It shows you how to cut both the left and right side, for inside and outside corners: You'll want to mark your measurements on thebackof your crown, not the front, because all of your cuts will be made from the back of the molding. ...
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 those corners to line up nicely. It’s common to find walls out of square making it ...
It's easy to install an elaborate crown molding cornice when you work in layers, and the end result will add a bold statement to any room.
Knowing where to use grout is an important part of knowing how to tile inside corners. If you are installing a natural stone tile floor or wall,place grout between the tiles and put a quality grout sealer on your grout lines.This will keep your grout from sticking to your tiles. Your gr...
Cut off the selvage edge of the fabric. That’s the white strip on each edge that doesn’t match the pattern. Try to make the cut as straight as possible. Using acutting wheel* (rather than scissors) to do this makes a clean edge that doesn’t fray as much. ...
There are a few different cuts needed when installing baseboards. Here are the steps to coping and mitering the ends. STEP 1: Fit inside corners with a coped joint. First,use the miter saw to cut a 45-degree angle on the end of the trim board. Using the edge of a pencil, rub the...
Keep in mind that, depending on how much your new fixtures' profiles differ from the old ones, you may have to repair or replace wallcoverings, tile, flooring, and molding in surrounding areas. For this reason, many people plan a replacement and redecoration project together. On the plus...
Step 6:Start the replacement at one side of the top of the door. Work down the sides to replace the entire gasket. Smooth the gasket evenly into place, easing it around corners. Use gasket cement to secure it if the manufacturer specifies this step. Make sure the gasket lies flat, with...
Achieve the rustic charm of reclaimed wood countertops without the cost or hassle with this easy DIY guide which uses new wood and some creative staining to create the farmhouse wood countertops of your dreams. If you like this post you’ll also want to check out this popular Painted Faux ...
Step #3: Cut in the Room When you paint a room, you have to "cut in” with a 2½-inch angle sash brush. Cutting in with a paint brush is when you paint along the ceiling line, corners, windows, doors, molding, outlets and switches prior to using a roller. See our ...