Tips on How to Use a Crown Molding Angle Chart and More

Crown moldings add spice to your home, but installing them the wrong way can turn it into an eyesore instead of an eye-pleaser. Believe me, the first time I tried installing crown molding on my own, I had to do a lot of damage control because of so many things. I couldn’t cut them accurately, and somehow, I kept getting confused with the angles. All these were not enough to kill my spirit though, and my love for DIY has helped me master the craft and share what I know with other DIY enthusiasts like you.

Here are a few tips that could help you install crown molding perfectly:

·         Use a crown molding angle chart. The angles are always critical in the proper installation of crown moldings. A crown molding angle chart will be the best reference for you to figure out how to set your miter angle and face bevel before cutting your molding, leaving you with pieces that fit perfectly with each other and to the wall.

·         Start at the front of the room. No matter how perfectly you want things to fit, you would always have seams that show where separate moldings meet. Starting at the front of the room will mean using the longest part of the molding first and leaving the seams towards the back end of the room, where it would be barely noticeable by people walking into the room. As much as possible, center seams in the middle of a stud.

·         Use a stud finder. A stud finder is definitely a useful tool not only in installing crown molding but also in all other kinds of DIY projects that involves your wall. A stud finder helps you find the framing studs used around rooms once they have been covered by walling surfaces.

These great tips will definitely help you DIY your way around a more inspiring home. To make crown molding projects easier, find out more about other resources you could use like the Cut N Crown system and other similar tools.

Science Behind Crown Molding Angles

Getting the perfect angle with the Cut N Crown system.

So You Want To Install Crown Molding

As if the task of installing crown molding wasn't enough, there is also a tricky process of getting the angles right! Don’t feel disheartened, if in the past, you have wasted a frightening amount of expensive crown molding trying to get the angle right. It may seem like a very daunting process that requires lot of precision. However a little patience and knowledge can go a long way in getting the angles right. 

A Little Help

Below are some tips that will get your confidence back when you have lost all hope of getting that perfect crown molding angle. Before applying these methods keep in mind that not all walls and ceilings are plumb and level. However, this is not a problem when using Cut N Crown system.

•  Always buy a few extra pieces when you are shopping for crown molding. You won't want want to fall short of materials in the middle of the project
• Don’t waste your time with a generic miter box. That's what the Cut N Crown jigs are for. Grab a miter saw that performs all the tasks at greater precision, and that is easy to store and carry.
• Read the instruction manual thoroughly for your saw. It will need to be adjusted to the angles you will measure.
• Measurements will be taken with the angle finder supplied in the Cut N Crown kit.
• Be extremely accurate when marking your pieces. It will save you from wasting molding pieces due to human error.
• The next step is using the jigs, included in the kit, to cut your molding at the perfect angle.
• It is highly recommended that you use a nail gun during installation to avoid splintering. Try to hit a stud when possible for the most secure hold.
•  If you have to use more than one piece of molding on the length of the wall, don’t cut them in a straight line. Make beveled cuts to make the seams appear neater.

That's A Wrap!

These simple steps can make installing crown molding a far less daunting task. Don’t be discouraged with the work that it entails. All you need is patience and the Cut N Crown system to aid you in this DIY project you've always dreamed about.

If you need more information or tips using the Cut N Crown system, please visit our website to access how-to videos on installing crown molding.  

Crown Molding For The Living Room

Bored of the regular look of a room and want to bring about some changes? Try crown molding. This will transform your space and make it look ornate. Crown molding is a very popular way to change the look of your house and people generally use crown moldings on ceilings for an added effect. The best thing about installing a ceiling crown molding is that regardless which type of ceiling mold you choose, you can apply the same set of instructions.

Follow these simple steps to change the look and feel of your house.

1. To get the right angles for your crown molding, begin by measuring the corners of the room with the help of a combination square. Hold it horizontally against the wall and the 90 degree section should correspond with the wall. If the 2 sides are congruous, you have a square corner. If the sides do not touch the square perfectly, then it is less than 90 degrees. If the walls are unevenly touching the square then corner is more than 90 degrees. With the help of the square, get the angle estimation to as close as possible and note that down for cutting the molds accurately.

2. Use tape measure to get the distance of the wall.

3. Adjust the miter saw angle accordingly and set it for cutting the final molding.

4. Leave the bottom of the molding on the table horizontally and position the molding piece on miter saw. Check the molding should be at the same angle on the saw as it would be on the ceiling. Once in place, turn on the miter saw and let it begin its work.

5. Make a pencil mark on the bottom of the molding after measuring the length of the crown mold against the wall where you want to install it.

6. Now make adjustments to the miter saws angle towards the right exactly half of the angle of the corner of the wall where you will place the molding. Prop up the molding at the right angle against the fence and the table, align the blade with the pencil mark and begin cutting the molding. The distance is widest on the top of the molding and narrow at the bottom which means that the cut is right.

7. Start the position of the molding between the walls and the ceiling for installation. Nail them into the joists and not just into the dry wall for proper position.

8. Repeat the same set of steps against all the walls in the room.

After completing these simple steps, stand back and enjoy the great work of crown moldings on your ceiling that will change the way your house looks henceforth. Don’t be petrified by the idea of doing this work all across the house once you have done it with a single room in your house. The process remains the same and the transformation is endless. So what are you waiting for? Get started on your next room now, you did a pretty good job with the living room!