Installing uDecor Polyurethane Crown Molding
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- www.udecor.com/Crown-Molding
The process used in the video is specific for installing polyurethane crown molding. The crown molding installed in this video is uDecor polyurethane crown molding.
Table of Contents (click "Show More" to see full contents)
0:00 - Introduction / Calculating Number of Pieces Needed
1:12 - Positioning the Molding in the Saw
2:10 - Cutting the 1st Piece (Inside 135 Degree Corner)
3:44 - Using Adhesive during Installation
4:29 - Piece 2
5:28 - Helpful Tip for Installing Without a Helper
6:32 - Coping an Inside 90 Degree Corner (Piece 3&4)
7:41 - Coping Piece 4
8:33 - Piece 5
9:42 - Piece 6
10:38 - Outside 90 Degree Corner with Transition (Pieces 7,8,9)
14:11 - Cutting the Transition Piece
16:45 - Piece 10 and 11
18:35 - Project Complete! Pictures of Finished Room
uDecor is a California based supplier of architectural decor, ranging from crown molding to ceiling tiles. Visit www.udecor.com to learn more. - Навчання та стиль
I thought I could NEVER do this, I have cathedral ceilings, wood planks on my ceiling, I have a corner of death where literally I was standing on a tiny cupboard 20 ft off the ground, I sucked, I couldn't do it...then I did! And it looks AWESOME! I was totally lost, but you're right, the more I did, the better I got, I figured out my angles, transfer pieces, the works, thank you so much.
Way to go Angie! Cathedral ceilings are not easy, so congratulations on sticking with it and getting the job done.
You are right Bill ... polyurethane cuts are very clean (which makes our life a lot easier when installing), but when using a solid wood you have additional thing to consider like knots in the wood that can cause the piece to fracture when cutting it or kick back from the saw. Wood typically is cut laid flat on the saw because it is going to be a 45/45 or 52/38. With polyurethane you can have a large variety of shapes so laying it flat isn't usually an option.
Well, I have just finished installing crown molding on the first floor in my house. It was quite challenging at the beginning. I literally stood and looked at the point where I had to start for 30-40 min trying to figure out how to do this. Thanks to this video I was able to get it done, and I am pretty proud of that. I came to the conclusion that it was easier for me to have each straight wall done from two pieces. The but joints work fine and to all others: There are more inconsistencies coming from the shape of the walls than from holding the crown the way the video advises!
Thanks a lot!!!
Quick comments. I got the guts to do my living room after watching this video. Purchased a saw, crown molding and all of the tools needed. A couple of comments after finishing my first project. 1. Coping is a nightmare. If you haven't done before, better live with a mitered corner with a few imperfections. 2. Trying to use adhesive on a textured wall is a no go. 3. The tip of placing a nail to support your molding as you work is ESSENTIAL to help you make sure your are using the correct spring angle and to obviously give you a helping hand. 4. I used a jig to help me cut the pieces - tried his method but the paint on my crown made it a bit wobbly.
Regarding paint; I painted the crown molding before installing and to be honest with you - in my humble opinion - HUGE MISTAKE. I am going to have to repaint 80% of everything I installed, so I feel like a moron. Beyond that once you cut your first few pieces it feels a little more natural.
One request would be to make a video that shows all types of cuts with the saw positioning and where you cut from and another one on how to measure molding - I know the video has those two things but they aren't done in detail.
I got impatient and bought the crown molding from home depot on sale. His crown molding is 20 times better than what I purchased because it's more forgiving and easy to install. However, I didn't have the patience to wait and it's a bit too expensive for me.
This is a great video. I have my iPad with me playing this in parts so I don't mess up - THANKS A LOT FOR THE FREE INSTRUCTION. Great content!
Coping is easy if you know what you're doing. Mitered inside corners are for hacks.
Watch DFW Crown (Finish Carpentry TV) on UA-cam. Richard has excellent videos on how to correctly cut crown molding (and options). I've learned a ton from him. Here's the video: ua-cam.com/video/JqVOE-x9oBY/v-deo.html
This video is SO WELL DONE. You are an amazing teacher. It was perfectly paced and explained in a simple way without any annoying filler talk. Straight to the point. Thank you so much! I’m ordering my crown from this company bc of this video.
This guy has great camera presence and explains the necessary steps better than any other I've seen on this topic. Nice job! Thumbs up!
Stuart Anderson i concur
THANKS FOR HIGHLIGHTING FOR SLOW BEGINNERS LIKE MYSELF! All measurements done at the bottom of the moulding.
Thank you for posting this video and saving us DIY’s who had no clue 😆. I have been dreading doing the crown cuts on our 135 degree room for so long until I saw this video, now I can’t sleep excited for tomorrow so I can tackle this crown cut and feel proud ! Thank you
WOW , I have been a trim carpenter for the last 15 years. And i have been in cutting crown the wrong way. Thanks for the tip.
