VALLEY HO E IMPROVEMENT

dry completely.

3. Mark the studs near the ceiling on all walls so you can securely attach the molding.

Valley Auctions Valley Health

4. Measure from the ceiling down the depth of the molding and mark this point. Using a level, establish a baseline for the length of each wall.

5. Use a miter saw or coping saw to trim angles for corner pieces. Remember the molding as it lays on the saw table is the inverse of its fit to the wall, so you may want to make a few practice cuts to be sure you’re trimming angles properly. A good rule of thumb: For outside corners, the top edge is longer; for inside corners, the longer edge is on the bottom.

6. Attach molding using a nail gun, making sure to hit as many studs as possible for secure attachment.

7. On the sections that fit in corners, nail the center of the molding first, leaving the corner end loose. Use a wood shim or screwdriver behind the bottom edge of the molding to make adjustments and eliminate gaps before securing the corners.

8. Where you join two pieces for a long stretch of wall, be sure the seam falls over a stud, so you can nail both ends firmly in place. For the most polished look, fit the ends of these pieces together with complementary 45-degree angles.