Home improvement can include anything from installing a door knob to installing crown molding. If you've never installed crown molding before, you may feel a little hesitation, but fear not. With careful attention, diligence and a mindful approach regarding the old adage "measure twice and cut once," you can install crown molding.
Instructions
1. Measure each wall where the crown molding will be installed so that you can purchase the correct amount. Use the stud finder to locate the wall studs so that later you can nail the crown molding directly to the studs. Use a level to determine if the walls or ceiling are not level. If you find that there are uneven areas, you can compensation for those with join compound or caulk after you have affixed the molding to the wall.
2. Measure the first piece of molding and cut a straight edge so that both ends of the molding fit flush against the adjoining walls. Take another piece of molding and turn it over so that the flat surface is face up. Take the end of the molding to be coped to fit over the piece of molding already nailed to the wall and place it in the miter saw and cut it at a 45-degree angle. Mark the mitered edge with a pencil. Take the coping saw to the mitered edge, and saw out any remaining wood. Cut the other end of the molding straight so it's flush again the adjoining wall. Take the piece of molding and nail it to the wall with the coped end fitting perpendicular over the end of molding already nailed to the wall. Repeat this process to install the remaining molding.
3. Use caulking to fill all corner joints of the molding if you are going to paint the molding or use wood putty to fill the corner joints if you are going to keep a natural wood look.
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