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How to Install Crown Molding on Rounded Corners

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 3 min read
How to Install Crown Molding on Rounded Corners

Crown molding looks beautiful on any wall where it connects to the ceiling, but crown molding is also used for other projects. Crown molding is used to build birdhouses and gazebos. Decorative flowerpots, large and small, are created with crown molding.

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Install Crown Molding on Rounded Corners

Most crown molding is applied from corner to corner but occasionally crown molding will extend past rounded corners. If you need to learn how to install crown molding on rounded corners read through the following steps.

Things You Will Need

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  • Miter saw
  • Crown molding
  • Caulk
  • Pencil
  • 10-penny nails
  • Nail gun

Tip

Sometimes a contractor will place small 2-by-2 blocks behind the crown mold and attach them to the plates at the top of the wall. Instead of nailing the crown mold to the wall studs and ceiling joists, they will drive a 16-penny nail right through the center of the mold into the block.

Maya Lin-Takahashi
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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.