Crown Molding Kitchen Cabinets

Crown molding can either bond with the ceiling or allow for space above the cabinet.

Crown molding kitchen cabinets. Place the tape measure flush against each area you will add crown molding to. Tighten the nut on your bevel. Adjust the handle and blade so they are flush against each cabinet side.

Crown molding is decorative trim that is added to the top of your 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. Repeat this process with the rest of the cabinets with outside corners.

For any cabinets with an inside corner cut the miters with the opposite 45 degree angle so that the miter angles on the crown molding cut into itself. Cut at one mark then move the molding along to the next mark. Provide a nailing surface for crown moulding by attaching solid wood mounting strips to the top edges of the cabinets.

Using a starter or riser molding in conjunction with a crown molding also provides the ability to better disguise an uneven ceiling as one end of the crown molding may be mounted higher or lower than the other end along the face of the riser. Step 1 use a tape measure to find the length from one cabinet side to the next. How to install crown molding on kitchen cabinets use a straight edge to mark where the bottom of the crown moulding will sit on the cabinet face frame.

Mark all sides of the cabinet onto which you will be attaching crown moulding. Set the miter saw to a 45 degree angle cut. Cut strips of straight 3 4 in x 1 1 2 in wood to fit the front and sides of each cabinet.

Measure as precisely as possible so you don t cut pieces that are too long or short step 2 use a sliding bevel to find the angle of outside corners. Place the inside edge of your bevel s tightening nut on the corner of your cabinet. Get free shipping on qualified crown kitchen cabinet molding or buy online pick up in store today in the kitchen department.