Use a miter saw to cut the 45-degree angles needed to turn the corner.
Crown molding is installed against the ceiling and the top of your walls. The wood product can add an elegant look to your ceilings when installed properly. The molding lies flat on the wall and ceiling, and features a 45-degree slope between the two surfaces on the third side. If positioned on the saw correctly, you can cut crown molding quickly and easily.
Instructions
Cutting Corners
1. Measure the length of crown molding that's needed to turn the corner. Measure and mark the two pieces of crown molding that will be installed on the corner.
2. Set your miter saw to cut at a 45-degree angle by releasing the lever at the bottom of the saw and turning the saw. The miter saw should be set to a on both the left and right sides. The saw should be adjusted so an outside cut is made on the wood for an inside corner, and an inside cut for an outside corner. An outside cut, as opposed to an inside cut, is made at an angle that exposes the inner wood from the front of the wood.
3. Turn the piece of molding upside down, and position it so the one flat edge is flush with the bottom table, and the other is flush with the saw's fence.
Hanging Molding
4. Place the molding in its desired position, with the shoulder flush against the ceiling and the base flush against the wall. It may be necessary to have a partner assist you when hanging a long piece of molding.
5. Fasten the molding sections to the wall using the nail gun. Drive the nails into the flat portion of the molding flush against the wall. The nails should be spaced approximately 8 to 12 inches apart.
6. Fill the nail holes with wood putty, then sand the putty once it has dried.
7. Apply a coat of paint to the molding to hide the nail holes and provide a more attractive finish.
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