Installing Crown Molding Above Kitchen Cabinets

You can use 1 x 4 lumber and rip these into two or three strips.

Installing crown molding above kitchen cabinets.

In this video we will go over some tips and tricks that might help when. Measure and cut the crown molding front section measure and mark the front section of crown molding to the cabinet width. Hold the crown molding against the cabinet and tight to the ceiling then nail it to the cabinet using a pneumatic brad nailer and 1 inch brads. Set the miter saw to a 45 degree angle cut.

Crown molding that sits atop kitchen cabinets gives them a solid finished look. Unless there is ample room above the doors to attach a crown molding or if you are using a very wide crown molding you will need to install a nailer strip to support the installation. The side of the cabinet must be flush with the side of the faceframe for the crown moulding corner to be square. Make sure the pieces are together and in place snugly.

Dry fit the crown molding by holding the front piece and a side piece against the front and side of the baseboard image 1. Use a pin nailer to nail into the corners of the two pieces of crown molding image 2. Watch this video and even your first crown molding installation will look neat and professional. It is important to fill in the face frame overhang if there is one before installing crown moulding.

Ask this old house general contractor tom silva installs crown molding on kitchen cabinets with full overlay doors subscribe to this old house. Check out our video review and demo of adding crown molding to your kitchen cabinets. Place the crown molding so that it is rests upside down and at a 45 degree angle against the saw fence. Start by assessing the cabinets.

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. Cut the left hand miter joint mark the crown molding s length then use the other guide block to set the saw blade and cut the right hand miter. Cut strips of straight 3 4 in x 1 1 2 in wood to fit the front and sides of each cabinet. Fill in the gap with a piece of scrap wood that equals the gap.

Provide a nailing surface for crown moulding by attaching solid wood mounting strips to the top edges of the cabinets.