Light Weight DIY Crown Molding YOU Can Install Alone!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

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[@Kahunak22]

Is there a video on the channel showing how to make the square box around the ceiling edge?

[@javierjuarbe9965]

The real Tim “The Toolman” Taylor

[@privateeye2490]

Do you still advocate for filling with caulk vs 45 hot mud?

[@tamarunitamaruni4724]

WHEN I SAY YOURE CHANGING OUR LIVES WITH THE WAY YOU NARRATE I'M NOT KIDDING

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@Ailingstar]

ive been working as a carpenter for a few years now and im pretty confident in my abilities but i seriously wish i worked for someone like you, i have learned so much from this channel its unreal. Most of what i know has come from 60+ year old veterans of the trade but even they dont have the sheer volume of general knowledge that you pass on. Genuinely thank you for all of the information you give out.

[@awesomedave8484]

If I said it once I said it a thousand times....someone give this man his own show! Great info and an even better delivery....much better then anything on DIY TV for a while now. Keep em coming and thank you for editing as thats a skill in its own.

[@lakhpreetsingh2]

This guy is good he explains stuff clearly no extra talking. Gets straight to the point.!!!

[@gregorygray7359]

HiJeff I am a 66 year old home builder ‘ renovator I started in the construction trade when I was just 15 years old and I really in joy and watch your videos you are one of the best I have seen. I especially like how you explain what you are doing and the great tips You are never to old to learn some tips and different methods of doing things Thanks Jeff much appreciate Gregory Gray

[@Henrybythelake]

I just LOVE your approach! Ty for keeping the moment of almost crashing off the ladder - dude makes me feel more normal! Ty for you just being so real !! I am a 60-YO DIY woman, learning how to care for own home after 25 years of marriage - your help / expertise boosts my confidence so much! Also love your friendly Canadian accent & approach 🦋

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy to help Lisa. There isn't anything you can't do with a little confidence. Cheers!

[@brianhankerson9169]

from 19:56 to 20:03 made me watch the entire video. I can appreciate you not editing that out. You kept it real.

[@littlerufe]

Love your series! You mentioned three ways to measure between inside corners, just wanted to throw out a third one that's especially helpful on really long walls: Measure from one corner to some round-numbered distance towards the other corner (say, 10'). Make a mark there, then measure from the other corner to the mark, and then add the two numbers together! :)

[@hammertime7349]

I wish I had a teacher like u in school cause every time u explain something I’m thinking wow that’s all I have to do.

[@ryanschaan742]

2 things 1)The brush lines will disappear with a little Flotrol additive. 2) To get an accurate measurement of an inside corner, I will measure 10" away from my near corner and make a mark. Then measure to that line and add the 10". You are the man and I love your videos!

[@stevesick1]

I never used flotrol.. I’ll have to use it if it keeps those damn brush lines out.. thanks for the tip

[@tykszeto]

I always find it insane how some crown moulding makes a room THAT much more upscale

[@gracethomas6576]

Exactly it always amazes me

[@Biker65]

It doesn't look finished without it

[@Peter-td3yk]

Sometimes its just too much.. I sold kitchens..crown was not always a necessity.. But lite touches were the best.. or it gets boring..

[@antoniohinojos3808]

IDK, looks better bare in my opinion.

[@timdex91]

Jeff, thanks so much....I installed polystyrene crown moulding this weekend. Just a little caulk and a damp cloth to gently smooth over joints, it doesn't need painting. Looks fantastic!!!

[@kimroos3008]

Renovating a house from the 50's and needed to make the decision to remove the crown moulding that was there due to condition. This was the replacement solution I was looking for. Thank you!

[@krisallfrey6747]

You should have your own show on HGTV. I love your video series. I have learned so much from you. I'm replacing the cheap crown in my home with more decorative molding. I feel confident that I can do it myself after watching this video. Thank you.

[@JoseTorres-oe1zi]

I was nervous about installing a 5 1/8 crown molding till i saw the video. After a coupe of scrap runs I got the hang of it and went up smooth. Oh, and I actually saved hundreds installing myself. Thank you so much for the video.

