How To Hang Crown Molding On Plaster Walls

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How to hang crown molding on plaster walls.

The wall rails are mitered at outside corners and coped at inside corners. There may be times when nailing is prohibitive in which case you can install molding without nails using construction grade adhesive. Crown molding is not easy to install but the right trim can transform a room. Install chair rail approximately 34 inches above the floor.

The crown molding tips and techniques shown in the rest of this article will help you install the wall rails. As with all trim secured to old plaster walls locate the studs. Position the molding in the desired location on the wall. Install baseboard along the floor at the base of the walls.

Molding added to the home provides a finished look. Draw a small line just past your measurement indicating the direction and angle of the cut. If you don t have picture rail or don t want to install some that s just fine. Measure corner to corner.

The nail came out of the gun into the crown molding and then did a 180 against the plaster walls and came back. Hanging without picture rail. For every cut measure the wall where the bottom of the crown molding will sit image 1. If you think something is too heavy then it s best to mount it in a more secure way to the wall.

I can still give you some great ideas for hanging on plaster walls. Coping the wall rails is just like coping the crown photo 11 except that you stand the trim upright against the saw s fence when you make the 45 degree miter. Ideally molding is fastened to the wall or cabinet with finishing nails for a tight and professional installation. Here are illustrated step by step guidelines that prove that a skillful layout and smart shortcuts can change any appr.

Installing wood crown molding in an old home with plaster walls and ceilings.