Use a pin nailer to nail into the corners of the two pieces of crown molding image 2.
How to install kitchen cabinets crown molding. Install cabinet crown molding. 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. The crown molding is not nailed directly to the wall cabinets the trick that makes this project so simple is with the addition of wooden nailing strips at the top of the wall cabinets these strips help you accurately position the crown molding and provide a place to nail onto other than the cabinet face. Dkim408 kitchen cabinet crown molding step 2 s4x3 create base using a miter saw set at a 45 degree angle cut pieces of baseboard type molding to create a riser which will serve as the crown molding base.
Provide a nailing surface for crown moulding by attaching solid wood mounting strips to the top edges of the cabinets. Installing molding on the kitchen cabinets duration. Join the wwgoa community to access a huge library of woodworking instructional videos. Installing crown on cabinets.
Diy kitchen remodel vlog 1 duration. This video covers all aspects of cabinet molding installation including side molding toe kick and crown molding. Woodworking diy project nothing dresses up a cabinet like crown molding. Be advised however that a fairly extensive set of tools is necessary for this project.
Cut a mating angle on the next piece of crown then apply carpenter s glue to end of molding. Cut strips of straight 3 4 in x 1 1 2 in wood to fit the front and sides of each cabinet. Fill in all the nail holes with wood putty. Learn how to install crown molding on your kitchen cabinets.
How to install crown molding on kitchen cabinets crown moldings will add a degree of elegance to kitchen cabinets and can be accomplished with intermediate carpentry skills. Dave shows every step for installing crown molding on a cabinet with straight cuts. 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.