living room, family room, and dining room), however, the bedroom is also a great place to utilize it.

What size nails do you use for cabinet crown molding?

Crown is typically nailed up with a 2” finishing nail and a compressor and finishing gun. Outside corners are usually done with a brad nailer and 1” brad nails with glue. Studs are generally 3-1/2”, drywall a ½” and the crown moulding a minimum of ½”; therefore 2” finishing nails are necessary.

Can I use 18 gauge nails for crown molding?

18 gauge should work fine unless you’re putting on a really huge crown mold. 15 gauge is meant more for doing outdoor trim, like window trim or corner board. 16 gauge might be a little big if your trim is thin, you risk having a split, and the holes to fill in will be bigger.

What is the angle for crown molding?

When using an angle chart, it is important to know the spring angle of the crown, which is the measured angle between the back of the crown to the wall when the molding is installed. Crown typically comes in 45°/45° or 52°/38°.