Crown Molding Cutting

Crown molding is very beneficial in any room – giving a finished look at the point to the room by covering the unsightly seam where wall and ceiling meet.  Crown molding cutting is an art form in itself, and it certainly isn’t a skill that can be learned overnight.  The main difficulty that many would-be do it yourselfers encounter with crown molding cutting is that it is necessary to make very precise cuts for the crown molding to fit properly.

Choosing a Saw for Crown Molding Cutting

There are a variety of power saws that you can use for crown molding cutting, but the miter saw is the easiest choice and provides the most proper cuts for your crown.  You can also elect to use a hand miter box, although the power miter saw will allow for faster crown molding cutting.  Take the width of your crown molding into consideration when determining which saw is best for you to use for crown molding cutting.

Accurate Measurements Important for Crown Molding Cutting

One of the most important concepts for you to remember when doing any carpentry work, including crown molding cutting, is that accurate measurements can either make or break your efforts to have a good looking finished product.  With crown molding cutting, you’ll find that nothing is more disappointing that finding that you have cut a piece of crown too short.  Crown molding cutting that is too long is not a problem – you can always shorten it, but you cannot add to the length. This can be an expensive mistake to learn from.

Crown Molding Cutting Tips

An equally important concept that must be followed for crown molding cutting is that you must properly set your crown against the saw, with the wall side edge of your crown firmly placed against the back of the saw’s fence.  This assures that your cuts are properly aligned.  Now may be the time to ask a buddy to help you position and hold the crown as you work.

Carefully make straight cuts, keeping the crown resting against the fence while you cut.  When you reach a corner piece, make sure that the ends are cut at 45˚ angles opposite one another for proper alignment.

Crown molding cutting for a more seamless finish can be achieved by using a length of crown that is long enough to cover the entire length of your wall whenever possible.  If you must use more than one piece, which is more often the case than not, especially for larger room, a scarf joint (two pieces aligned at 45˚angles) will allow for a better look because it will hide any glue lines best.  After you have finished crown molding cutting, you can install your pieces by fastening tiny nails and then using glue at the joints to give a finished look.