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Crown
molding is expensive, particularly hardwood crown molding, so it is
imperative to know how to cut crown molding and install it correctly before
beginning such a project.
There
are a number of key how to install crown molding tips for homeowners to
know. I have outlined them in the following sections below.
Keep your Crown Molding Installation Project Simple
First,
if you have never installed crown molding before, keep your first crown
molding installation project small.
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Your
first crown molding installation project should be targeted to a small
room. You should also limit the crown molding installation project to just
the crown molding stock itself, and forego the idea of including
additional underboard stock or other accent trim pieces to the base crown
molding.
Selecting Crown Molding
Make
sure you select quality crown molding stock that is not warped or twisted.
Also make sure it is free from knots, and always buy about 10% more than
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Let the Crown Molding Stock Rest
before Installing
After
buying the crown molding stock, place it in the room where it is to be
installed for 3 days prior to installing it in the room. It is important to
allow the crown molding stock to adjust to the temperature and humidity
levels of the room.
Cut Crown Molding Properly
Knowing
how to cut
crown molding correctly is critical in preventing an expensive crown molding waste
pile. Cutting crown molding requires the use of a miter saw and a coping
saw. When cutting crown molding on a miter saw you must cut it backwards and
upside down so that it will install right side up on the wall and ceiling.
When you need to cope cut crown molding, first cut the crown molding end at
a 45o angle with a miter saw, and then back-cut it with a coping
saw.
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Also it
is imperative that you practice making miter and coping cuts on scrap crown
molding material prior to cutting the actual crown molding stock that you
want to hang on the wall.
Nail Crown Molding into Wall Studs and Ceiling Joists
When
installing crown molding it is important to nail it into wall studs and
ceiling joists, or ceiling furring strips. Drywall only will not hold the
crown molding to the walls.
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Use Glue on all Joints
Before
nailing crown molding sections to walls, make sure you apply wood glue to
the edges first.
With
these tips on how to install crown molding you should now have the basics to
begin a crown molding installation project. If there is any one tip that is
more important than the rest, it is the need to practice making crown
molding cuts on scrap material before cutting the actual pieces. Good luck
with your crown molding project.
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