Kitchen Cabinets Crown Molding

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Kitchen cabinets crown molding. 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. Adjust the handle and blade so they are flush against each cabinet side.

Depending on the cabinets that you have chosen and the look that you want to achieve crown molding give the cabinets that special finishing touch that will turn kitchen cabinets into formal furniture if that s what you like go for it. Crown molding is decorative trim that is added to the top of your cabinets. The benefit of installing crown molding is that it draws the eye upward showcasing the elegance of your cabinets.

Place the inside edge of your bevel s tightening nut on the corner of your cabinet. Tighten the nut on. 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. Measure and mark the front section of crown molding to the cabinet width.

A starter or riser molding is mounted to the cabinet top in order to simulate an extension of the cabinet box allowing the crown molding to be installed higher. Crown molding can either bond with the ceiling or allow for space above the cabinet. 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.

Take a piece of crown molding longer than the front of the cabinet and cut a 45 degree angle off one side. Keep the stain label and in the future you can add the molding if you decide. Cut crown molding for front of cabinet measure the length of the front piece of baseboard.