Learning to successfully cut crown molding on an outside corner with your miter saw will help you achieve a polished look in your decor. Crown molding adds architectural detail, which adds value to your home. Though it's considered a difficult task for an amateur carpenter, it's possible if you pay close attention to detail.
Instructions
1. Measure your wall from outside corner to outside corner. This measurement is what you will use to make your final cuts to create a snug-fitting section of crown molding.
2. Select a length of crown molding that is longer than your measurement from Step 1.
3. Set your miter saw to cut a 90-degree angle in the wood.
4. Place molding into the miter box upside down. The bottom of the crown molding needs to be against the back of your miter box to make a successful outside corner cut. Think of the bottom of the miter box as your ceiling and the back wall of the miter box as your wall. This will help you make sense of the cut.
5. Nail your crown molding into place.
6. Sink the nails below the surface of your crown molding using a nail set.
7. Fill any cracks, gaps or nail holes with wood filler and paint, or stain your crown molding to suit your decor.
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