I would like to add crown molding to my house and would prefer to do it myself to save money. I have never done anything like this and plan to do the guest room first to work out any kinks.
Any tips, suggestions, good DIY websites or books, etc. would be appreciated.
2007-08-09 10:22:28 · 5 answers · asked by ty 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
straight from the do it yourself network...I present: crown molding...
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/hi_walls_ceilings/article/0,2037,DIY_13938_3567089,00.html
also...i use the d.i.y network all the time to do work around the house and this book: http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Photo-Guide-Home-Repair/dp/0865737533
2007-08-09 10:26:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yea i did my own house and it came out just fine.
First off I would buy a Compound Miter Saw. It doesnt have to be the best one but it will pay for itself over and over again.
Mark you cuts in the direction of the cut. It can get confusing which way to make the cut sometimes.
Paint all of the moldings before you cut and install them.
Use a nail gun to attach them to the wall.
Take your time and doing the guest room first is a good idea.
2007-08-09 10:29:19 · answer #2 · answered by Frankie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO to Home Depot and ask the guys there, you can buy the precut ends now.
Other then this, I know carpenters that can't make all the necessary cuts to make it work right and, they have all the necessary tools for this, that's another think.
I've been in the business for many years and I don't work with it that much so, I had a hard time until it finally came back to me. It's not the easiest job to do in carpenter work.
It's best if you have someone show you and then tell you what tools you'll need.
2007-08-10 00:45:56 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy a miter saw. build yourself a wood cut table with a pocket in the middle for your saw to sit in. Make it so the cut platform on your saw is flush with the top of your cut table. Put a piece of your crown molding on your saw and cut table so the top of your molding is on your cut platform flat and the bottom of your molding is resting up against your fence. It will be at an angle. Nail on a board to your cut table so it holds it at that angle. The reason the bottom is on the top is you have to cut it upside down. Now you have a jig to hold your crown. Dont rely on measurements for your cuts hold the piece up and mark it . Cut a scrap piece with copes on both sides one left and one right. Put your first straight piece in and use your scrap piece with the copes to line it up where your next piece is going to go. Make sure it looks good where your next piece is going to go before you nail it on. It takes two people. Cut your pieces 1/8 to 3/16 long depending on how long of a piece your putting in. put one end in then the other then push on the middle. It makes a nice tight cope. If you have a seam on a long run 45 it on both pieces and nail on a block of wood on the back before you put it up. Im assuming you know how to cope and figure out your angles. It can look really nice when done right. It really dresses a room up. good luck
2007-08-09 14:03:05 · answer #4 · answered by TALLEYMAN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found a good site at www.askthebuilder.
2007-08-10 01:36:35 · answer #5 · answered by Carpenter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go an watch discovery channel
2007-08-09 10:24:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