Installing Crown Molding On A Vaulted Or Cathedral Ceilings
A piece of decorative molding that usually separates the wall from the ceiling is commonly known as Crown molding. Installing crown molding on vaulted or cathedral ceilings is a difficult process when compared to installing it on traditional ceilings, however, you can do it yourself provided you have the right set of tools or equipment. Installing molding to a ceiling with only 90 degree angles would normally take you one day & installing crown molding on sloped ceilings will only add a couple of hours to your workload. Installing crown molding on a vaulted ceiling needs more tools as compared to many other DIY home improvement projects. Some tools, including a compound miter saw and power nailer, should be handled with extreme caution if you are not having experience of installing crown molding. So if you are not confident of using them, then it is better off hiring a pro.
Tools You Will Need
- Measuring Tape
- Angle Finder Or Miter Divider
- Compound Miter Saw
- Power Nailer
- 2-Inch Finishing Nails
- Caulk And Caulk Gun
It might seem difficult, if not impossible, to install crown molding on slanted ceilings, however, with few tricks & the right tools, you can easily complete the job. Follow & go through the below-mentioned step by step instructions to figure out the angle of your slopes before properly cutting the molding so each piece fits just right.
Step 1: Measure The Angle Of The Slope With A Miter Divider
First of all, you need to calculate or compute the angle of your vaulted ceiling before doing anything else. Measuring the angle of your vaulted ceiling is extremely easy & simple provided you are using a miter divider or a digital angle finder. You simply need to hold the tool up to the point of the slope before adjusting it as long as it fits snuggly through the border between the wall & ceiling.
Step 2: Use A Compound Miter Saw To Cut Your Molding At The Right Angle
As soon as you know the degree of your angle, you need to divide the number you get in half in order to establish or ascertain how to cut your molding. For instance, for a 30-degree angle, you need to cut each piece of molding to 15 degrees in order to fit together neatly. Use measuring tape in order to establish or ascertain how long each piece of molding needs to be in order to fit the length of your ceiling.
Step 3: Attach The Molding With A Power Nailer And 2-Inch Finishing Nails
After all the molding is cut and ready to go, now, you can start installing it to your ceiling. Use a pencil in order to mark the spot on the wall where you are going to place each piece of molding. Then, use a power nailer in order to attach 2-inch finishing nails to the studs as well as ceiling joints. Finally, fill any cracks or spots with the help of a bit of caulk. You can also use caulk in order to make sure that the separate pieces of molding are securely bonded.