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.  

Amateur Cabinet Maker & Crown Molding Installer

This is a story of an amateur crown molding installer, we also will add it is the story of his first cabinets too. Please take a look:

It is a pretty simple layout, nice, but simple. Obviously, as we are crown molding folks, these cabinets are missing something. Where is the crown molding? Well it turns out that these cabinets went without crown molding for about 6 months all due to a disagreement on the type of crown molding that was to go on them. We all know where these disagreements begin when you are a do it yourselfer. That is right, it comes from the contractor(husbands) and the client(Wives). This was no different as this fine amateur woodworker told us the couple came to an impasse on what style they wanted to line the top of their cabinets and he went on strike. The next bit of information is something else we woodworking types know well. The contractor never wins the strike nor is the compromise rarely ever in the favor of the husband. Experience teaches us that. Well in the end the purchase was made, a nice 3 plus inch crown on a 45 degree spring angle. It was stained and finished exactly as the cabinets had been and it turned out quite nice.

Learn How to Install Crown Molding On Protruding Cabinet Sides-

Not too many crazy angles on the install so he felt it would be simple enough. But what he didn't realize is that 1/8 inch lip on the edges of his cabinets with not allow his crown molding to run smooth on the sides of his cabinets. I will stop right here and ask every one reading this, how would you have handled that situation? I should create a poll to find out the answers. Can you tell by the next picture how he moved forward on the cabinet crown?

Yea, he placed it on top of the cabinet. Good job recognizing that. He was upset with himself though because he felt he did it all wrong as the flash on this picture shows, it is not perfect. The little bit of gap he has can be frustrating for this type of crown molding install. Most likely what he did here was did not set up his backer blocks properly behind this crown molding. Catch up with us next time as we take a further look at this project and if you want to be able to install crown molding yourself please visit our website and in minutes with our jig, we will have you installing crown perfect!