Add Crown Molding To Top Of Cabinets

With the measuring tape measure the width and depth of the wall cabinets.

Add crown molding to top of cabinets.

If you plan to top a bunch of cabinets with crown molding a jig makes it far easier to make. Cheap wood tends to split crack and warp when compared to mdf. Use one long strip for a row of cabinets the same depth then apply wood glue to each strip nail it in place and let dry. Provide a nailing surface for crown moulding by attaching solid wood mounting strips to the top edges of the cabinets.

Place the crown molding at the top of the riser so it touches the ceiling and nail it in place to the riser image 2. We started off by attaching some scrap 1 x 2 leftover from the fireplace build to the tops of the cabinets with the nail gun and some wood glue like so. Use a pin nailer to nail into the corners of the two pieces of crown molding image 2. Cut the nailing strips.

Attach crown molding run a bead of glue along each piece of molding image 1. Cut the nailing. For the sleekest appearance the bottom edge of the crown molding will be flush. Make sure the strip s front edge and the top of the molding are flush as shown at right.

Construct a guide fence for use with your miter saw. Fill in the gap with a piece of scrap wood that equals the gap. The pre primed mdf crown molding i purchased was under 1 foot and all of the boards were perfectly true and free from any surface blemishes. It is important to fill in the face frame overhang if there is one before installing crown moulding.

Use whatever scrap you have handy. Making a molding jig. Make sure the pieces are together and in place snugly. Instructions measure the nailing strips.

How to add crown molding to cabinets choosing crown molding. Each joint in your cabinet molding will form a compound angle. Measuring angles for. Prepare and install framing along the top of the.

Measure the crown molding lower edge. Begin by using a tape measure to determine the total length of. Using a nail gun nail the crown to the baseboard. Then glue a 3 4 inch thick strip of clear poplar to the molding s top edge.

First select a crown molding with a vertical height about the same as the narrowest gap between ceiling and cabinet. I attached the crown molding to the ripped down 1 6 with 3 4 brads. This extra height provided more surface for the crown to rest against since our cabinet doors leave little space above them. Dry fit the crown molding by holding the front piece and a side piece against the front and side of the baseboard image 1.

Paint or stain to your preference. Crown molding comes in a vast array of styles and sizes so picking one that s ideal for your.