Have a friend who just had crown molding installed in his home, in the
living room the ceiling is rectangular, but the height at the rear
wall of the house is 8ft, the height on the opposite end is like
15-16ft.

The "expert" installing the molding told him it was IMPOSSIBLE to
cope/miter the corners and he instead installed decorative blocks at
each corner

Bottom line, was the installer incompotent and this was doable, and if
so, how is it done. If it is NOT possible to miter/cope those joints,
is the decorative blocks the ONLY solution or are there other options.

Frankly, I think the decorative blocks look like ****

John

I think the decorative blocks were the appropriate solution.

With the one side having a slant, I expect that even with coping the joints,
the profile of the crown molding would not have matched due to the length of
the cut line on the ends would have been unequal, and so there would have
been visible joints. Perhaps this could have been masked with filler.

Dave Paine.


"John" wrote in message
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Have a friend who just had crown molding installed in his home, in the
living room the ceiling is rectangular, but the height at the rear
wall of the house is 8ft, the height on the opposite end is like
15-16ft.

The "expert" installing the molding told him it was IMPOSSIBLE to
cope/miter the corners and he instead installed decorative blocks at
each corner

Bottom line, was the installer incompotent and this was doable, and if
so, how is it done. If it is NOT possible to miter/cope those joints,
is the decorative blocks the ONLY solution or are there other options.

Frankly, I think the decorative blocks look like ****

John

In article ,
John wrote:
Have a friend who just had crown molding installed in his home, in the
living room the ceiling is rectangular, but the height at the rear
wall of the house is 8ft, the height on the opposite end is like
15-16ft.

The "expert" installing the molding told him it was IMPOSSIBLE to
cope/miter the corners and he instead installed decorative blocks at
each corner

Bottom line, was the installer incompotent and this was doable, and if
so, how is it done.

The installer *IS* _competent_.

The _only_ way to get a 'clean' join, where the join line is _not_
perpendicular to _both_ pieces, is to use different sizes of stock on
the two sides.

This requires "full custom" molding -- in *non-standard* dimensions -- which
probably means a "custom" molding cutter-head as well as the custom run.


The price for such 'stuff'?

"If you have to ask, you can't afford it" applies.


If it is NOT possible to miter/cope those joints,
is the decorative blocks the ONLY solution or are there other options.

Frankly, I think the decorative blocks look like ****


That they may, but things would look *much* worse without them.

Here, among other goodies, is a chart for cutting Crown Molding compound =
miters:
http://www.josephfusco.org/Articles/...rownChart.html

Crown Angle calculation:
http://www.josephfusco.org/Articles/...he_Crown_Angl=
e.html

Wall Angle calculation:
http://www.josephfusco.org/Articles/...he_Wall_Angle=
..html

If you want to see all that is to be had:
http://www.josephfusco.org/Articles/Crown_Moulding/

Happy surfing.

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| Have a friend who just had crown molding installed in his home, in the
| living room the ceiling is rectangular, but the height at the rear
| wall of the house is 8ft, the height on the opposite end is like
| 15-16ft. =20
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| The "expert" installing the molding told him it was IMPOSSIBLE to
| cope/miter the corners and he instead installed decorative blocks at
| each corner
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| Bottom line, was the installer incompotent and this was doable, and if
| so, how is it done. If it is NOT possible to miter/cope those joints,
| is the decorative blocks the ONLY solution or are there other options.
|=20
| Frankly, I think the decorative blocks look like ****
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| John
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"Robert Bonomi" wrote in message
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In article ,
John wrote:
Have a friend who just had crown molding installed in his home, in the
living room the ceiling is rectangular, but the height at the rear
wall of the house is 8ft, the height on the opposite end is like
15-16ft.

The "expert" installing the molding told him it was IMPOSSIBLE to
cope/miter the corners and he instead installed decorative blocks at
each corner

Bottom line, was the installer incompotent and this was doable, and if
so, how is it done.

The installer *IS* _competent_.

The _only_ way to get a 'clean' join, where the join line is _not_
perpendicular to _both_ pieces, is to use different sizes of stock on
the two sides.

Hi,
This is absolutely correct; the moulding that rakes will not be the same
profile as the molding that runs parallel to the floor. There is a quick way
to do it without blocks or custom runs: Turn the wall corner 90 (the first
turn) with one miter, and spring the rake angle from it (the second turn).
The complex angle is thereby divided between two cuts. The "transition"
piece will have 0 length on its top and a minimal length on the bottom -- a
wedge.
I avoid corner blocks at all costs.
Casey


This requires "full custom" molding -- in *non-standard* dimensions --
which
probably means a "custom" molding cutter-head as well as the custom run.


The price for such 'stuff'?

"If you have to ask, you can't afford it" applies.


If it is NOT possible to miter/cope those joints,
is the decorative blocks the ONLY solution or are there other options.

