Things You'll Need:
- 1- to 1 ½-inch Strips of Wood or Particleboard
- Hammer
- Finishing Nails
- Crown Molding
- Measuring Tape
- Miter Saw
- Wood Filler
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Step 1
Cut 1- to 1 ½-inch strips of wood or particleboard to fit on the top edge of your kitchen cabinets.
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Step 2
Nail the strips to the top edge of your kitchen cabinets. This will serve as a nailing strip for your crown molding so you do not have to nail into the finished surface of your cabinets. If you have access to an air finish nailer, it will make the job quick and easy. If not, use a hammer and finishing nails.
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Step 3
Cut the crown molding to fit. Kitchen cabinets are typically carefully installed to be square, so you should be able to cut perfect 45-degree angles at corners. Custom-angled cabinet installations will require more careful measuring.
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Step 4
Nail the cut crown molding to the nailing strip at the top of the cabinets. Once again, an air finish nailer will make the job quick and easy.
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Step 5
Finish the crown molding by filling nail holes and other imperfections with wood filler, and painting or staining to match your cabinets. If you purchased pre-finished crown molding, this step is not necessary.
