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.

Instructions measure the nailing strips. Construct a guide fence for use with your miter saw. Cut strips of straight 3 4 in x 1 1 2 in wood to fit the front and sides of each cabinet. 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.

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. Begin by using a tape measure to determine the total length of. Attach crown molding run a bead of glue along each piece of molding image 1. Crown molding comes in a vast array of styles and sizes so picking one that s ideal for your.

Measure the crown molding lower edge. 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. Make sure the pieces are together and in place snugly. Paint or stain to your preference.

Measure the length of crown molding you will need. 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. Making a molding jig.

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. The side of the cabinet must be flush with the side of the faceframe for the crown moulding corner to be square. Cheap wood tends to split crack and warp when compared to mdf. Use whatever scrap you have handy.

How to add crown molding to cabinets choosing crown molding. 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. Use a pin nailer to nail into the corners of the two pieces of crown molding image 2.

First select a crown molding with a vertical height about the same as the narrowest gap between ceiling and cabinet. Provide a nailing surface for crown moulding by attaching solid wood mounting strips to the top edges of the cabinets. Prepare and install framing along the top of the. Measuring angles for.

This extra height provided more surface for the crown to rest against since our cabinet doors leave little space above them. Cut the nailing strips. If you plan to top a bunch of cabinets with crown molding a jig makes it far easier to make. Each joint in your cabinet molding will form a compound angle.

It is important to fill in the face frame overhang if there is one before installing crown moulding. I attached the crown molding to the ripped down 1 6 with 3 4 brads.