Installing Crown Molding Above Kitchen Cabinets

Cut strips of straight 3 4 in x 1 1 2 in wood to fit the front and sides of each cabinet.

Installing crown molding above kitchen cabinets.

Ask this old house general contractor tom silva installs crown molding on kitchen cabinets with full overlay doors subscribe to this old house. Hold the crown molding against the cabinet and tight to the ceiling then nail it to the cabinet using a pneumatic brad nailer and 1 inch brads. Make sure the pieces are together and in place snugly. Cut the left hand miter joint mark the crown molding s length then use the other guide block to set the saw blade and cut the right hand miter.

This video teaches you how to install crown molding on cabinets with clever tricks and tips it would take you years to learn on your own. Provide a nailing surface for crown moulding by attaching solid wood mounting strips to the top edges of the cabinets. Crown molding that sits atop kitchen cabinets gives them a solid finished look. The side of the cabinet must be flush with the side of the faceframe for the crown moulding corner to be square.

Watch this video and even your first crown molding installation will look neat and professional. Start by assessing the cabinets. 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. In this video we will go over some tips and tricks that might help when.

You can use 1 x 4 lumber and rip these into two or three strips. Use a pin nailer to nail into the corners of the two pieces of crown molding image 2. Use whatever scrap you have handy. Dry fit the crown molding by holding the front piece and a side piece against the front and side of the baseboard image 1.

Using a nail gun nail the crown to the baseboard. Fill in the gap with a piece of scrap wood that equals the gap. Place the crown molding so that it is rests upside down and at a 45 degree angle against the saw fence. It is important to fill in the face frame overhang if there is one before installing crown moulding.

Measure and cut the crown molding front section measure and mark the front section of crown molding to the cabinet width.