Moulding Installation Instructions

Set up / Necessary Tools / Installation

First we have to look for a large open floor area to cut; normally the garage. Our cornice comes in 12, 14 and 16 foot lengths; look for an area where you will be able to cut lengths of that size. We look for a spot outside otherwise the MDF dust will get everywhere. All cutting is done on the floor using a Compound Miter Saw with a 10 inch draw. The draw is the distance the saw arm can cut in one pull. Although the cornice comes in various widths up to 7 inches, the width of the cornice increases in direct correlation with the angle of the miter. The difference between a compound and a normal miter saw is that the compound allows you to make both a Bevel and a Miter cut at once. Cornice requires a two angled cut because it is installed onto the wall and ceiling on a 45 or 52 degree angle. Unlike baseboards which are installed flat onto the wall and only require a single angle cut (or a miter). The reason our installers cut on the floor is quite simple, the cornice is too long and moves too much to be cut accurately on a table.

Take out your Measuring Tape and start measuring the walls that are going to be finished. Measure as accurately as possible down to the closest 16th of an inch. Make sure you note the Inside and Outside Corners. To explain inside and outside corners, imagine a perfect square, if you are standing inside the square, you will only see inside corners. If you walk around the outside of the square all you will see is outside corners.

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