Crown Molding For Kitchen Cabinets

Place the crown molding so that it is rests upside down and at a 45 degree angle against the saw fence.

Crown molding for kitchen cabinets. Mark all sides of the cabinet onto which you will be attaching crown moulding. For any cabinets with an inside corner cut the miters with the opposite 45 degree angle so that the miter angles on the crown molding cut into itself. Cut at one mark then move the molding along to the next mark. Repeat this process with the rest of the cabinets with outside corners.

Crown molding can either bond with the ceiling or allow for space above the cabinet. The patch material we used goes on pink and turns white when it dries use a 320 grit sanding sponge to smooth the patched areas. The benefit of installing crown molding is that it draws the eye upward showcasing the elegance of your cabinets. Cut crown molding for side of cabinet.

Cut a 45 degree angle into a piece of crown molding so the length from the inside of the cut to the end of the piece of molding equals the length of the side of the baseboard. Measure and mark the front section of crown molding to the cabinet width. Measure the length of the side pieces. Use a straight edge to mark where the bottom of the crown moulding will sit on the cabinet face frame.

Mount the crown molding to the cabinet using the brad nailer. Set the miter saw to a 45 degree angle cut. Check out our video review and demo of adding crown molding to your 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. Crown molding is decorative trim that is added to the top of your cabinets. How to install crown molding on kitchen cabinets. If you re working with a stained wood cabinet finish and using unpainted wood mouldings remove one of the doors and take it to the store.