You can just run the cabinet up to within an inch or so of the ceiling and attach the fascia board with nails or screws into the edge of the top of the cabinets.
How to install crown molding on kitchen cabinets with soffits.
Cut strips of straight 3 4 in x 1 1 2 in wood to fit the front and sides of each cabinet.
Mark all sides of the cabinet onto which you will be attaching crown moulding.
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Use a straight edge to mark where the bottom of the crown moulding will sit on the cabinet face frame.
Cut at one mark then move the molding along to the next mark.
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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.
How to install crown molding on kitchen cabinets.
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Then simply use a wide enough crown molding to hide the row of fasteners.
Dry fit the crown molding by holding the front piece and a side piece against the front and side of the baseboard image 1.
Place the crown molding so that it is rests upside down and at a 45 degree angle against the saw fence.
Crown molding that sits atop kitchen cabinets gives them a solid finished look.
Use a pin nailer to nail into the corners of the two pieces of crown molding image 2.
Provide a nailing surface for crown moulding by attaching solid wood mounting strips to the top edges of the cabinets.
Using a nail gun nail the crown to the baseboard.
Set the miter saw to a 45 degree angle cut.