How to Hang Molding

 

 

This is one of those projects that I was scared to do. I’ve never hung molding before and was a total newbie.

 

First of all, don’t be scared to do this! I did it all by myself. Translation: the husband didn’t help. I wanted to give it a shot on my own and I am super proud of how it turned out!

 

I used Thrifty Decor Chick’s advice a lot. She has a great tutorial too. I’m going to give you my version, which is quite similar. I’m blessed that we have a miter saw and nail gun but this could easily be done with a miter box and an old fashioned hammer!

 

The hardest part is the measurements. Well, let’s just say it was the hardest part for me. I’m slightly mathematically challenged. I’m going to try to break this down as easily as possible.

 

 

So standing in my living room looking at the front door is the left side and the right side. I’ll explain the left side and the right is the same scenario.

 

First of all, I decided how many boxes I wanted before measuring. I don’t know if this is technically how you should do this but that’s what I did. I wanted 2 boxes on the left and 3 on the right.

 

The left side measured 70 inches. I knew that I wanted 3 inches to be between the middle of the boxes and on the outside where the boxes start.

 

Helpful hint:  When you measure, round to the closest inch. Unless someone has a super trained eye, they aren’t going to notice a 1/2 inch. TRUST ME this will make your life easier!

 

 

I subtracted 6 (for the sides) from 70. That left me with 64 inches. Then I subtracted the remaining 3 inches for the middle. That left me with 61 inches. All of those remaining 61 inches would be the boxes. Divide that by 2. That leaves the boxes being 30.5 inches in length (horizontal).

 

Whew. Are you with me? I hope that wasn’t to complicated!

 

Now it’s time for the width (vertical). From the bottom of the chair rail to the top of the base board measured 35 inches. This time you just need to subtract 6, 3 inches from the bottom of the chair rail to where the box starts and 3 inches from the bottom of the box to the top of the base board. That leave 29 inches for the width (vertical) of the box.

 

Ok, so now that we have the measurements let’s start hanging the molding. Each edge of the molding is cut into a 45 degree angle. It’s really easy to cut the angle the wrong way, so make sure you double and triple check. Yes, I did cut 2 pieces the wrong way!

 

 

You will want to find something to use that is 3 inches. I used a dowel and cut it down. If you don’t use something then you will have to awkwardly hold up a tape measure. Start at the top and put your dowel up.

 

 

While holding the molding in place, move the dowel to the top of the molding. Try your hardest not to move the molding. I then took the dowel and moved it back and forth from the left to the top several times to make sure everything was lined up correctly.

 

 

Put a nail in the top. This will hold the molding in place while you grab a level. You will be able to move the piece of molding around until it is perfectly level. AKA straight. Now you can put a nail in the middle and at the bottom.

 

 

Remember my helpful hint of rounding to the nearest inch? Here is an example of how it is a little off. No one will notice unless they keep a tape measure in their back pocket!

 

 

Now you are ready for another side. Fit your angle together and then grab your dowel. This is just to make sure you’re on the right track. Put a nail in on the side closest to the angle.

 

 

Grab that level again and move your molding until the magic bubble is in the middle. Put a nail in the middle and on the other end.

 

 

Don’t worry about the gap. That’s what spackle or filler is for!

 

 

And there you have it! I sure hope that this helped.

 

 

 

 

Now go forth and hang some molding!!

 

Thanks for stopping in :)

 

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Now, I try to add avocado into everything I eat. From sandwiches, salads, sushi, and wraps... I try to mix in some avocado. Here is a delicious wrap that I had recently. Turkey, tomato, lettuce, onion and half an avocado. MMMM delish! Another good thing about avocado is that it's creamy so you can leave off the fattening condiments!

 

 

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Molding & Stenciled Entry Redo

 

 

Welcome to my house! Of course there are two wiggling weenie dogs to greet you :)

(I apologize for the craptastic pictures. There is ZERO natural light unless I open the door!)

 

Since we moved into this house, only 2 1/2 years ago, I knew that I wanted to hang molding on the bottom half of the entry. It was one of those low priority items. Hence, living here for 2 1/2 years with it exactly the same. 

 

 

When Cutting Edge Stencils contacted me about trying out a stencil, I knew it was time for an entry overhaul. There was nothing wrong with our entry. It was ok. It’s small, which we can’t change. But there was definitely no big impact when you walked in. We had a nice chair rail that was here when we bought it.

(I painted the window frame and the wooden squares were put up pre-blog. I got the idea from Thrifty Décor Chick.)

 

 

I must say that the stencil was fairly easy to use. The only complaint I have is that it was incredibly hard to bend. Therefore I didn’t stencil the wall’s above the doorways.

Lazy? Yes. Easier? No Doubt. Will anyone notice? Probably Not.

 

 

Overall it was pretty easy. Are there tons of mistakes? Heck yeah. But the stencil is pretty forgiving because of the pattern. I can find all of them. If a guest can find even one they can have a cookie. Don’t you be looking Mom!

 

 

I haven’t decided what I’m going to hang up yet. So it’s neekkeed right now!

 

 

I’ll be giving you a tutorial for how I hung the molding. This was seriously easier than the stencil part!

 

And here are some Before and After’s:

 

 

 

 

I just LOVE the impact a simple stencil has given our entry!

 

Have you ever stenciled anything?