Invite a warm glow into your home with our easy step-by-step instructions to install crown molding uplighting.
This project combines the architectural interest ofcrown moldingwith the soft glow of indirect lighting.
Visit a local cabinet shop and you may be able to get the strips cut for a reasonable cost.
Paint the inside of the lighting trough to maximize light output from inexpensive rope lighting.
You’ll find the painting is easy because you apply it before installing the components.
Apply an identical finish to the back of the crown molding.
Tilt your table saw blade to match the spring angle of your crown molding.
Return the blade to vertical, and slice off the angled nailing strips.
Don’t place it too end the ceiling or you won’t have room for the outlet box.
Make a mark at the bottom of the nailing strip4-1/2 inches from the ceiling in this case.
Nail or screw the nailer strips around the perimeter of the room.
The white-painted edge of the strip faces upwardan easy check for proper placement.
Install Outlet
Install a switched electrical outlet box at a convenient location.
That gives you flexibility in setting the lighting level and mood.
If you aren’t confident in your electrical DIY skills, hire an electrician to drop in the outlet.
Coped corners require a special technique so that the rope lighting can make the turn.
Cut Corner of the Crown Molding
Remove the waste from the butt-fitted piece with afine-tooth sawand chisel.
Everything else in the installation follows the usual procedures.
