One of the most popular home improvement projects is to add crown moldings. Working with crown moulding is not one of the easiest projects but a little knowledge of the task at hand will help. Hopefully, you’ll find some good stuff about crown moulding here that will help you better grasp some of the terms and how to work with crown molding.
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We produce crown molding for architects, contractors, installers and homeowners from any wood species as well as MDF (medium density fiberboard), plastic, flexible trim, and foam in any style or size up to 12″. Popular wood choices are mahogany, maple, poplar, red oak, cherry, and pine but many others are available.
How to Use Our Molding Search Tool
To begin a molding search, use the drop down menu (currently “Crown”) to select the type of molding. To see all available moldings in all sizes simply click “Start Search”. You can narrow the selection by entering dimensions in the fields.
How is Crown Measured? 
There are four measurements to be aware of when looking at a piece of crown. The width is the dimension at it’s widest point and the thickness is the thickest dimension when lying flat. The height is measured from the bottom of the crown where it meets the wall to the ceiling and the projection from where the face meets the ceiling back to the wall. What is the Spring Angle on Crown Molding? 
The angle of the gap between the backside of the crown molding and the wall is called the spring angle and can be measured using a protractor. Crown molding angle is usually represented by two numbers of which the most common types are 45/45 and 52/38. What is the Bevel? The bevel is the tilt of the blade being used to make the cut. What is the Miter? The miter is the angle on the saw’s table. Which End of the Crown Molding is Up? Most crown molding features two distinct sections – a common element (a flat or curved area) and a more decorative element. The common element is called the “ogee” or “Cyma Recta” and the decorative element is called the “dentil.” In most installations, the dentil is considered the bottom part of the molding. What if my Wall is Longer than my Moulding? A scarf joint is used when you need to make an in-line straight connection between two pieces of crown molding. When cut properly, one section of crown molding will fit seamlessly over the other, like an overlapping joint. What Size Nails Should I Use to Install Crown Molding? For most installations 2″ finishing nails work best because drywall is usually 1/2″ thick and common crown moldings are 3/4″ or less thick. 2″ nails will allow the nail to enter the stud securely but prevent accidentally hitting any electrical wires which by code are installed along the center of the stud.
FIND CROWN MOULDING:
- 4″ to 6″ Crown Molding
- 6″ to 8″ Crown Molding
- 8″ to 10″ Crown Molding
- 10″ to 12″ Crown Molding
- Bed Moulds
- Cove Crown Mouldings
TOOLS FOR INSTALLING CROWN MOULDING:
- Purchase a Compound Miter Saw
- Purchase Miter Saw Accessories
CROWN MOULDING INSTALLATION RESOURCES:
- How to Install Crown Moldings
- Install Crown Moldings Like a Pro!
- Extreme How-To: DIY Crown Molding & Trim
- Builders Resource: Crown Molding for Cathedral Ceilings
- Wood Web: Crown Molding Along Cathedral Ceilings
BEFORE & AFTER CROWN MOLDING PHOTOS:
- Decor Chick DIY Crown Molding in Dining Room with Tutorial
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To me it has always been these crown moldings and the doors that are creating good accent for the overall projection of the interior of the house. Very informative post.
Crown molding is always a good way to give finishing touches to the ceiling edges. This makes the room luxurious and adds an extra vibe to it. Thanks for this post. It cleared up some of my questions.
Thank you Sourav,
Did you try out our molding search tool? If you work with any architects they can download 3D CAD files directly from any individual molding profile and pull them into their architectural drawings.
Do let us know if you are ever interested in collaborating. We work with GrowMap who is very active in blog collaborations.
Thank you for adding the molding search tool. It’s very useful.
I’ve always found moldings to be very affordable way to make a room look good.
Great search tool. Big thanx to the developers.
Great looking mouldings, they look really authentic.
It such a great tool.
I wish I can use it to remodel my house
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Crown moldings are really a key element of any victorian-style decor. Thanks for this useful installation guide!
Speaking of the victorian-style decor, placing crown molding in a bathroom along with a classic clawfoot bathtub would make for an amazing renovation for anyone going for that look.
It’s easy to see how these moldings would transform a room. We recently renovated our apartment and the difference between before and after installation of fittings was incredible.
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Your details are exquisite. Crown mouldings are elegant architectural touch to our home. your detailed instructions are really helpful.
I am installing wood floors in my kitchen. My question is, should the quarter round moulding match the wood floor or the white baseboard?
Crown molding is always a super finishing touch that makes a house more beautiful and attractive. While many may not notice exactly what makes the difference they will notice the overall affect.
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Great molding search tool. Did you develop it in-house?
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Thank you. Yes, we had it built. Do let us know how you like it and send us any suggestions you may have.
I think moldings are a great way to enhance the look of any space. It conveys the message that attention to detail was an important factor in the planning and construction phases. It can provide the finishing touch to get exactly what you want out of a room.
Our home will really look good having crown molding in it. Any real estate with crown molding will be attractive.
Totally beautifull molds. De Guzman I agree with you, crown molding is once more at the top in design and interiorism. Retro style is coming to town!
i think i’ll have to show this to my mother for a thrid opinion, she’s a civil engineer. But really awesome work guys! This house is looking really great.
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You have presented a very good and descriptive idea of crown modeling. I will try your modeling search tool
Crown Moldings really make the house more lovely. I am planning to make some home renovations in a few months, so I am bookmarking this site for future reference. Thanks.
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You have introduced us how crown modeling is beneficial for us . Thanks
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I think crown molding is what really makes a house look it’s best. It is the dressed up version of what it was without it. Thanks for the great information.
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I personally think that moldings are a fantastic way to add character to a home.
I think there are two common ways to fashion inside corners. One is to use a compound miter saw to cut the ends of the corner pieces along two axes simultaneously. The other, called coping, is a two step process, first to cut a simple miter and then to use a coping saw to undercut the miters.
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I put some up in my basement a few weeks ago. It looks amazing. It is really hard to learn putting it up, I had trash a few pieces because I cut the wrong.
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I agree with Mike. Crown Moldings are really hard to work with. You will have to be extra careful when you are handling them.
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Self-installing crown molding is not recommended for the casual DIY-er unless you are familiar with a compound Miter saw, which, IMO is the best tool to use for them. Remember that there is no ‘best brand’ for types of saw to use. Instead, the size of saw needed will be determined by the size of crown molding and trim.
It’s easy to see how these moldings would transform a room. We recently renovated our apartment and the difference between before and after installation of fittings was incredible. Thank you.
I tried some small basement work and found it was hard. This site is really an eye opener. Thanks so much!
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I liked the Maple Dentil Crown Molding. I love moldings as they just add that little bit of extra character to a room and house. Very informative post thank you.
That was a very informative article! Thanks for sharing. Moldings indeed add so much more substance to any room. I remember having some moldings installed in the flat I shared with some buddies back when I was a fresh grad from college. The place looked s bit sleeker and homey after they were installed.