Add Crown Molding To Top Of Cabinets

Measure the crown molding lower edge.

Add crown molding to top of cabinets.

Making a molding jig. Attach crown molding run a bead of glue along each piece of molding image 1. Use whatever scrap you have handy. With the measuring tape measure the width and depth of the wall cabinets.

Using a nail gun nail the crown to the baseboard. 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. The side of the cabinet must be flush with the side of the faceframe for the crown moulding corner to be square. Cut the nailing strips.

Use a pin nailer to nail into the corners of the two pieces of crown molding image 2. 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. First select a crown molding with a vertical height about the same as the narrowest gap between ceiling and cabinet. Paint or stain to your preference.

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. Make sure the strip s front edge and the top of the molding are flush as shown at right. Cut the nailing. Measure the length of crown molding you will need.

Instructions measure the nailing strips. Cheap wood tends to split crack and warp when compared to mdf. Crown molding comes in a vast array of styles and sizes so picking one that s ideal for your. It is important to fill in the face frame overhang if there is one before installing crown moulding.

Then glue a 3 4 inch thick strip of clear poplar to the molding s top edge. Provide a nailing surface for crown moulding by attaching solid wood mounting strips to the top edges of the cabinets. Make sure the pieces are together and in place snugly. This extra height provided more surface for the crown to rest against since our cabinet doors leave little space above them.

Construct a guide fence for use with your miter saw. I attached the crown molding to the ripped down 1 6 with 3 4 brads. 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. For the sleekest appearance the bottom edge of the crown molding will be flush.

Each joint in your cabinet molding will form a compound angle. How to add crown molding to cabinets choosing crown molding. Dry fit the crown molding by holding the front piece and a side piece against the front and side of the baseboard image 1. Prepare and install framing along the top of the.

Measuring angles for. If you plan to top a bunch of cabinets with crown molding a jig makes it far easier to make.