Frankly, I think the decorative blocks look like ****


That they may, but things would look *much* worse without them.

"John" wrote in message
...
Have a friend who just had crown molding installed in his home, in the
living room the ceiling is rectangular, but the height at the rear
wall of the house is 8ft, the height on the opposite end is like
15-16ft.

The "expert" installing the molding told him it was IMPOSSIBLE to
cope/miter the corners and he instead installed decorative blocks at
each corner

Bottom line, was the installer incompotent and this was doable, and if
so, how is it done. If it is NOT possible to miter/cope those joints,
is the decorative blocks the ONLY solution or are there other options.

Frankly, I think the decorative blocks look like ****

John


Depending on the situation, it can be done. You mount the molding in
relation to the ceiling, not the wall. The crown where the sloped ceiling
meets the wall at more than, or less than, a 90 degree angle will be kicked
out of plumb slightly to match the angle of the ceiling. Some planing will
be required on the back side of the crown where it meets the wall.
Confused yet? I think I am!
Greg

In article ,
says...

Bottom line, was the installer incompotent and this was doable, and if
so, how is it done. If it is NOT possible to miter/cope those joints,
is the decorative blocks the ONLY solution or are there other options.

Frankly, I think the decorative blocks look like ****

he's correct. the "projection" (relative height) of the inclined piece
increases. someone asked me aout this a few of years ago....never had time to
work it out in detail:
http://users.adelphia.net/~kimnach/w...poundangle.htm.

DON"T listen to the "expert". This is very possible, even easy, to do.
The "trick" is to use three pieces of crown to make up the corner. If you
start with a piece along the 8" wall, cut another piece as you normally
would, only smaller (like 1 foot or so) Then, cut the angle you need to
work the corresponding angle up the wall on the other side of the short
piece. Make sure the piece is as small as you can possibly make it and still
have the required angles needed to join each side. What you'll ultimately
end up with is a small piece with the angle cut to fit the horizonal crown,
(around the 31.9 deg. 31.6 deg.mark) on one side and whatever angle is
necessary to connect the crown running up the slope of the ceiling. Once
again, think two long pieces of crown connected with a small transition
piece in between them. It's NOT impossible, HOWEVER it can look funny on
larger mouldings, as the small transition piece will come into the adjoining
wall for a short distance before sloping up. Try it out. The asthetics are
what's important here, but it CAN be done by any competent installer. If my
instructions are not clear enough, please send a request for more info, I'll
do what i can to clarify things. --dave




"Robert Bonomi" wrote in message
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In article ,
John wrote:
Have a friend who just had crown molding installed in his home, in the
living room the ceiling is rectangular, but the height at the rear
wall of the house is 8ft, the height on the opposite end is like
15-16ft.

The "expert" installing the molding told him it was IMPOSSIBLE to
cope/miter the corners and he instead installed decorative blocks at
each corner

Bottom line, was the installer incompotent and this was doable, and if
so, how is it done.

The installer *IS* _competent_.

The _only_ way to get a 'clean' join, where the join line is _not_
perpendicular to _both_ pieces, is to use different sizes of stock on
the two sides.

This requires "full custom" molding -- in *non-standard* dimensions --
which
probably means a "custom" molding cutter-head as well as the custom run.


The price for such 'stuff'?

"If you have to ask, you can't afford it" applies.


If it is NOT possible to miter/cope those joints,
is the decorative blocks the ONLY solution or are there other options.

Frankly, I think the decorative blocks look like ****


That they may, but things would look *much* worse without them.

I just scrolled down to a similiar post and found a website posted with a
picture of what i was just describing. This is how it should look- 3 pcs.
inside corner. Hope this clears things up! --dave
http://www.compoundmiter.com/images/cath1.jpg



"Dave Jackson" wrote in message
nk.net...
DON"T listen to the "expert". This is very possible, even easy, to do.
The "trick" is to use three pieces of crown to make up the corner. If
you start with a piece along the 8" wall, cut another piece as you
normally would, only smaller (like 1 foot or so) Then, cut the angle you
need to work the corresponding angle up the wall on the other side of the
short piece. Make sure the piece is as small as you can possibly make it
and still have the required angles needed to join each side. What you'll
ultimately end up with is a small piece with the angle cut to fit the
horizonal crown, (around the 31.9 deg. 31.6 deg.mark) on one side and
whatever angle is necessary to connect the crown running up the slope of
the ceiling. Once again, think two long pieces of crown connected with a
small transition piece in between them. It's NOT impossible, HOWEVER it
can look funny on larger mouldings, as the small transition piece will
come into the adjoining wall for a short distance before sloping up. Try
it out. The asthetics are what's important here, but it CAN be done by
any competent installer. If my instructions are not clear enough, please
send a request for more info, I'll do what i can to clarify
hings. --dave




"Robert Bonomi" wrote in message
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In article ,
John wrote:
Have a friend who just had crown molding installed in his home, in the
living room the ceiling is rectangular, but the height at the rear
wall of the house is 8ft, the height on the opposite end is like
15-16ft.

