I've tried coping the crown molding joints (using a hand saw to "cope" the ends of the crown) and can never get it right. Since I've installed so much of this trim over the years, I shared how to cut crown molding on a miter saw and also how to use decorative corner blocks ...
I’ve been installing the baseboard molding, and it’s going up pretty quick. I completed about half of the molding last Saturday, and plan to finish the rest this weekend. The toughest part about installing any molding (baseboard, shoe molding, chair rail, crown molding) is getting all th...
How do you cut a 90 degree corner trim? To form a 90-degree corner angle, you want toset the miter saw to 45 degrees. Using a compound miter saw, which is made specifically to cut molding, will aid in making the cut perfect. Set the molding into the miter saw upside down and back...
If you are not covering the entire height of the wall, draw a horizontal line along the wall where you want the fabric to stop. Measure from the ceiling down to create this line. e.g. I put my fabric behind board and batten trim with the fabric about 2/3rds of the way up the wa...
4. Remove Caulk and Molding Before removing your cabinets from the wall, detach any decorative exterior elements. Caulk and Paint: Use a utility knife to cut away any caulk sealing the gap between the cabinet edge and the wall or trim. This helps reduce damage to the wall and cabinets when...
Inside corners can be especially tricky to pull off. For a tight fit, use a coped joint. “Coping” means using a special handsaw to cut and shape one piece of trim to fit over the profile of the other piece. This results in a very tight, clean gap. ...
Special Trim and Other Concerns It’s the number of corners and cuts that add up. Some carpenters charge per corner or “joint” ($20 to 25 ea.) If you expect your carpenter to be a furniture mover as well, be prepared to pay for it. Crown molding and stairs are areas that are a...
Adding decorative trim like pom-poms or macrame. Decoupage with paper or fabric. Wood burning for a rustic look. Using magnets for interchangeable photos. How can I make my DIY picture frame stand out? To make your frame unique: Personalize with initials or dates using paint or wood-burning...
For our bedroom I wanted a really charming space with custom box trim, everywhere! Sharing step by step how we measured and how we did it!
Then cut the decorative trim piece laying bottom down on the saw. And you’ll want to make sure the highest part of the trim is the longest length of the cut. If you are doing a simpler miter cut, you can just do the first 1 x 2 board and it will just cover the sides of the...