Installing Crown Molding Above Kitchen Cabinets

Fill in the gap with a piece of scrap wood that equals the gap.

Installing crown molding above kitchen cabinets.

Check out our video review and demo of adding crown molding to your kitchen cabinets. In this video we will go over some tips and tricks that might help when. Cut strips of straight 3 4 in x 1 1 2 in wood to fit the front and sides of each cabinet. Using a nail gun nail the crown to the baseboard.

You can use 1 x 4 lumber and rip these into two or three strips. Provide a nailing surface for crown moulding by attaching solid wood mounting strips to the top edges of 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. The side of the cabinet must be flush with the side of the faceframe for the crown moulding corner to be square.

Set the miter saw to a 45 degree angle cut. Make sure the pieces are together and in place snugly. Dry fit the crown molding by holding the front piece and a side piece against the front and side of the baseboard image 1. Crown molding that sits atop kitchen cabinets gives them a solid finished look.

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. It is important to fill in the face frame overhang if there is one before installing crown moulding. Use a pin nailer to nail into the corners of the two pieces of crown molding image 2. Watch this video and even your first crown molding installation will look neat and professional.

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. Place the crown molding so that it is rests upside down and at a 45 degree angle against the saw fence. Measure and cut the crown molding front section measure and mark the front section of crown molding to the cabinet width. Use whatever scrap you have handy.

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