How To Cut and Install Crown Molding - WOOD magazine

Learn how to cut and install crown molding like the professionals. WOOD magazine's Jim Heavey walks you through every step. Installing crown molding presents a lot of mathmatical challenges but with these tips and tricks, your installation will be a breeze. Why you may even learn something new about your mitersaw too!

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[FMHSDebate]

4 years old and STILL BY FAR the best and most comprehensive instruction. No DIYer should start a crown molding project without watching this video. While watching, I was initially disappointed that inside cuts didn't include coping. But just a few minutes later, that instruction was given as an upgraded approach and fully covered. I especially loved the tips on gluing outside corners at 90 degrees, even when it initially doesn't appear that will work on your imperfect walls... and the reasoning why. Very nice.

[danalake]

Without a doubt the best explanation of working with crown molding that I have ever seen!
Jim I have been in the trades for 50 years and installed a lot of crown but your methods by far are superior. Your tone, demeanor and method of teaching really brings the process all together……THANK YOU!

[maggiebobo]

After searching dozens of crown moulding installation videos, I finally found THE one that was beautifully done with closeups and a perfect instructional style by Jim Heavey. This is the ONLY video that used common sense and provided clear instructions. I now feel more confident in tackling my crown moulding projects. THANKS!!

[akmanakman]

I have watched so many videos on how to install crown molding. And NONE of them taught me a thing until I watched this video. This was the best learning experience I have had in a long time. I know have a set of templates that I will keep and add yo my collection. Great job. Thank you Wood Magazine.

[rogerzimmerman]

After 2 weeks of frustration and temper tantrums, I found this video and was able to put up crown moulding in 2 rooms over a weekend. Absolutely the best video on how to this. Thank you so much.

[chaplainand]

Thank you. This is the most informative video I have seen on this topic. Bless your heart. Blessings also to all those you love and who love you.

[jodymcgowan]

Ditto to other comments. This is the best instructional video on Youtube on DIY crown molding installation. Kudos to Jim.

[andrewallen]

I so agree. He's obviously a humble man with the ability to explain ...to teach precisely each step...These qualities are so rarely found in the trades. I agree with the previous comment " Without a doubt the best explanation of working with crown molding that I have ever seen!". I wish he had his own show !!! But wait he does... its the video Thank God for Utube

[ghoppr]

Mr. Heavey, you may not read this, but I wanna say thank you from the bottom of my heart. I had never done crown molding in my life before I found your video. I always found it intimidating and I was nervous to do it. Your instructions were precise and very well explained. I used your advice on creating my templates and it worked perfectly. I have a miter saw but never payed attention to anything other than zero or 45 °. Again thank you for your professional instruction.

[jorgebatista]

This man is the GOAT. I was wasting a bunch of expensive crown molding trying to get my cuts right for my cabinets. I gave up and searched YT and found this video. Thank you sir. I was done in an hour and the cuts are perfect. I’m keeping the templates for future use.

[jonlongo]

a million videos on how to do this and this is the best of the best. Thank you!!!! Thank

[MrPatdeeee]

Jim I was an instructor for 45 yrs of my working in the field; thus I tend to be very sensitive when it comes; to how given instructors teach. Thus, I must say this; kind Sir, you have an innate (one can not learn that) teaching extraordinaire talent; that I have seen little in my many yrs over many..

Thank you so much for doing what you are doing. What ever you make working for "Wood" working; they should double your salary dear man. Amen!~

[charlieman]

I watched many tutorials not only about cutting crown molding but this one is by far one of the best. I think this man could teach you about any other subject he knows and make it better to watch, listen and understand. Thank you Sir!

[ElevatorBiker]

Best video I’ve seen on crown molding. Thank you for explaining it plainly.

[marlinranch]

Appears to be the BEST video on cutting crown molding I've found, and I've watched dozens. The method is the easiest out-there. I'll be keeping my four samples for some time. Thank You!

[agleiber]

I wish I had found this video a month ago before I started DIY crowning. This is one of the best tutorials I've ever seen.

[tubescott]

Thanks a million. Glad there sill people with class that takes pride in a craft. Bless you.

[jimlacasse]

that is the best instructional video on crown molding that i have ever seen, very simply and completely explained

[kroperez]

Jim Dominate the Wood industry and teach as no-one does. Finally I found the guide that I need .Thank's

[hamb]

I have watched literally dozens of videos about crown molding cut and installation and found only this video making sense. All other professionals make it too difficult to understand except Jim. Thank you so much for making my DIY life easier.