How to Install Crown Molding Cupboards

Crown molding can be attached to cupboards in a kitchen

Crown molding added to kitchen cabinet cupboards creates a more polished, detailed look for any kitchen. Attaching crown molding can be challenging and requires measuring and then cutting the molding to the dimensions of the cupboards.

Generally, crown molding contains several separate pieces that fit together around the corners of the cupboards. When done correctly, this technique creates a seamless look where there are transitions or right angles.

Things You'll Need

• Tape measure
• Circular saw
• Miter saw
• Nail gun

Instructions

1. Measure the first cupboard with the tape measure. Make a note of this measurement on a piece of paper.

2. Make a mark on the piece of crown molding, indicating where it will need to be cut with a pencil.

3. Cut the piece of crown molding to the required size with the circular saw.

4. Use the miter saw to put a 45-degree angle on the end of the piece of molding, if there is a 90-degree angle on one side of the cupboard. Set the angle of the miter saw to 45- degrees and then cut the end of the molding.

5. Place the piece of molding on the cupboard so that there is half an inch of the molding that overlaps the top edge.

6. Secure the piece of molding to the cupboard with finish nails using the nail gun.

7. Repeat this process for the remaining cabinets in the kitchen.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply wood glue to the sides of the molding, where the miter cut was made, before nailing the 45-degree sides together.

• If the angle of the molding is not cut correctly, the ends will not fit together evenly.

References

• The Natural Handyman: How to Install Wall and Floor Cabinets
• Bob Vila: Installing Molding on the Corner Cabinet