[@simplehomelab]

There are a 100 videos here that tries to show how to install crown molding. Each one of them either "lecture" or speak to a "learned" audience. From installing a drywall to installing a simple corwn molding, you sir, speak to the amateur home owner who just wants to install a crown molding, not graduate into a contractor. Thank you for keeping it simple, to the point and down to earth. I installed a crown molding without gaps or edges just by watching this video. Not to mention cutting it properly. Thank you.

[@wht240sxka]

I love how detailed some of the explanations are in the videos. Being a handyman, there is a lot of times where I have done certain things many times but the gap in between is so far I have to brush up on my skills. Watching these videos helps me scratch my head a bit less. Thanks!

[@grahamgibson4669]

I used a large crown molding in a master bathroom made from polystyrene because it can accommodate a sloping ceiling. I did not use drywall compound and instead used a painters compound, Alex, which worked fabulously, didn't need any support after installation and I did get great butt joints. It paints well but one thing you should note is that it cannot be sanded for the next application of paint sometime in the future. The product saves you having to remove a load of wood from behind the molding to allow it to be positioned on a sloping vaulted ceiling. My molding is over an open shower and jucuzzi tub and was installed 5 years ago and there have been no gaps showing up due to humidity levels and no pieces have fallen off.

[@DavidMiller-kq8sf]

Quick question Graham; are you stating you did not have to use brads or finishing nails for support? Thanks for your time in answering my question.

[@msaquariusmil]

As a new home owner I SWEAR by his videos 🤗

[@glenbutler9611]

Kudos for the show- as- you-go techniques. Love the narrations without excessive banter👍🏼! Yikes! At 20:03, ladder fall scare, 😨 but most DIYers can relate!

[@DoAndBrewDIY]

Awesome video Jeff!!! I am renovating a 200 year old house with plaster on brick walls throughout....the foam crown is the solution I’ve been looking for. Marking reference lines on your miter saw is brilliant!!! Thanks for another great video!

[@davidpalmer4134]

This guy is taking away from general contractors! I love it! Mike Holmes, Bryan this is entertainment !!

[@michealkaye860]

That tip, that one tip - flip it and stand behind the saw. Delighted with this video.

[@elizabethmauer4797]

Your videos are guiding me through a (to me) major project. I could not have done what I've done without your help. I'm finishing out an old, large two room wooden shed to be a tiny house. I've watched all of your drywall videos at least 3 times and some of them 5 and 6 times as I progress. I'm on the last finishing coat of mud in one room. Next is painting and then trim. Maybe. After watching a couple of videos on trim (baseboard and crown molding) that might be a bit too complicated for me. Regardless, I can't thank you enough for your instructions. They're concise yet complete, easy to understand, and your camera person is excellent. My deepest appreciation for you sharing your knowledge!

[@dennisz494]

check out my [post. You will kick yourself in the ass for doing it the way in this video. I kicked myself when I figured it out on my own.

[@JacobWong1]

It’s been said before, but it’s worth saying again. He’s the bob ross of home improvement.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Jacob!

[@jordynlove3746]

Bob the Builder

[@highontaiwan]

Instead of happy clouds he's making happy crown molding.

[@robinson1509]

@@highontaiwanBob Ross: no mistakes just happy accidents.

[@donnamicci9996]

Funny you should say that 'cause that's what I was thinking when I was watching.

[@lyhuynh7537]

You make things so easy to understand, your teaching is on a different level. Thank you!

[@jenniferj.1423]

in my twenties and completely new to this. just moved into my first house. thanks for these videos. we're gonna have a long and beautiful friendship!

[@SteeleMagnolia]

The detail you offer during the process of every step is right on! I'm detail oriented as well, and it pays off when you can stand back afterwards and view your work with satisfaction. Thanks for your professional videos!

[@kurugode]

one of the best. clear instructions, nice audio, lighting..and above all he has a good sense of humor

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks! 😃

[@enriquemejia6697]

Thanks man.. I've learned so much from you.when loading your brush,instead of wiping off the paint from the sides of your brush,just gently slap the sides of your brush against the side of your can. That will store even more paint in your brush and will help you go a little further between dips!!

