How to Install Crown Molding
This guide will teach you how to install crown molding, a decorative trim that can add style and elegance to your home. Learn the tricks of cutting and installing crown molding yourself. In This Article: Marking and Cutting Crown Molding Fastening Crown Molding Of all the interior trim options available, crown molding makes the greatest […]
How to Join Interior Trim and Moldings
In This Article: How to Create Butt Joints with Trim How to Repair Gaps Along Moldings How to Repair Molding Corners When two pieces of trim meet at an angle—most commonly a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner—this is called a mitered joint. In the case of a typical window casement, miters are cut […]
How to Attach Interior Trim Securely
This guide will teach you how to attach interior trim, a necessary skill for many home improvement projects. Learn how to find walls studs and attach trim to walls and ceilings by hand nailing or using a power nailer. In This Article: Finding Wall Studs Hand Nailing Using a Power Nailer Because trim boards are […]
Accurately Measuring Trim During Installation
In This Article: Checking Your Trim Tools Good Trim Installation Habits Dealing with Sixteenths Using a Story Pole Hooking a Measuring Tape Expert advice on how to accurately measure interior trim during installation, from choosing and using the right measuring tools to using a story pole. When measuring trim boards for cutting, even the pros […]