The "expert" installing the molding told him it was IMPOSSIBLE to
cope/miter the corners and he instead installed decorative blocks at
each corner

Bottom line, was the installer incompotent and this was doable, and if
so, how is it done.

The installer *IS* _competent_.

The _only_ way to get a 'clean' join, where the join line is _not_
perpendicular to _both_ pieces, is to use different sizes of stock on
the two sides.

This requires "full custom" molding -- in *non-standard* dimensions --
which
probably means a "custom" molding cutter-head as well as the custom run.


The price for such 'stuff'?

"If you have to ask, you can't afford it" applies.


If it is NOT possible to miter/cope those joints,
is the decorative blocks the ONLY solution or are there other options.

Frankly, I think the decorative blocks look like ****


That they may, but things would look *much* worse without them.

On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 01:02:24 GMT, "Dave Jackson"
wrote:

This is very possible, even easy, to do.
The "trick" is to use three pieces of crown to make up the corner. If you


I'll agree with you that it's possible. I'll disagree that it's easy.
It's not a job I would recommend to someone for their first piece of
crown molding.


Mike O.

"Mike" wrote in message
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On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 01:02:24 GMT, "Dave Jackson"
wrote:

This is very possible, even easy, to do.
The "trick" is to use three pieces of crown to make up the corner. If
you


I'll agree with you that it's possible. I'll disagree that it's easy.
It's not a job I would recommend to someone for their first piece of
crown molding.


Actually Mike, it really is fairly easy. Even on the first piece of crown
molding. All that's really being done with this technique is to add one
more cut/cope to what you'd already have to do in that corner. From that
perspective, since the work involved is the same, it doesn't really add
difficulty, just another step.
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-Mike-

On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 08:30:05 -0500, "Mike Marlow"
wrote:

Actually Mike, it really is fairly easy. Even on the first piece of crown
molding. All that's really being done with this technique is to add one
more cut/cope to what you'd already have to do in that corner. From that
perspective, since the work involved is the same, it doesn't really add
difficulty, just another step.


I'm pretty familiar with running crown as I've had the pleasure to
run some in over 20 houses a year for the last 20 years or so. I've
run crown into, over, across and around just about everything. It's
been my experience that I can run crown on a flat ceiling about twice
as fast as I can run it on a cathedral ceiling. Some of this time
has to do with figuring, cutting and or coping uncommon angles and
some has to do with hauling my butt up a taller ladder. In my mind it
is not as easy and I would never have an inexperienced carpenter do
that job. Your mileage may vary but my price per foot goes up nearly
as fast as the pitch of the ceiling.

Mike O.

"Mike" wrote in message
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I'm pretty familiar with running crown as I've had the pleasure to
run some in over 20 houses a year for the last 20 years or so.

Well then, I 'm certainly not going to tell you your business. I've put it
up but not to the extent you have.

I've
run crown into, over, across and around just about everything. It's
been my experience that I can run crown on a flat ceiling about twice
as fast as I can run it on a cathedral ceiling. Some of this time
has to do with figuring, cutting and or coping uncommon angles and
some has to do with hauling my butt up a taller ladder. In my mind it
is not as easy and I would never have an inexperienced carpenter do
that job. Your mileage may vary but my price per foot goes up nearly
as fast as the pitch of the ceiling.

As it should - it's added work. My comment was only to say that while it
does add more work in having to cut the additional piece and that all by
itself is added diddling and climbing about, it's not a more complicated cut
than the rest of the cuts you're doing. Indeed, every new and additional
cut is more precision work and more opportunity for error, but I tend to
look at things like this in terms of the type of work it requires of me. If
I can see it as simply more of what I can already do, then I can embrace the
job with less trepidation. It's all a matter of how much I want to convince
myself that I can't do it even before I begin or how much I want to convince
myself that I really can.

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-Mike-

On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 20:35:43 -0500, "Mike Marlow"
wrote:

job with less trepidation. It's all a matter of how much I want to convince
myself that I can't do it even before I begin or how much I want to convince
myself that I really can.

I normally have a builder or homeowner asking (insert telling) me to
do it so there's not much choice about can or can't.

I do however get to decide what it's worth.

Mike O.

"Mike" wrote in message
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On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 20:35:43 -0500, "Mike Marlow"
wrote:

job with less trepidation. It's all a matter of how much I want to
convince
myself that I can't do it even before I begin or how much I want to
convince
myself that I really can.

I normally have a builder or homeowner asking (insert telling) me to
do it so there's not much choice about can or can't.

I do however get to decide what it's worth.

As you should.

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-Mike-

replying to Mike Marlow, jyaceczko wrote:
I just want to hire this guy. But I can't afford to. But I'd totally hire you.
Since I can't afford it, can I use a mitre box for this?

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