Installing Crown Molding

Upside down and backwards is the secret
by Tom Law

An experienced trim carpenter explains the old adage about installing crown molding: cut it upside down and backward. He also covers measuring, marking, coping and installing.

From Fine Homebuilding 51, pp. 64-67
March 1, 1989

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Installing | Interior Trimwork | New Construction | Restorations | Remodeling | Crown Molding | Finish Carpentry | Interior Trim | Trimwork
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