Things You'll Need:
- Crown molding
- Miter saw
- Coping saw
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Step 1
Prepare to install your first piece of crown molding. To do this, measure your wall length. Example: if your wall is 10-feet long, cut your first piece of crown molding 10 feet exactly using your miter saw. Cut it square on each end. Make sure the crown mold is bedded properly on the wall and ceiling. (This is necessary so that your next pieces will accept the first piece when coping.)
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Step 2
Cut the left side of your crown molding. Take your miter saw, turn it to the right side on the 45-degree angle mark. Now, invert your crown mold, cutting it upside down (bottom edge first). This means that the bottom of the crown molding will be bedded on the top edge of your miter saw.
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Step 3
Look at the cut you've just made. This is where you will cope your crown molding. A coping saw is necessary at this point. The miter saw simply prepares the crown molding for coping.
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Step 4
Finish coping your crown molding by looking at the end you've cut on a 45-degree angle. You'll see what's called the "end grain" of the wood. This is where you use the coping saw to cut this portion out. Cut this portion out on a 20 to 30-degree back angle. This allows the piece of crown molding to fit your first piece better if your wall is slightly out of square.