In the video you suggest using a laser level if the ceiling is uneven. My ceiling is approximately 3/4” higher on one side of the room than the other. If I use a laser lever and follow a perfectly level line on the wall all around the room, my crown molding would gradually increase or decrease in slope. I think following the vagaries of the ceiling height would give a better final look.
It would make more sense to level your floor bc your eye will notice the slope upwards on the crown. they make a self-leveling floor primer that’s really easy to use.
great video! Thanks man. Your videos are easy to learn from and I appreciate the time you put in on these. Please keep them coming.
oh God I'm completely lost and I've watched your video 3 times...I better get someone to do it cause I will mess it up FOR sure. Thank you for opening my eyes I can't ever do this myself.
"Practice makes perfect." The more of these projects that you do, the easier it gets.
Dude! Your awesome! That was a great piece. This guy is an asset. I would love to see you have your own show man!
Great how to video! You make it look easy. Trying my hand at crown molding tomorrow night.
This was the best step by step I have found. Thank you!!!
This video is fantastic! detailed, clear and thorough. Thanks, looking forward to start my own little crown molding project :)
One on the best videos I’ve seen on UA-cam, the devil is in the details
Amazingly professional and informative video Eric.
great video and the most informative. i have done crown molding a few times and wish i watched this one first.
You can increase your accuracy for your corners if you cut a scrap of 2x4 on the same spring angle as your crown molding. Crown molding usually comes in 3 different spring angles...38, 45, or 52 degrees. Set your chopsaw to the angle that is equivalent to you crown molding cut your 2x4 block to that angle, then place the block on the chopsaw table...voila! no more human error trying to hold the crown molding to the right angle. ...result....tighter, cleaner joints!
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He picked a perfect room to show different corners, and the math being shown is great as well. it is a lot easier working with press board when working with wood you have to be very accurate with measuring.
Thank you for all the tips. This will greatly help us.
This is perhaps the best how to video I have seen in my entire 27 years
You're kidding right???
Well I have definitely seen some better ones since then.
What I liked about this video a year ago is they explained absolutely everything from start to finish, in a way that no other videos (that I found) did. I installed my crown molding last year, and although I'm sure an expert could find issues with it, I was very satisfied with the end result.
However I'm not an expert, just a random youtube commenter wanting to provide feedback to the channel owner. You're free to have a different opinion.
Very organized, clear, and easy to understand. Well done. Thank you.
Great work Erick. I feel like a pro after watching this video.
Great video. Very clearly explained and well videoed. Practice will make perfect for those just starting to do crown molding.
Suggest cutting a 45 degree block out of scrap 2 x 4 and use that under the molding when you make your cut. Gives better support and takes the guesswork out of it. Just a thought.
prawidłowo wykonane, przy zastosowaniu odpowiedniego kleju nie trzeba nawet wbijać gwozdzi
Thank you for your precise and detailed instructions. appreciated
There were exactly 2 good tips in this entire video.
I didn't know there were trolls on diy videos hahahah
I FOUND THIS VIDEO VERY HELPFUL,THANKS A LOT..."AND WE'LL MAKE OUR CUT"
to the point and v clear directions!! way to go
thanks for this video...I used your tips to find the angles on some thresholds
Awesome video! Please keep them coming, very good acting presentation as well.
Excellent!!!!! Thanks for the very informative video.
great production and presentation
Excelente trabajo. Bendiciones.
Very good Instructions Thank you
Well documented!!
was 20 jaar productiedirecteur in een bedrijf van sierlijsten en alle soorten mouldings,een andere manier van plaatsen ,perfect
een goed systeem
i'm glad I watched your video.impressived.thanks a lot.now I can start my project..thanks again..
Wow, thanks great tuturial. Ready to take it on. Thanks.
Hello, carpenter here. It is dangerous to cut that way, but with foam? I would make a jig out of 3x4 or whatever to get the angle. It might not be too shady being foam. And great video, he explains the process very well, of course there is 9 ways to skin a cat. He was simply saying a laser level in a perfect world. In the trades, we know that isn’t usually the case unless we make it that way, lol. Anyhow thank you for the video, i think u explained everything perfectly. Well done
Very professional.
great explanation!!! well done!!!!
Nice work. Thank you
Nice work!
Very informative. Thank you.
GREAT VIDEO! THANK YOU!
Great video, thanks!
Great video. Thank you!
Nice work BOSS 👍👍💪
Wow nice !!! very informative.
Great video,very helpful,thanks you,
great video!
thanks very usefull advise. i had always have problem with this kind of job.
now i have a better idea
Thumbs up..!! Good Job Man.
great video... good job....
Thanks great video!!!
NICE WORK..
awesome video ... thanks man
When nailing in the molding to the ceiling and wall, is it necessary to find the wall studs and pop nail into each stud or can you put nails in anywhere in the drywall?
Wish this guy could come to my home to install my moulding!
