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Installing Crown Moldings

Careful layout and accurate miters make installing a two-part trim an easier process

by Joseph Beals III

Crown molding is a classy trim addition, but its installation can be perplexing for the uninitiated. In this well-illustrated article, a Massachusetts builder shows how to lay out, cut, and install crown molding and offers a few pointers on designing a traditional cornice.

Installing Crown Moldings

From Fine Homebuilding 130
pp. 78-83 May 1, 2000

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