[@ahmedatwa5696]

I would proudly say that I consider you my mentor in the bizz. From simplified steps to more professional advices We appreciate you

[@TeviaRocks]

I bought a used fireplace mantle and am learning the tricks to fixing and replacing the broken trim by watching. Thank you!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy to help!

[@drellwood]

Nice to finally see NovaCrown being demonstrated.....installed this product ~4 yrs ago and we've had no issues at all. Looks brand new. Will definitely be using it again to do our den. We used standard wood moulding in our first house and never want to repeat that nightmare.

[@ljp363]

Is this product distributed in the US?

[@stlalways6715]

ljp363 I have seen variants here in the US. No clue about the brand though. Not a product I would suggest using but if you do here are some suggestions. A caulk tube is cheap. Pump the caulk out then push the back cap out. You can also squeeze the back off and then a pup out the caulk. Then simply fill it with the mud so you don’t have make a mess w the inconsistent troweling. Would also keep a tube of loctite handy because all homes have humps from but joints somewhere.... Rather than smack screws into your finished drywall simply use some fine trim screws and tap them in behind the crown leaving a 1/4 inch sticking out. The foam will easily poke into it and help hold in the inside corners. Frankly I don’t see how the mud that he used as adhesive won’t cause failure or the caulk joints. There is a reason why you need tape at joints.

[@ljp363]

Thank you!

[@fabianmckenna8197]

I used plaster coving on my kitchen 14 feet by 12 feet and 12 feet high ceilings. Did it myself without a problem but just a wee note to ljp363... you don't need tape at coving joints as coving adhesive or mud does the job fine. Mine haven't cracked or moved in four years. P.S. The NovaCrown polystyrene coated coving looks interesting being more flexible and lighter than plaster coving.

[@Horses4life1001]

My gosh, you are such a good teacher. You have a gift of teaching

[@itsonlymoney2931]

Look's awesome, will also be adding crown in my kitchen project, since the kitchen is a huge gathering place as well as a work space, Taking the time to add the detail's enhances the entire job, From plain taped corner's to the wow factor,

[@IAmPraki]

Wow! I have been an armchair DIYer for the last 30 years. I have watched Norm Abrams and Bob Vila forever. Have to say, I have picked up a lot more tips and tricks of home renovation from your show than anywhere else. Though I am a decent woodworker, I am not super confident when it comes to home renovation projects. Your shows give me the confidence I need to take on those projects. The closet organizer and crown molding episodes are really useful to me (also to most others I would think). Flooring episodes were good too. I am going to go watch your shows on painting this weekend. I hope you keep doing what you are doing. I hope the trolls don't get to you.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I love the trolls. Cheers!

[@bigairic4961]

I personally use crown molding stops that attach to the miter saw. It's just that little extra to help get those perfect cuts. So for anyone who's going to do this frequently or for that perfectionist, it's a must buy.

[@ckeller07]

Stand behind your saw when you're laying the cut up! An amazing tip for a do-it-yourselfer like myself. I've done lots of crown molding in multiple houses but still have to think about each cut. I keep pulling out my four sample pieces and visualizing them on the ceiling. Great tip I will certainly try!!

[@pcm7315]

As soon as he got behind the saw the light went on.

[@andyhugie1647]

Sir this is by far the best crown molding installation video I’ve seen yet

[@miyuru07]

WOW .. today my painter said the same thing. I bought some paint from Home Depot and he used it and said it's like water and you need three coats to get the job done and asked me to go to Sherwin Williams and you said the same thing. Hey I am originally from Sri Lanka and I used to work for Dulux, Duco and Pentalite paint company (CIC in Sri Lanka or ICI in Europe) branch there during my high school yrs. Good to see Dulux paint can and made the connection to my younger yrs.

[@lizveta4843]

I wish I’d have watched this before I did my closet crown molding. You are awesome. Even just cutting the tip of the tube off! 😍.

[@tofudubu0528]

Now I'm even more amazed to the guys who installed these on our house. They did it without fancy tools, no table saws, no nail guns, just the regular saw, hammer, ruler, and nails.

[@dalebarton7730]

You are the man. Time and time again, I have watched your videos and they are worth every minute. I have been able to do so many DIY projects. Thank you.

