Mastering Complex Crown

摘要

A five-, six-, or seven-piece cornice adds sumptuous detail to a room; careful preparation and a few tricks make the work easier. For the past 14 years, I've spent my days building houses, mostly as a finish carpenter, and one of the most rewarding parts of my job is installing built-up crown, also called a cornice. To the untrained eye, a big crown is just another texture, but anyone who has built it knows that the process is more like building a cabinet than nailing up window casing and that most of the work remains hidden.