How to Put Crown Molding on Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets, although a utilitarian item at their core, offer a great way to add detail and decoration to a home. There are simple things that many people do like swap door knobs and hinges that have limited effect on the look of the cabinets. A more stunning visual effect can be achieved by putting crown molding on kitchen cabinets. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Install backer board. Place a piece of wood along the outer edge of the cabinet tops, keeping it flush with the face of the cabinets. Use screws or short nails to fasten it down.
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Measure for the crown molding. Measure the distances between each corner and write them down.
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Cut the crown molding for each section of the kitchen cabinets. Lay the crown flat on the miter saw with the top of the crown touching the fence. Set the miter angle to 31.62 degrees - this angle is usually marked on the miter table. Set the bevel to 33.86 degrees, and again this is usually marked on the bevel scale. If you need more information about the cutting process, click the link in the Resources section for a detailed article.
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Put the crown molding on the cabinets by placing the bottom of it so that it just covers the joint between the cabinet top and the backer board. This will allow the doors to function properly without hitting the crown molding. Use a brad nailer to nail the crown to the backer board.
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Apply glue to any corner joints before installing. Fasten the tops of the inside corners together by nailing from the backside of the crown molding. Fasten the tops of the outside corners together by nailing from the face of the crown molding.
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Fill nail holes with putty and caulk the seems, if the kitchen cabinets are painted. Otherwise, just fill the nail holes with wood filler that is designed to match the stain color of the cabinets.
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Tips & Warnings
Power tools and nail guns are dangerous. Wear appropriate eye protection.