[@rpaasse6453]

Did my windows about half a year ago, there's the video how to, last week. Did my crownmolding about 3 months ago, there's the video! Standing bihind your saw, that would have saved me half a day and 3 mtrs of wood. I don't want to talk about the windows. I'm going to wallpaper this week...... I'm willing to wait... Thanks for all the tips, did my own drywall, looks great! Greatings and many thanks from the Netherlands. Laminate in about 3 weeks, covered!!

[@anusharamesh5118]

Love the way you share all your secret tips and tricks ...when you explain everything i feel like i can be reno diy person ... you make it sound so easy maybe its becoz the way you teach and it encourages me to try it out. Thanks alot to you ... i planning to do my accent wall. Love all your video i wish your in Canada where i can join ur workshop if you had one. Truly amazing to see your work and effort you put out make it perfect . Greatly appreciate for sharing Nd teaching your skills. I always admire your video. Wish you the best of everything.🙏🏼

[@WattsWoodenWonders]

Love how that trim looks. So much easier than working with wood!

[@IAmArgodabar]

I've been thinking about putting crown molding in my dining room. This video was great. Now I feel that I'm ready to move forward with my plans. Thanks! Also, glad you didn't die when you fell off the ladder

[@mariogiron6120]

You even make loading a caulking gun look cool! Thanks for the great info!

[@kc9843]

I get possession of my first home tomorrow. Looking forward to all the projects!! Love these videos I’m obsessed.

[@itsreamo]

I watched the video you had on easy shelving with 1x3 and 2x3, making another soon cause it’s so easy and great! Now I stumbled on this video.. your a goat man thanks for the tutorials I’m sure so many have learned from you

[@hmg8915]

That crown really takes the ceiling to the next level.. looks great

[@calehammerline]

Haha this video would have saved me about 2 hours last night when i was installing almost exactly the same product!! But since i’ve got about 60 meters left, i’m so grateful for this video❤️ Thanks!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers karl, How did it turn out for you?

[@calehammerline]

Home RenoVision DIY I’ve completed my bedroom and are more than happy with the result. Next up i kitchen and living room. Then i will use your flooring videos too. Keep posting! Your kitchen is turning out amazing👍🏻

[@ColonelK0rn1]

Sherwin Williams has an amazing ceiling paint, Eminence, which has some self-levelling properties. You can get a matte finish for your ceilings, and your trim that is forgiving if you happen to go a little thick or thin in some places, and I've seen brush lines disappear in a few minutes. It's not cheap, but it's worth every penny. I sprayed my daughter's ceiling when I removed the texture, and I happened to get a little close with the sprayer, and it went on a little thick, but in a few minutes it had levelled out. I have had excellent results rolling it out as well. It's worth the extra $$ for it.

[@fitzmann85]

​@@tomconway6808 There are many reasons streaks and blotches could form in any paint but I can tell you from what you are describing it doesn't sound like nicotine stains to me. It was most likely water damage from the roof at one point. If the previous owners were smokers the streaks (and a smell) would be on the ceilings, walls, in the HVAC, in the subfloor, and just about every nook and cranny where something is affixed to the wall. Nicotine stains can and will form on the ceiling but it will also coat everything else in the house. If nicotine is suspected the only thing covering and sealing that is a stain sealing primer followed by your choice of paint and depending how heavy the nicotine is it may require a cleaner for the surfaces prior to priming/painting. You can put 20 coats of paint over nicotine and it won't cover. Nicotine will be an orange/yellowish color and it will make the paint appear to sweat when it is covering it when it bleeds through. Water damage will appear as rings with the outer edges being a light brownish color. Even with water damage a good stain sealing primer would be required. If your house is new-ish(built in the last 20 years or so) however it could be just how it was first painted when it was built. A lot of times when houses are being put up one after another especially in new subdivisions the builders are trying to cut corners and scrimp and save every penny they can. One of the easiest places for them to save is the painting. Knowing this the painters trying to get the cheapest bids in for the most amount of work might not both prime and paint the ceilings. I've known painting contractors to just shoot the ceilings with just primer alone or just flat white paint. Both look fine for a year or two but will discolor and fail with time. If this is your case the streaks and blotches are just where the original paint or primer was thin. Or if you had an inexperienced crew it is where they missed when they back rolled the primer/finish on the ceilings. A roller will add a small texture/stipple to the paint spraying alone will be a smoother finish. A third reason for the streaks or blotching would be the technique and application of the paint used. As far as one being thicker than the other both Promar Ceiling and Eminence have the same 350-400 sq/ft coverage @ 4 mil thickness as per SW. Sorry I need to put your "painter" neighbor on blast for his comment about a thicker paint covering stains.

