Add style and personality to a home with the addition of crown molding along a vaulted ceiling. Depending on the style of molding selected, the addition can make a room feel more cozy or more formal. The installation of crown molding requires solid carpentry skills and some specialized woodworking equipment and is best tackled with a partner.
Instructions
Installation of Crown Molding
1. Measure the angle of the ceiling carefully. Consider using a 360 degree adjustable protractor for precise measurement of the angle. The more precise this measurement is, the better the final results will be. Not all angles will be 45 degree angles, particularly in older homes.
2. Transfer the measurements of the ceiling angle to the crown molding. When cutting two sections of crown molding to fit together, cut one section face up and the adjoining piece face down. This ensures the two pieces will fit together during the installation process.
3. Mark the location of the studs in the wall. This is where the crown molding will be nailed into place. Drill pilot holes in the crown molding to prevent it from splitting or splintering when nailing.
4. Begin the installation at the peak of the vaulted ceiling so the adjoining sections are butted tightly against one another.
5. Nail the first piece of crown molding into place. Make sure the nails are going into the studs for security.
6. Snug the next piece of crown molding tightly against the first and nail into place. Continue this process until the room is finished.
7. Finish off the crown molding with a return piece. This is a prefabricated section of crown molding that creates the cap at the end of the crown molding when that end is not up against the wall or another section of crown molding.
8. Counter sink the nails and putty all nail holes and any visible gaps between sections of crown molding. Touch up with paint or stain.
9. Caulk along the bottom and top of the crown molding to close any gaps for a seamless final look.
Tips Warnings
Paint or stain the crown molding prior to installation. It's easier to touch up the nail holes and joints than it is to paint or stain the entire run of crown molding when it's attached to the ceiling.
Make several test cuts on scrap molding and hold it into place to check the angles prior to cutting the sections for use. For large rooms, with multiple angles, make templates for each angle, clearly labeled for easy reference.
When applying crown molding to vaulted ceilings, take safety into consideration first. Ask a friend to help hold the crown molding in place during the installation process. Consider using telescoping ladders for greater stability and safety when installing the molding. Make sure the ladder feet are on a firm surface and are level to prevent accidental sliding or slipping when in use.
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