Dude your all beefed up, what's your secret? Great video too. I needed help with the cutting very informative. Thanks man.
Amazing!
GREAT video, thank you so much. I learn something new today. Now I know that I know nothing about doing crown molding. Do you hire? You would be great teacher. :) Have a great day.
Really your looking at his shirt?? LOL wish I had all of those tools, Bucket list haha TY for the info dude :D
can you please do a video on vaulted ceilings with down sloped spots with a 45 degree angle it just won't match up leaving a big gap
You're very good at holding a piece of molding almost "free hand" (with only one narrow edge on the saw base) while cutting it. But I'd cut a bevel on scrap 4x4 to support the inside of the molding and keep it at an exact 45...
Nice vid.
THANKS SO MUCH
good stuff got it all good teacher thanks godbless
Have you ever used the Smithline(TM) Crown Moulding Hanger? You can do this job yourself. No coordinating family or friends. This is a great video and very informative.
Good job thank you
Eric you are Great,,,
Great vid but how to close gap on outer corner of crown molding ?
when you join a long two pieces of moulding on a length of wall, as in piece 10, its best to do the join at a 45 degree angle. Because not matter how well you caulk or fill, when you use interior lighting at night it will highlight a butt joint by creating a shadow, joining at 45 degrees helps stop this.
Thanks, good video! What brand or a link for your protractor?
I've done crown molding in three houses. I hate doing crown molding more than anything else. My work was a shitty too ....if I do say so myself. Sorry Bill Gates I was busy.... obviously.
I guess I made it look too easy so hubby gave it a try in a small easy room...his bath room..looked like frigging hell ...I could of snapped the molding and made it look better...but he tried.
Now I am doing our 4th house. I wanted to do a better job so I thought I would watch a few 1000 videos before I did it again. Actually it's a way of putting it off...and today I have to start no matter what.
Wish me luck. This guy makes it look way easier than it is and we'll I'm no carpenter but holding it that way...not a great idea. These tools aren't toys....but I may break down and try it. Wish me luck.
excelente
Thank you for the helpful videos. Yes the more I did, the easier it became. We accomplished almost 180 l/ft using your techniques. Although, help! There's one outside 45 degree angle, that we can't conquer. I've taken the tips you've given, but been unable to make the correct cuts. Any help would be appreciated.
After watching this I realized I am just going to pay someone to do this. Thanks.
Hi there, I like your video and im going to be trim carpenters soon and which tools should I get and tools kit ty
That's pro!
I want that front door for Christmas. 5:14
Great video - I've a question though.
How did you know that those angles between the walls were 45 and 135 degrees? I didn't see you measure that.
Are walls always going to have 45,90 or 135 degrees between them?
great look easy thanks a lot
This was great but I need to know how to do Crown Molding around or over a heating vent.
I have started working with polyurethane whenever possible because it's not organic or prone to water damage and WDO like wood and MDF, but I guess heat turns the stuff soft and I've noticed that the sides of my miter saw blade build up a layer of plastic. It was easy enough to remove by sawing through a piece of wood a few times, but over time does this plastic saw dust gum up the inner workings of other parts of the saw in ways that wood saw dust would not?
nojunkorspam I've never noticed an issue with polyurethane building up any plastic on the saw. There are some other materials like polystyrene that can actually melt from the heat of the saw. You shouldn't experience any issues with long term damage on your saw from using polyurethane moldings.
What do you use to fill in nail holes in this material ?
When did Stanley Tucci start making DIY videos?
BTW: What is the brand and type of adhesive that you are using?
Holding your crown like that lends itself to inconsistency. Knowing the lay angle of your crown so you can figure the tilt and mitre is not only easier but more accurate.
Thanks for the great video, it's very useful. Can you tell me why you used butt joints on the long runs instead of scarfing the joints? I'm a novice but most people seem to indicate scarfing the joints will lead to less gaps due to expansion/contraction?
When you install the polyurethane you use adhesive on the seams and along the long portion of the molding when it touches the walls. If you install correctly you won't have to worry about the expansion of the walls. Also polyurethane is very uniform so the pieces fit really well with a butt joint. If you are installing wood or mdf I would recommend scarfing the joints.
crown varies... can be 45 45 or 52 38 which changes things if your cutting on the flat
good!!!
what kind of machine is that? I'm new at tools but I'm interested in doing a DIY crown molding and base board molding projects.
hi guy, i really want to join your team. make me know if it's possible
The 135 degree corner why did he remove 45 then divide?
What a great UNSAFE way to cut crown molding. If you cut to fast or to deep to fast you know have a projectile! You will never get a good cut wiggling around.
This the worst possible way to cut crown molding. There is a reason to cut crown molding upside down and backward, so you can use the table and fence of the saw to hold you're work piece securely in place. And yes, you would wiggle your wood because you can't hold the piece steady. Why don't you ask the guys who do this for a living if they cut crown like they're showing in this video. I guarantee they don't.