Installing Crown Molding Above Kitchen Cabinets

Cut strips of straight 3 4 in x 1 1 2 in wood to fit the front and sides of each cabinet.

Installing crown molding above kitchen cabinets.

Measure and cut the crown molding front section measure and mark the front section of crown molding to the cabinet width. Place the crown molding so that it is rests upside down and at a 45 degree angle against the saw fence. Using a nail gun nail the crown to the baseboard. The side of the cabinet must be flush with the side of the faceframe for the crown moulding corner to be square.

Make sure the pieces are together and in place snugly. Cut the left hand miter joint mark the crown molding s length then use the other guide block to set the saw blade and cut the right hand miter. Use one long strip for a row of cabinets the same depth then apply wood glue to each strip nail it in place and let dry. Crown molding that sits atop kitchen cabinets gives them a solid finished look.

It is important to fill in the face frame overhang if there is one before installing crown moulding. Check out our video review and demo of adding crown molding to your kitchen cabinets. You can use 1 x 4 lumber and rip these into two or three strips. Watch this video and even your first crown molding installation will look neat and professional.

Start by assessing the cabinets. In this video we will go over some tips and tricks that might help when. Fill in the gap with a piece of scrap wood that equals the gap. Use a pin nailer to nail into the corners of the two pieces of crown molding image 2.

Use whatever scrap you have handy. Provide a nailing surface for crown moulding by attaching solid wood mounting strips to the top edges of the cabinets. Unless there is ample room above the doors to attach a crown molding or if you are using a very wide crown molding you will need to install a nailer strip to support the installation. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva installs crown molding on kitchen cabinets with full overlay doors subscribe to this old house.

Dry fit the crown molding by holding the front piece and a side piece against the front and side of the baseboard image 1.