- 1). Measure the depth of the cabinet where you would like the crown molding to come out from the wall (if the side of your cabinet is flush against the wall, begin with the front length). Mark the bottom edge of your crown molding to this length.
- 2
Miter boxes come with slots that guide the backsaw in perfect 45 degree and 90 degree angles.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
Place your crown molding in the miter box. The crown molding should always be upside down, with the flat portions that you will nail to the cabinets and ceiling flush against the side and bottom of the miter box, respectively. Use your backsaw to make a mitered cut (a 45 degree angle that will fit flush against another 45 degree angle to form a corner). The obtuse angle should be on the edge you will nail to the cabinet (this is the bottom edge of the crown molding). - 3). Place your crown molding flush against the ceiling and cabinet. Use your nail gun to nail it in place, with the nails 6 inches apart.
- 4). Cut a miter on a new piece of crown molding, with the obtuse angle on the bottom edge. Measure the length of your cabinet. Mark the bottom edge of your crown molding to this length. Cut a miter on your mark (with the obtuse angle on the bottom edge) so the piece resembles a long, upside-down trapezoid. Secure the piece to the cabinet and ceiling using your nail gun.
- 5). Refer to your notes or measure the depth of the cabinet again. Mark the length on your crown molding from the bottom edge, then cut a straight edge (90 degree angle) on your mark. Fit the crown molding with the straight edge against the wall and secure the piece to the cabinet and ceiling.
- 6). Repeat these steps, using mitered cuts to shape the corners, until you have covered all the cabinets in your kitchen.
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