The beautiful look of correctly installed crown molding is a much sought after design additive. It looks terrific, but the price can be outrageous. Even many experienced do-it-yourselfers used to prefer the price of professionally installed molding; especially in comparison to the risk of improperly cutting the molding while installing it themselves. When a person knows how to cut crown molding and how to install crown molding this does not have to be a worry anymore.
Numerous tools have been created to make the installation easier. While not all of these tools are as useful as they claim the job is still much simpler than it once was. If you have decided that do- it - yourself is the way to go then read on.
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With a tape measure check the length of the wall you are planning to use the molding on. Also measure the height between any doorways and the ceiling. These steps will help you avoid not having enough length to cover the rooms and help avoid the boards' width being too great for the space available. Part of know how to cut crown molding is knowing that; in order to cut the molding you must first know the angle of your corners. Measure this with a 360° adjustable protractor. Using a compound miter saw lay the molding face up, set the blade tilt to 0 and the angle to you necessary angle, make your cut and hang. The size of your saw blade will be determined by the size of you molding. A larger board means a larger blade. When installing on a sloped ceiling you should also measure the slope of the ceiling and subtract that from the angle. There are some steps to take that will make your job quicker and easier.
Make sure all pieces of molding are identical and that they fit the area you intend to use them in. Caulk all joints for a stronger hold and more professional look. Using a finishing gun will also look more professional and it speeds up your job. As a result, you learn how to build a screen door successfully. Make sure all cuts are smooth. If you paint the molding before hanging it there is less risk of damaging your current paint job, because the only painting that will need to be done in the house is the touch up of nail holes.
If you follow the steps and apply these hints your job should be simple. Installing crown molding can become an easy home improvement that will improve your enjoyment of your home and raise the value.
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