"Upside down and backwards???" How to install crown molding

How to install crown molding! Crown molding can be one of the most frustrating and challenging carpentry skills to learn. I have been installing crown for over 25 years and will share secrets and techniques I use for a quick and professional looking installation. If you would would like to learn or have struggled with crown molding, my goal is to get you going as fast as possible. Have you ever heard the term "Upside down and backwards" for cutting crown molding angles? Thats one of the common tips given for installing and although it is correct, more info is needed in order to save a lot of mistakes and wasted material. In this video, I take you through the process of installing 4 1/4" crown molding in a living room from start to finish. I cover details such as understanding room layout, types of corners, angles, determining direction of cuts, coping and easiest way to position material on the saw. I also include the final process I use for paint grade moldings showing caulking techniques for perfect painted trim work. Amazon Links - Follow these to purchase and support my channel! Festool Kapex Miter Saw - https://amzn.to/3Xnvh12 Festool Carvex Jig Saw - https://amzn.to/3IzIRu2 Festool long jig saw blades - https://amzn.to/3CFotDR Festool dust collector/vac - https://amzn.to/3GRMmtt Collins coping foot - https://amzn.to/3GTrbIC Collins miter spring clamps - https://amzn.to/3ZqnPUD Titebond medium CA glue - https://amzn.to/3GzLgC7 Titebond instant CA glue accelerator - https://amzn.to/3isPOSW Grex Pin nailer - https://amzn.to/3iuYVTb Pica pencil - https://amzn.to/3kcgveY Festool quick clamps - https://amzn.to/3X0vIhL Bosch digital miter angle measure - https://amzn.to/3IEXQCV Bosch laser measurer basic - https://amzn.to/3vVZCYE Bosch laser measurer advanced - https://amzn.to/3QxGxFZ Be sure to follow my channel to be notified of future "how to" related videos and be sure to give it a thumbs up if you found it helpful! Find me on Instagram - @fultonfinewoodworks   / fultonfinewoodworks