How To Install Crown Molding On Kitchen Cabinets

Add a 1 x 1 1 2 inch piece of wood called a nailer along the top edge of the cabinets.

How to install crown molding on kitchen cabinets.

Make sure that their size is the same as your moldings. Cut the molding according to the measured length. Measure the length of the front and sides of your cabinet. Nail the pre mitered corner molding to the corners of your cabinet.

Provide a nailing surface for crown moulding by attaching solid wood mounting strips to the top edges of the cabinets. Cut strips of straight 3 4 in x 1 1 2 in wood to fit the front and sides of each cabinet. Instructions measure the nailing strips. Use a pin nailer to nail into the corners of the two pieces of crown molding image 2.

Then secure the middle piece making sure your first corner is aligned. Attach start by securing one side to the cabinet. How to install kitchen cabinet crown molding step 1. Start on the side.

Measure the crown molding lower edge. 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. Make sure the pieces are together and in place snugly. How to install crown molding on kitchen cabinets step 1.

Using a miter saw set at a 45 degree angle cut pieces of baseboard type molding to create a riser which will. For the sleekest appearance the bottom edge of the crown molding will be flush. Pick one side of your cabinet to start with. Cut the nailing.

This will serve as your. With the measuring tape measure the width and depth of the wall cabinets. Dry fit the crown molding by holding the front piece and a side piece against the front and side of the baseboard image 1. Cut the nailing strips.

Measure out and cut a length of crown molding.