Make no mistake, crown molding sure can change a room but how the heck do you install it so that it doesn't look like a "Johnny Homeowner" Job? The truth is that by following a few simple tips your crown molding job will end up looking great!
Formulate a "Marking" Template
ฝากขายบ้าน Begin by making a measuring template to mark the distance down the wall that you are going to install it. Peg a small piece of crown molding up where you want itand set a pencil marker on the bottom of it on the wall. Now measure up from your mark to the ceiling and that is how big your template will be.
All Ceilings are A Little Out of whack, So Don't Snap a Line
Now take that little piece of wood and go around the entire room making little pencil marks with your template. Don't try to snap a line through because all ceilings are a bit out of whack thus your molding fitting may end up improperly at the corners and splices. The template marking method will follow any faults found in your ceiling and automatically make the necessary adaptations.
Find the Studs and Lease a Brad Gun and Compressor
Your next procedure is to look for the studs on the wall. One effective way is to use a stud finder or simply tap on the wall with a hammer and poke nails through to locate them. Mark them all off with a small pencil mark down below where the crown molding is going. Also, rent an air compressor and brad gun because trying to hand nail crown molding while keeping it straight is impossible.
Well Sandable Caulk Works "Wonders"
Reduce your splices by 30 percent on the bias and set your miter for 30% as well. It entails some work but the end results will be perfect. Cut off 24 inch pieces when you reach a corner or a splice and use them for determining the best fit through trial and error cutting. Finally, remember to seek some help in holding the other end in the installation process and make a point that you have sufficient stock of all purpose "sandable", not silicone caulk for consumption.
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