[@natew2610]

@@tomconway6808 I worked for SW for 15 years. I can tell you unequivocally, Promar ceiling paint is better than Eminence.

[@brettbuckmaster5128]

Hands down the best step by step detailed videos, never skip any small steps 👍🏼

[@michealkaye860]

2.50 to 3.30. So well explained. That was me in a nutshell. Black bags of cut up polystyrene, pulling my hair out. Thanks Jeff, excellent tutoring.

[@-Bellana-]

I LITERALLY check to see if you've made a video for anything I need. Lol I come to your first.

[@envy425]

I'm going to end up watching every video on this channel. This content is so helpful.

[@barryjanis]

Thank you Jeff, I am building my retirement home right now, and your videos are filled with GREAT tips !!!

[@kenshores9900]

Been wanting to do crown in the master bath. Showed me how easy it is to do. Thanks.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Ken, anyone can do it!

[@patdarling2036]

I like how you exsplain the cutting process it can be confusing a but you made it easyer with your marks I like the foam drywall mud process

[@adrianvallejo3396]

I wish this video came out last month when I installed my crown molding, I got a little creative and installed led lights in it

[@sortathesame8701]

How did it turn out? We are planning to put led's in our master bedroom trim. I've seen pictures and love it, but photoshop is a real thing and sometimes the reality isn't anywhere close to the pictures we see online!

[@aaudain1]

You take your time and give a step by step teaching ,you are awesome

[@doglifefrancis4210]

25:08 that was a big splatter flew off your brush there my friend so lets go ahead and put that drop cloth down on that new kitchen floor lets lead by example i learn soo much from your vids keep up the great work

[@sbryant5293]

I love that you leave in the bloopers...makes me feel better when I do it😄

[@paulwain433]

Geez...Where have you been all my life. Wish I had seen this a lifetime ago!

[@dprkassassin1876]

after pausing the video and running outside (in very bad weather) to get one of my many tape-measures... in all my years i have never noticed the width marked on the the measure itself. game changer lol

[@jagdude1204]

25:07 might have wished you had a drop cloth after all lol. Great video. Thanks.

[@wizegrl94]

I learn so much every time I watch your videos!

[@ehade]

Very nice job- your experience and excellent teaching gives me confidence to try this myself. Thank you and God bless you.

[@danieldivita9894]

You are the Bob Ross of home renovation! Very awesome videos!

[@musiqclub9725]

Jeff good seeing you again! Thanks for a decent vid and thx for your efforts the last year or so with various live chats and fundraisers etc. Been following you a year or so now and I've learned it's best to hear it from you lolz with all the commentary. Thx for the straight forward commentaries. Just finished my first c.m job getting the stuff installed on my upper level hallway. Wish I had this stuff tho- it looked super lightwt and easy to put up! Cheers, from Toronto's east end.

[@samh9072]

Loved the video. Subscribed too. Can’t wait to watch others you made. I must ask though, am I the only one at 25:08 in the video who cringed when that plop of paint came flying off the brush and then at 26:55 in the video went 😮 when he said he had no drop cloth on the new kitchen floor? 😂😂. Just wondering lol.

[@hannahtpt83]

My husband and I have done a ton of crown molding. I truly hate it but crown is so beautiful that we do it anyway! Lol! We cut our molding flat and then cope it other than that our technique is the same as yours, right down to the same caulk. Hope to meet you in Charlotte NC when you come through.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Looking forward to it. tour dates are on the website now. Cheers!

[@jenellhendricks4229]

Your videos are helping people around the world! Thank you!😊

[@michaeljacobs4647]

This guy is the best! He makes it all very easy and fun somehow. Thanks!

