How To Install Crown Molding On Kitchen Cabinets

You can customize the look of your kitchen without a full renovation. One sure-fire way is updating your kitchen cabinets.

If you want to do away with painting them, you can install little details, such as crown moldings, to fancy them up. Find out how to install crown molding on kitchen cabinets all by yourself.

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Installing Crown Molding On Kitchen Cabinets

Follow this step-by-step guide to get those moldings up on your cabinets. Do not forget to wear your safety glasses before starting any project, especially if it involves cutting wood.

Work on the front of your cabinet first. Here are the steps.

1. Measure the length of the front of your cabinet.
2. Take a molding that is longer than the measured length.
3. Set up your miter saw at a 45-degree angle.
4. Cut one side of the molding with this setting.
5. Hold up the first cut on one end of the cabinet.
6. Then, mark the molding to guide you for the second cut.
7. With your miter still, at a 45-degree angle, make the second cut.
8. Check if the cut molding fits the length of the front of your cabinet. If not, make necessary cuts to achieve the right length.
9. Once it fits, nail the front molding into place.

Then work on the sides. 

1. Measure the length of the side of your cabinet.
2. Take a molding that is longer than the measured length.
3. Cut one side of the molding at a 45-degree angle.
4. Make a straight cut on the other side based on the measured length.
5. Check if it fits snugly with the corners. Make the necessary adjustments.
6. Once it fits, put glue on the corners. Tape the corners to hold the glued corners. Take off the tape after 24 hours.
7. Nail side molding into place.

Do this process for the other side of your cabinet.

Conclusion

That’s how to install crown molding on kitchen cabinets. Do this project yourself, and you will surely save money. But then again, do not hesitate to ask for help if you need a hand in cutting, fitting, or nailing the moldings. Know more about kitchen essentials.