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Crown Molding and Window Trim From "DIY to the Rescue" episode DTTR-102

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4. Continue working around the room using the same method. Make the final wall fit in with either a coping cut on the end (figure C), or a scarf splice near the end (figure D). Caulk the line between the crown molding and the ceiling and the crown molding and the wall (figure E). Caulk the corners.

5. Countersink any exposed nails and fill all of the nail holes with wood putty. Add touch-up paint as needed.

Figure C

Figure D

Figure E

Figure F

Window Trim

Scott Segar, frustrated with his inability to duplicate the look of the original window trim, had given up. However, all it takes is a little ingenuity from the DIY to the Rescue team, who have a plan: "If you can't find it, create it!"

• Segar and the Rescue team start by removing all window trim.

• Next, a table saw is used to cut a 2 x 4 down to match the original trim pieces. The window stool, or the flat piece upon which the window sits, is dry-fit (figure F), measured and cut to fit flush with the window.

• The stool of the window is nailed into place with a nail gun, followed by the new side jambs and headers. The team mills a 1 x 4 down to match the original detail trim, then nails it into place.

• To finish the job, acrylic paintable caulk is used to seal around the new trim.

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