10. Getting it Perfect – Fill in the Holes There will probably be some holes and gaps. That’s okay! It’s part of the process. Grab some paintable caulk and cover up any gaps where your moulding is next to the wall. Use spackle to fill up any pesky nail holes. ...
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.
Once everything is hung, you’ll want to caulk the seams, gaps, and holes before you point. We used white paintable Dap caulk. Use a caulk gun in the following places: Where the crown meets the ceiling Where the crown meets the wall Where two pieces of crown meet Any nail holes (you...
I used a putty knife to apply wood filler to fill all of the nail holes in the shiplap. Be sure to overfill the hole a bit so that when you sand it down it’s perfectly smooth! If you don’t overfill it, there will be a little divot where the nail is and you may as well ...
How to use a caulk gun: Common uses When should you use a caulk gun? There are countless applications, from installing fixtures and appliances to fixing gaps or cracks in existing surfaces. A great caulking job makes a world of difference in how fixtures look. It also prevents leaks or dri...
Step 22: Punch in your nails Using a nail punch, punch each nail in so that it's just below the surface of the wood. Fill in all those holes with wood putty and let them dry before sanding. Step 23: Fill in your pocket holes ...
and then roll back over the space with up and down strokes to fill in that W: Do this in sections along your entire wall, blending each section with the next. Don’t worry if your first coat looks streaky like mine. It will even out with subsequent coats. ...
While you’re at the nail holes, you’ll want to fill any other gaps that need to be flush with the molding surface or that need to be sculpted to hold a shape, like small gaps in the miter joints of a door surround. In a perfect world there are no gaps in my miter joints, but...
Our plan to achieve this included: Adding crown moulding to all three top sections Raising the unit off the ground so we could have baseboards running from the wall around the sides and front of the shelves Adding wooden trim pieces to fill any visible gaps Adding drawer pulls and hardware ...
Here’s how to guarantee they arrive in tip-top shape: Upgrade the box. Reinforcement is key; use a strong cardboard box to guard against impacts. Consider a secondary box for added security if the hat is ornate or valuable. Support the crown and brim. Fill the crown and brim with ...