is it hard to install crown molding, what are the basics of the job?

Answer 1

It's not really hard, the worst part is cutting the corners so the ends match up correctly.

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Answer 2

Not if you have the right tools and the concept. You need a comopund mitre/cutoff saw. That is a form of circular saw that you can set to the angle at which you want to cut the end of the crown molding and then use it to chop off the end of the molding. Buy, borrow or rent that saw - doing the cuts by hand will drive you crazy. You also need a ruler or measuring tape that you can use to find the exact length for each piece of molding. The concept is to cut each piece of molding at a 45 degree angle so that the two cut edges fit together and make a 90 degree right angle corner. You cut the front of the molding for the usual inside corner and you cut the back for the unusual outside corner. BUT there is a real life problem that makes it tricky. That occurs when the walls you are putting the molding on really do not meet at a right angle (very common especially on older houses). The trick then is to cut the first one and put it into place. Then try a scrap of molding with a matching angle and see if the two pieces fit nicely. If not you are going to have to make the second piece of molding a slightly different angle so that the two add up to the angle needed for that corner. This is where practice, skill, luck, and care come in.

Answer 3

It is not hard. You will need an angle, tape measure, mitre box, a hand saw (if you don't have a power mitre saw) a ladder, nails (brads), a countersink, nail hole filler, and paint or stain.

First you measure the length you need from corner to corner with the tape measure. If you are going to intall the molding around the entire room, you will need to know the angle of your corners. Most homes are not exactly 90 degrees. You cut the ends of your molding to fit using the mitre box and saw. I prefer to paint or stain my trim before I install it.

Then, put it up with the nails, driving them at an angle into the corner. Use the countersink so you don't dent the wood. Fill your holes from the nail heads, sand lightly if needed, and use a craft brush or toothpick to dab touch up paint over them.

That's it!

Answer 4

This project will cost you a ton of money in wasted materials, I've been a Carpenter for 25 years, and know guys who have been in the trade as long as me who still can't get the concept. Inside corners have to be "Coped" not "Mitered". New or old NO house has "True" right angle corners. If this is a Stain and varnish finish, forget it. If you plan to paint, don't set your hopes to high, and buy a LOT of caulk.

Answer 5

If it is ur first time u will waste lotta money on materials. U have to be good at mathematics , measuring basically and angles. U should also get the right tools, cutting tools, nail guns, measuring tool ,moulding, and know how to work around ur walls especially on the older homes. Lotta settling most likely ur walls will not be straight, yet very bumpy and different angles.

Answer 6

Crwon Molding...a Level and Nails...I think thats about it......Good Luck !!!!

Answer 7

Not too hard. Just using small nails to hammer it up and filling in the nail holes with putty.

Answer 8

for a beginner I think it is hard, I have wasted more time and screwed things up from trying to do stuff like this myself. Save time and aggravation and hire a pro.