DIY Crown Moulding
See how I created this simple kitchen crown moulding that looks simple and modern. I was really trying to create a modern kitchen with small decorative details that matched our IKEA kitchen cabinets. I didn’t want it to look dated with the traditional crown moulding and love the results of this small kitchen design.
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Simple How To Guide:
- I chose MDF trim that was half an inch smaller than the gap between the cabinet and ceiling to give a multi-layered crown moulding look.
- I cut a piece of 3″ x 1/2″ piece of MDF the length of the cabinet, and cut the ends at a 45-degree angle to create a seamless finish.
- I used PL to glue the L-brackets to the edge of the cabinet and glued the piece of MDF to the L-bracket.
- Then I cut the second piece of MDF to the length of the first piece of MDF and glued it directly to the MDF keeping it flush with the ceiling.
- Once the MDF was all installed I taped around the ceiling and cabinets and caulked any gaps. I wiped away the excess caulk and pulled the tape off immediately.
- Once the caulking had dried overnight I went around and recaulked any areas that had cracked and let it dry for another 12 hours.
- I taped around the ceiling and cabinets with frog tape to create a crisp edge. I painted the crown moulding with a semi-gloss interior paint in the colour Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore. I also, removed the tape before the paint was completely dry to keep it from peeling off the paint.
Supplies
3″ x 1/2″ MDF
Tools Used
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