Remolding has many stages, the first stage is the preparation of the following work, and uses to be the heaviest. Prepare surfaces to install mouldings- Moulding has to prepared first: cut, sand and finish suitably to apply over clean, dry and perfectly smooth surfaces.
Tools To Prepare Mouldings
Basic tools are
Cope saw
Clamps
Mitre box
Complementary materials to finished
Nails (1/2 inches)
The use of mitre box is to hold pieces while cutting in the exact angel you need. Make joint cuts with a pre-molded trim ( 45 degrees angle)
First you should take the acute measure of the room. Allow an extra spaces for losses derived from cutting.
Always make the piece shorter.
Join the pieces at 45 degree angels
If the moulding piece does not cover the entire extension of the room,join in the suitable joint
Don’t commit any mistake, they are visible if made in the corners. To avoid errors, cut pieces slighter shorter, so they end before the corner.
Small pieces can be added to the corners to finished them. If you don’t like that, try extra care when fitting the pieces and fill any space with a wood putty, after that sand it with care
Have in mind that you will find irregularities in any house, even in the most fashionable.
How to join pieces:
Hammer finishing nail at the end,at different levels on the adjoining piece. Doing this last you will prevent any crack of the trim.
You can glue pieces,too.Trim cracking can occur but you can diminish the risk covering the hammered surface with wood or plastic while you are nailing. The nail will compress internally the wood and that will avoid the crack on the surface.To work free hand or with clamps in the adjustments you need to make, use a code saw.
When you see a precise, fitting pieces, you know that that is a professional moulding: if you respect those premises, your moulding will look professional like.
Trims
Some trims may need to sanded,use several sandpaper of different grades and begin to sand the trims.Once you have sanded carefully with the grain of the wood, remove the sawdust. Do it carefully and use a slightly wet towel to clean it before staining
Any irregularities must been puttied, after that, sand the putty. Get your pieces finished before installing and you will save lot of time and money. Allow the pieces to dry completely.
Depending in the style of the room and your own taste finish can be made by stain, varnish or painting. Discover what type of wood cope with what kind of finish.
Painting a moulding requires several coats: apply the first, let dry. Do it once more and at last, apply the final coat.
Final Recommendation On Moulding Installing
Check the weather: choose nice, clear day with warm temperature and low humidity. This will help to end up your work soon and make it more durable, especially in exposed areas