How can Install moldings on my room
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Hi Anna,
Hope this helps you:
https://www.wikihow.com/Install-Molding
I have written several blog posts to help out with installing molding on your own. I put the links below. Have fun!
https://www.unexpectedelegance.com/tips-for-hanging-crown-molding-like-a-pro/
https://www.unexpectedelegance.com/how-to-dead-end-crown-molding/
https://www.unexpectedelegance.com/adding-picture-molding/
Here's another helpful link!
https://www.thebudgetdecorator.com/diy-baseboards-molding-and-trim
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/floors-ceilings/installing-base-molding-28400166
Installing Base Molding
You should get a compound mitre saw to make the cuts. Make practice cuts before trying to install. Once you put it down, attach with finishing nails and fill cracks with caulking.
Here's several ideas:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=installing%20molding
Depends on the type of molding that you're looking for. You can use 1x4s and can make straight cuts for a more simple look that will be much easier to do. Or you will need a compound saw of some kind to make angle cuts.
The how will depend on what style/type you want. You can do a simple framing that requires no cut except length, but anything more elaborate will require precision cutting for a nice aesthetic
here is a tutorial and video on installing wainscoting type molding https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/easiest-way-to-install-diy-wainscoting/
There are lots of molding ideas here:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=molding%20and%20trim
Are you referring to crown molding or baseboards?
Here's a neat trick for corners if you don't want to cut mitered corners. https://www.exquisitelyunremarkable.com/2015/09/decorative-corner-blocks-and-moulding.html
Anna: maybe this will help
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzFqa5IidTM
Hello Anna,
Where in your room? Timber or plaster or plastic moldings?