Add Crown Molding To Top Of Cabinets

Use whatever scrap you have handy.

Add crown molding to top of cabinets.

Begin by using a tape measure to determine the total length of. Paint or stain to your preference. For the sleekest appearance the bottom edge of the crown molding will be flush. 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.

Construct a guide fence for use with your miter saw. Measure the length of crown molding you will need. Use a pin nailer to nail into the corners of the two pieces of crown molding image 2. Measure the crown molding lower edge.

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. Make sure the strip s front edge and the top of the molding are flush as shown at right. First select a crown molding with a vertical height about the same as the narrowest gap between ceiling and cabinet. How to add crown molding to cabinets choosing crown molding.

This extra height provided more surface for the crown to rest against since our cabinet doors leave little space above them. Then glue a 3 4 inch thick strip of clear poplar to the molding s top edge. 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. Prepare and install framing along the top of the.

If you plan to top a bunch of cabinets with crown molding a jig makes it far easier to make. Measuring angles for. Attach crown molding run a bead of glue along each piece of molding image 1. Cut strips of straight 3 4 in x 1 1 2 in wood to fit the front and sides of each cabinet.

Cut the nailing strips. 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. With the measuring tape measure the width and depth of the wall cabinets. Dry fit the crown molding by holding the front piece and a side piece against the front and side of the baseboard image 1.

Each joint in your cabinet molding will form a compound angle. I attached the crown molding to the ripped down 1 6 with 3 4 brads. Cheap wood tends to split crack and warp when compared to mdf. Instructions measure the nailing strips.

Making a molding jig. It is important to fill in the face frame overhang if there is one before installing crown moulding. Cut the nailing. Make sure the pieces are together and in place snugly.

Fill in the gap with a piece of scrap wood that equals the gap. Using a nail gun nail the crown to the baseboard.