Adding craftsman
molding to a room can hide imperfections and give the space a finished look.
Adding craftsman custom molding to your home not only increases its value but also its aesthetic appeal. Molding can pull a room together, giving it a finished look, while at the same time hiding imperfections where the walls meet the ceiling and floors. With a little know-how, this project can be accomplished in a day and enjoyed for years to come. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Preparation
1. Find wall studs and mark with pencil.
2. Measure the height of the molding and then trace the height onto a wood block.
3. Transfer measurement to a nailing strip and cut to length using a table saw.
4. Use the nail strip to mark layout lines on the walls.
5. Cut a miter in the nailing strip so that it follows the profile of the molding.
6. Use screws (with a drill) to attach the nailing strip along the stud marks.
Attaching the Molding to the Wall
7. The proper tools are a must for a clean, professional-looking job.
Drill pilot holes in the molding to prevent splitting when nailing.
8. Nail the molding in place using finishing nails.
9. Use a nail set to ensure the nails are below the surface of the molding.
10. Secure the two pieces at the joint with a finishing nail.
Coping
11. Accurate measurements are a must, so remember to measure twice and cut once.
The best way to join shaped moldings to an inside corner is with a coped joint. You can create a coped joint by cutting a profile on the end of one piece of molding so that it fits over the contours of the face of the second piece of molding.
12. Measure and mark for the length of molding that will be coped.
13. Set your miter saw to 45 degrees. Place the molding on the saw with the ceiling edge flat on the bottom, then cut the end of the molding.
Defining for a Cutback
14. Using simple tools like a pencil for defining edges will help your project go smoother and quicker.
Draw on the profile of the newly cut piece so that the edge stands out and can be easily seen.
15. Cut along the profile of the end (the one with the pencil mark) with a coping saw.
16. Remove material behind the end at a 45-degree angle.
Final Steps
17.Fit the coped end to the piece of molding already in place.
18. Sand the two pieces to ensure a tight and uniform fit.
19. Nail the molding in place.
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