Installation Guide

WOOD CROWN MOULDING
installation instructions:
nail gun
nishing nails
wood glue
wood putty/ller
putty knife
sandpaper
miter box & mitering saw
TOOL & MATERIAL
CHECKLIST
IMPORTANT INFO
• It is highly recommended that you paint or nish moulding before you install it.
• Once installed, you can apply any necessary touch‐up paint or nish. Note: A high quality exterior
grade latex paint is recommended.
• ‐Place moulding in room 2 to 3 days prior to installation. This allows the moulding to adjust to the
temperature of the room.
• ‐Clean installation surface and back of moulding of all dirt and dust with a clean cloth or sponge.
Make sure that the surface and the back of the moulding are completely dry before attempting
installation.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure to use the correct tools recommended.
Wear safety goggles.
Follow xture, power tools, and paint manufacturers’ instructions and users manuals.
Use common sense and follow good construction practices.
Mitering Corners
1. Place moulding in the miter box with the wall side against the side of the
miter box opposite you and the ceiling touching side against the bottom of
the box.
2. Cut miters and butt joins prior to installation.
Crown Moulding Installation
1. Apply a continuous 1/2” bead of wood along the top and back of moulding
lengths and universal corners. Press moulding into place.
2. Secure the moulding in place with nishing nails
3. Apply wood putty/ller in remaining gaps and smooth with nger or putty
knife.
4. Touch‐up moulding as needed and light sand areas with excess putty.
FINISHING
NAILS
WALL
CONSTRUCTION
ADHESIVE
CEILING
*Helpful Tip: If using multiple pieces of moulding on
the same wall, install and join moulding using a scarf
joint to hide the seam as much as possible and make
installation easier.
SCARF JOINT
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