I am installing 4 5/8'' crown moulding.
The rise is 3 5/8''.l plan on using 2 1/2'' finish nails with a nail
gun.For nailing into ceiling, l udnerstand that l can just cross nail into
ceiling where the ceiling joists run parallel to the wall & nail into studs
on the wall.l understand that if crown is over 5 then backer
needed???Anywould help.
Crown moulding can be very tricky to install, cgeck out this
guide.
shoot your nails into the ceiling at opposing angles, as to
clinch the moulding to the drywall. also use construction adhesive. if you
plan on painting the crown, caulk also helps.
You can nail into wall studs & ceiling joists. However ceiling
joist will only cross two walls. On the other two they will be parallel, &
you won't have them to nail to. The wall top there will have only a small
overhanging nailer for sheet rock. In building new homes where wide crown
is to be used, we install a few cross-braces in the framing on the
parallel side to provide support. (I think you are calling that backer)
You may need to look in ur attic & see if that is possible. I wouldn't say there is a hard rule of width as to when you need it. The way you nail it & the straightness of wall & trim will determine how well it needs to be held. If only a limited amount of extra support was needed, even construction glue to the ceiling drywall would help, but that limits the ability expand & contract independently & is less desirable. Studs & joists do not line up; you will need to find each independently.
i cheat because i do not install often.i make an inside pattern
and an out side corner pattern.the crown goes in the miter box the way it
will fit on the ceiling.if you will put a piece in the miter box,measure
the little triangle in the back and cut a whole bunch,these are called
gussets.either glue them to the wall or nail them.you will greatly
appreciate the gusset when you add two pieces together.
Antonio, even though you are not doing maintenance or repairing
anything, you will get exact information from the experienced contractors
in the category Maintenance and Repairs. I have received specific to my
question and am thankful for the shared knowledge.
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