[@daneroify]

Great job! To save time and effort I paint my crowns ahead of time. With the ceiling pre painted it makes for a seemless job!

[@SteeleMagnolia]

I like to paint my moulding before installing as well. All the overhead work with weak and worn out shoulders can be frustrating.

[@jamesyarusso5268]

The best video I've seen on crown molding, thanks

[@nan4095]

"Of course I'm okay. I feel off my ladder, I didn't die." i love this guy😂

[@matthewwasserman7709]

Look into Dewalt crown stops. Totally worth it! No more sharpie marks on the base of the saw

[@mtorres2153]

Thank you for your knowledge 👍. I'm going to do crown molding in my house and looking at all these videos yours was the best easy to understand and the tip about making the marks on the saw, also looking at the cut from the back of the saw to better understand. 🙏👍

[@BestStrides]

I love how you make stuff look so stress free. great inspiration. thank you

[@brettemiller2]

So well done. Thank you. My crown molding looks great.

[@behape_4evr]

Great Video! Watching this makes me think I can do this myself. THANK YOU!! Can you do a video on what type of paint is recommended to use on each surface. I want to paint my doors, and trim but not sure what type of paint to use that is easy to clean. Also, what type of paint recommended for bathrooms and/or other rooms. This would be a great guideline for person like me.

[@ryananthony4840]

Actually boys and girls there is a FOURTH METHOD for measuring trim.... Physically hold the piece up and mark it, and go a hair long so it snaps in tight..... Learned this from several high end finish carpenters

[@DaddyChipp]

In the USA, Dulux is PPG, Pittsburgh Paints, I believe it's the Grand Design line. I use that paint in all my projects and I love the results.

[@superduc99]

One of the best, if not the best, crown molding vid on KZbin. Love this guy!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Appreciate that, Cheers!

[@mikehickey420]

Another job well done! love your ability to explain things in a way they seem so simple, Thanks again!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

You're very welcome!

[@erickrojas7616]

You are amazing.Thanks you for your tutorial.I am learning with your experience.

[@njprescott7640]

I found dipping a finger in a little neat dishwasher liquid helps smooth out the caulking compound.

[@kpmgbp29]

Hey Jeff, love all your videos and have embraced DIY since retiring last year and ALWAYS look to your videos for advice. I can't say I'm crazy about this product tho....looks like a mess having to mud the back, pin it and wait for it to dry. I've done my whole house with crown, and a little gadget called an "OGEE" makes installing crown a breeze for a DIYer....acts like a jig, positions the crown perfectly in the saw and you don't have the added confusion of having to cut the crown upside down in the saw. Keep up the awesome work!

[@progression_decibel]

If you have a link to that "OGEE" tool I would love to pick up one for my crown endeavors!!

[@PierreMenardMtl]

I finally understand how to do crown moulding. Thank you.

[@AWOL1969]

Thank you very much for all your videos, lots of good info. Even if i hire someone, i know what to look for so they're not taking shortcuts.

[@nikkebirde]

Thank you so much for this video!! Helped me put up the crown molding for the mantel I'm building!

[@andrewalexander4471]

Thank you so much. Your videos have helped me so much. I am pretty good at most projects around the house and can hold my own, but you have helped me take it to the next level. Again, thank you.

[@ClayAutery]

Truly exceptional work, Jeff.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thank You Clay, Cheers!

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

I was always told to cope your corners with crown not attempt direct 45 degree connections. That way you’re only 45 on one connection not two. Another thing I was taught was no butt joints with moulding 45’s on length connections. I’ve never used this foam and drywall crown but seems like adhesive caulking would work even better. Drywall compound isn’t an adhesive so until you caulk that stuff I would expect to find it on the floor rather quickly. 😂

[@shelleyminehart7409]

Have been painting for family etc for years. Love how you go back over surfaces with your hand. Doing this forever, you might not see a problem but you can feel it! Also years ago PPG used to give lessons for consumers to understand the how to’s and why you use the products that are recommended.

[@Mbrown553]

You finger painting with that drywall mud reminded me.of a bob ross episode haha. Good stuff man

[@SteelShruggs]

perfect timing i have none in my house. now i gotta see a video on how to tile floors and showers without a curb cus im new to it