How do you self-return a crown molding in the middle of a wall? Thank you.?

Question

I read somewhere that we cut it same as an outside corner. But, I could not figure out how we close the opening left by outside corner cut.

Answer 1

A great article here that shows exactly how to do it.
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/knowhow/weekendprojects/article/0,16417,1016651-7,00.html#

And here's a video that shows a return. Just wait for the Lowes ad to end, the video starts right after.
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/videoclip/wallsceilings/0,26194,1181576-1046556,00.html

Answer 2

You need an (adjustable is best) mitre box to make both the straight wall cuts and the left and right 90 degee corner cuts.
A Miter saw has fine cutting teeth.
Looking at the molding from the side (end) view, the two right angle surfaces to go against the wall and ceiling are the only two surfaces that are at right angles to each other.
It's easiest to make the angle cuts with the crown (top, rounded part) of the molding held against the horizontal bottom plate.
Be sure that you hold the molding firmly at a right angle against that bottom plate and the other right angle surface will fit exactly against the vertical plate. Cut that angle.
The molding that goes from the other direction is cut (again with the crown on the horizontal plate) with the saw cutting from the opposite angle position.
The molding needs to be nailed in the exact 90 degree position on the wall and ceiling. I usually use a caulking tube to put construction adhesive against one of the angle cuts and then set the other angle cut against/into the adhesive, then after it's nailed securely, use the tip of your finger to 'cove' the excessive adhesive that oozes out.
That fills the joint and helps holds the molding in place after the adhesive sets.
You will need either someone helping you by holding the far-end of the molding when you nail the first end - or - you can use masking tape to temporarily hold the accurately cut molding in place for nailing.
Nailing molding along a ceiling is an exacting, problematic carpentry project. One of the more difficult 'simple' jobs.

Answer 3

Just like an outside corner. It will look like a triangle when you look straight down at it. In other words, the bottom will start at a point and top will be the distance that set the crown away from the wall. Just use a long piece when you cut it, so you don't get your fingers too close to the blade. And when you finish the cut, let the trigger of the miter saw go, but keep the blade down until it stops. The piece is likely to kick up in the blade and fling across the room, if you don't. And you may have to cut a couple of them to get a good fit, you may have to fudge the miter a bit.

Good Luck

Oh yeah use small brads and a little glue. It will be very easy to split.

Answer 4

You cut a tiny piece just as if it were a long piece and attach it in the end. like you were turning the corner 2 inch or so. which you are, the distance of the thickness of the Crown mold.

Answer 5

Yes, like an outside corner that runs right into the wall. Makes a point.

Answer 6

It is just like an outside corner. Just cut it out of a piece long enough to return

Answer 7

You cut the outside corner, and then straight cut smallest part of the angle you have left

Answer 8

cut it from out to in not in to out taper it so it will just lay on existing