How to Cut an Outer Corner in Crown Molding

Installing crown molding is an easy way to add architectural touches and details to your home. Crown molding can be purchased in solid wood, MDF, or even plastic. Many homeowners love the look of crown molding and try to tackle this project on their own. The most difficult part of installing crown molding is cutting it to size. Cut an outer corner in crown molding after taking careful measurements and calculating the angles you'll need.

Miter saw
Measuring tape
Crown molding
Nail gun

Instructions

- 1
  Set the miter saw blade to a 45-degree left-facing angle.
- 2
  Measure the wall where the first side of the outside corner of the molding will be installed. Transfer this measurement to the crown molding with a pencil.
- 3
  Set the crown molding upside down on the miter saw. Adjust the crown molding so the top of the molding touches the miter saw table and the bottom of the molding touches the miter saw fence. The molding should look as it would if you were installing it on the ceiling, only upside down. Hold the crown molding in this angle with your free hand.
- 4
  Cut the crown molding to size with the left 45-degree left-facing angle. This is the first piece of the outer corner.
- 5
  Measure the wall where the second side of the outer corner of the molding is to be installed. Mark the measurement on the crown molding with a pencil.
- 6
  Set the miter saw blade to a 45-degree right-facing angle. Set the crown molding in place on the miter saw. Again, the molding should be upside down and at an angle. Cut the crown molding to size.
- 7
  Nail the outside corner pieces of crown molding to the wall with a nail gun.

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