How hard is it to cut and hang crown molding?

Question

I would like to hang some crown molding but have never done it before. I would like to use a table saw but do not know what angles to cut and how to measure and so forth. Or is it best to pay someone who knows what they are doing?

I have been quoted $1 per foot. Is that a good price or would I be getting ripped off?

Answer 1

1.00 a ft seems reasonable but i would get 3 estimates
you can cut crown on a table saw making jigs slides that fit in your saws table groove 2 45degree each way & a 90degree
depending on the crown your using the angle may vary
if your doing alot you can buy a mitre saw around 100.00 in lowes if your doing 1 room you can hire an expert @ 1.00 a foot for 80.00 for a 20x20 room if its a nice house i would hire a carp.,,,,your nice house is no place to learn !crown is difficult practice in your storage building no offense ,,,so overall i would say its best to hire someone who knows what there doing AFTER seeing work they have already done !because any one can SAY they know what they are doing !

Answer 2

I installed crown molding in my home a few years ago. It wasn't difficult, but it took me a while to figure out how to get the cutting angles correct.....particularly in the corners.

What I learned is that you cannot cut the corners with only a table saw. The reason is, that there are two angles. You have the angle where the two walls meet, plus the associated with the crown molding as well.

What I found was that I had to cut the molding bottom edge up, and then using a coping saw I had to cut out the exposed cut on one side of the corner joint.

I'm not much of a carpenter, but with practice i was able to figure it out. Just take a piece and practice.

You may also want to do a google or yahoo search and you can find help on line....I've lost the links that I used in the past.

Answer 3

crown moldings a tough one if you've never installed it before. different types of crown require different angles. typical the crown molding lays flat on the table of a miter saw and the blade angle is 33.75 and the bed angle is 31.65. if you cant use a compound miter saw then you have to nest the molding and cut it all upside down, again its complicated. some lumber stores sell corner blocks that you install then install the trim in-between the blocks this eliminates the need for copes and miters. I'd suggest either get a professional to install it or ask someone who's done it before and help them and watch everything they do and learn how that way. good luck

Answer 4

Just play with it....you don't necessarily need a power saw of any kind. You can pick up a hand saw and miter box fairly cheap, then just take a couple feet of molding and just play with your angles...once you see how the angles fit and are cut tackle it! It is very rewarding if you have the time and most importantly the patience...good luck

Answer 5

Your best bet for results is to hire a professional and watch how they do it. If you can measure correctly and remember when to cut a 45 degree overlap or undercut, depending upon if your at an inside or outside corner, and hang one piece at a time, you should get satisfactory results. Do not use a table saw because it is not accurate enough for interior trim. Use a miter box.

Answer 6

You need a compound angle mitre saw for that . You set blade angle at 31.65 degrees and bed angle at 33.75 degrees . Do not use a table saw unless you have a slide jig.
Also get a nail gun with compressor it will save a lot of time.
Any small cracks can be filled with crack seal caulk, then painted after.They also sell corner blocks so if you buy these you wont need to cut any compound angles.
Good luck.

Answer 7

In addition to the molding, you’ll need carpenter’s glue, nails and finishing materials, such as caulk and wood putty. Along with the usual hammer, measuring tape, long level and stud finder, you’ll need a miter saw. - See more at: http://www.miconstruguia.com/en/how-to-cut-crown-molding/

Answer 8

2.25 a foot for the crown in oak the wide 3 1/2 "


need to cope the corners place the crown on your saw thin side up angled it as it will be on your ceiling pencil mark across the bottom of the saw as a reference for every cut . 45 the end then cope it

need to measure exact 1/8 " extra max

i use a short piece coped both ends for a adjusting tool . cut first piece on 45 install nail just to hold it, use the piece coped on both ends to adj corners cut other 2 pieces coped one end square cut the other end . last piece cope both ends

Answer 9

It is diffucult, especially if the ceiling side is a different width than the wall side.
You need a compound mitre-saw to do it.
If it's your first time, it's an expensive and frustrating way to learn. (You'll have many mistakes for sure)
... so let a pro do it faster and cheaper than you can (with no solid experience), and you will be happier sooner with all your hair left intact!

Answer 10

crown molding is a trick to master. If you have'nt done this before, you might want to hire a professional