273783 597 House & Garden Interior Decoration General Decoration true Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:18:26 -0800 crown molding,home improvement,home repair,intertior decoration,interior design,home remodeling,woodworking, How To Install Crown Molding http://www.howcast.com/videos/273783-How-To-Install-Crown-Molding http://www.howcast.com/videos/273783-How-To-Install-Crown-Molding/edit approved 0 Tamara_Koczara http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 74 102740 1 0 Warning Always wear safety glasses and gloves when working with wood.

]]> 102741 2 0 Step Measure the walls Measure the walls to determine the length of molding you need.

]]> 102742 3 0 Step Paint or stain the molding Paint or stain the molding and let it dry.

]]> 102743 4 0 Step Cut the molding Cut the molding to the desired angles and lengths with a miter saw.

]]> 102744 5 0 Tip Practice cutting different angles with scrap pieces of wood. This will improve your accuracy and increase your skill level.

]]> 102745 6 0 Step Locate wall studs Locate wall studs using the stud finder. Studs are typically 12 to 14 inches apart. Mark the studs’ locations with a pencil.

]]> 102746 7 0 Step Drill nail holes into molding Hold the molding up to the wall, and measure out where it will hit the studs. Mark those areas on the molding with a pencil. Then, pre-drill nail holes at the markings, which will prevent the molding from splitting when you attach it to the studs in the wall.

]]> 102747 8 0 Step Fasten the molding Fasten the molding to the studs with finishing nails, countersinking each nail.

]]> 102748 9 0 Step Finish the look Fill the nail holes and gaps in the joints with wood putty. Smooth these areas with fine sandpaper and finish to match the rest of the molding.

]]> 102749 10 0 Fact Did you know? The Jewel House at the Tower of London has been used for the storage of precious ceremonial objects, commonly known as the Crown Jewels, since the early 14th century.

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