First, is there some technical language that distinguishes between crown
which sits atop furniture or cabinets and the much more common molding
that spans a cabinet or a wall and the ceiling?
The GF has the former and I'm unsure how to position it. They are face
frame cabinets and the reveal (proper term?) at the top, bottom and
sides is only a quarter of an inch. The crown molding is two piece: a
3/4 by 1 and 1/2 with a tongue on the narrow dimension and a 3 inch with
the dog leg that extends out and has the groove.
My thinking was to extend the face frame upward with some 1x2s and to
attach the crown to that. Then the face frame and the base of the crown
will be in the same plane. Looking around I see it different ways.
Sometimes it is slightly extended from the plane of the face frame,
typically with larger faces, sometimes parallel with the doors, and
sometimes slightly extended from that plane.
Any thoughts? Is there a correct or traditional way to do it?
I also have to determine two sides which have that quarter inch
shallower face due to the face frame extending past the side slightly.
Also, they are in an "L" layout with the turn done with two turns in the
corner cabinet rather than a 90. Any tricks on techniques on joining at
those turns? Surely, folks don't cope that, do they?
Last, the weight of the crown isn't that great, but does anyone ever
brace it slightly. I have a tendency to over-do, but I imagine someone
on the counter to change lights or something and using the edge to brace
themselves or?
PJ
p.s. I'm having hardware problems and may not be able to respond
quickly, but I am listening... thanks in advance
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