Mastering Crown Molding
with Gary Striegler
Join master carpenter and Fine Homebuilding contributor Gary Striegler in this comprehensive on demand course designed to elevate your finish carpentry skills.
NOTE: This is a part of the larger Carpentry Basics online course. Already purchased Carpentry Basics? Log in here.
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Course Introduction
Drawing from over 40 years of expertise, Gary demonstrates practical techniques for measuring, cutting, and installing crown molding—delivering elegant, professional-quality results every time.
Scope of Coverage
- Selecting materials — from standard primed moldings to custom-profile hardwoods
- Understanding molding terminology and spring angles
- Accurate measuring and layout — coping, mitering, and measuring offsets
- Cutting and fitting inside/outside corners, long runs, and transitions
- Installing molding on walls and ceilings with adhesives, brads, or finish nails
- Techniques for dealing with irregular walls or ceiling angles
By the End of This Course, You'll Be Able To:
- Read molding profiles and choose the right wood and spring angle for the job
- Measure walls precisely and transfer measurements to long or coped pieces
- Execute crisp coping for inside corners and accurate miter cuts on outside corners
- Install crown so it sits correctly across the room with minimal gaps
- Creating and finishing scarf joints for long runs and creating seamless installations
Why Take This Course?
Perfect for advanced homeowners and professional finish carpenters seeking to refine their trim skills, this course reveals the techniques behind clean, professional-grade crown molding installs. Learn from Gary Striegler’s decades of trusted experience, and take your finish work from good to exceptional.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Gary Striegler
Second-generation builder Gary Striegler owns Striegler and Associates, a Fayetteville, Ark., company specializing in millwork and interior details. A frequent Fine Homebuilding contributor, Gary also teaches at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking (marcadams.com) where he focuses on the execution of custom architectural woodworking, presents at some of the industry's most prominent trade-show seminars, and volunteers for Mercy International in Honduras.
