Kitchen Cabinet Crown Molding
Provide a nailing surface for crown moulding by attaching solid wood mounting strips to the top edges of the cabinets.
Kitchen cabinet crown molding. Run a bead of glue along each piece of molding image 1. Use a straight edge to mark where the bottom of the crown moulding will sit on the cabinet face frame. Place the crown molding at the top of the riser so it touches the ceiling and nail it in place to the riser image 2. How to install crown molding on kitchen cabinets.
The benefit of installing crown molding is that it draws the eye upward showcasing the elegance of your cabinets. Crown molding is decorative trim that is added to the top of your cabinets. 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. Cut strips of straight 3 4 in x 1 1 2 in wood to fit the front and sides of each cabinet.
The crown molding is not nailed directly to the wall cabinets the trick that makes this project so simple is with the addition of wooden nailing strips at the top of the wall cabinets these strips help you accurately position the crown molding and provide a place to nail onto other than the cabinet face. A starter or riser molding is mounted to the cabinet top in order to simulate an extension of the cabinet box allowing the crown molding to be installed higher. Get free shipping on qualified crown kitchen cabinet molding or buy online pick up in store today in the kitchen department. Mark all sides of the cabinet onto which you will be attaching crown moulding.
Crown molding can either bond with the ceiling or allow for space above the cabinet.