Blog Articles by Jeff Taylor From ezcrown.com

INSTALLING TRIM Five Tips for Great Results

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 14:55:34 EST

Installing your own trim, moulding and baseboard is one of the most useful do-it-yourself home improvement ventures you can take on. It’s also a bedrock skill for woodworking in general. Whatever your motivation, here are five trim installation tricks that make all the difference, both for furniture projects and houses. Be sure to watch the two videos at the end, too. I think you’ll find them useful. GREAT videos are included.

7 Types of Crown Molding for Your Home

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 16:20:02 EST

Crown molding dates back to ancient Greeks and Romans. Its decorative and functional trim is usually found where the top of the wall meets the ceiling. Today, you’ll see crown molding in all styles of homes. This article focuses on the different materials crown molding can be made from.

Tips and Techniques for Finishing Trim

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:11:53 EST

Achieving a flawless finish is all about proper prep, taking the correct steps, and applying the right product with quality tools.

What To Know About Miter Saw Blades

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:18:49 EST

Miter saws are popular tools among professionals and DIYers for good reason. They let you precisely cut a variety of materials, helping complete work quickly and safely. Using one makes installing EZCrown even easier!

How Much Does Crown Molding Cost

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 07:10:00 EST

Crown molding isn’t necessary, but it does an amazing job of elevating the appearance of a room. And EZCrown allows you to easily and quickly do it yourself.

Must Know Shortcuts for Trim Carpenters

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:36:18 EST

Learn better ways to cut and install casing, baseboard and crown molding, tricks for hanging doors and avoiding bad transitions, and other secrets of the trim carpentry profession.

Working With Steel Studs Metal Stud Framing

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:37:35 EST

EZCrown Molding Installation System works the same way with wood, block, or metal frame homes. All quick and easy.

Must Know Shortcuts for Trim Carpenters

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:35:00 EST

Finding and marking wall studs and ceiling joists for modern crown molding or ceiling trim installation is tedious. But not if you use EZCrown Molding Installation System! EZCrown makes installing crown molding or ceiling molding a quick and easy process.

All You Need to Know About Crown Molding

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:15:00 EST

It’s the crowning glory of interior design: stylish overhead ceiling molding that adds architectural character while producing a visual separation between the walls and the ceiling. Sometimes called cornices, crown molding dates back to ancient Greece, where craftsmen and builders chiseled ornate moldings from travertine stone or molded them from plaster. https://www.bobvila.com/articles/crown-molding/

Crown Molding Cutting and Installation

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:20:00 EST

This three-piece system for installing crown molding removes all sorts of potential problems typical to crown molding. Of course, it is faster, easier, and cheaper if you use the EZCrown system.

The Simplest Method Youll Ever See for Marking and Cutting Radius Trim

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 09:48:30 EST

Marking and cutting radius trim can be tricky, and mistakes can be costly. This expert has a super simple method.

Tips and Techniques for Finishing Trim

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:31:29 EST

Finishing Trim...Achieving a flawless finish is all about proper prep, taking the correct steps, and applying the right product with quality tools.

Mitered Joints Make a Tiled Shower Niche Shine

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:43:53 EST

All you need for tight-fitting miters in tile is an angle grinder and a steady hand.

14 Pro-Approved Tips for Achieving Tight Miters Every Time

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 16:10:00 EST

This article contains some useful tips on mitering corners.

How to Cope Baseboard Trim with a Miter Saw

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 16:05:00 EST

This article teaches you how to cope baseboard corners fast. It will walk you through, step-by-step, coping baseboard with your miter saw.

Expert Guide for Choosing the Right Caulk for Any Job

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 12:35:00 EST

Even with the EZCrown system, you may have some minor caulking needs. Especially with very old homes. This article contains great information on what you should look for.

Drywall Anchors Do They Work

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 19:00:00 EST

When you need to hang something in a spot without a stud, drywall anchors are the way to go. But can they be trusted to bear the rated weight? This article from Family Handyman says 'YES'! EZCrown frames have pre-drilled holes created exclusively for drywall anchors and there are options with anchors where they are included in the purchase.

How to Build a Portable Miter Saw Stand

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Sun, 17 May 2020 12:40:00 EST

Bernard Williams , Cranberry, PA came up with an idea that allowed him to recycle something old to solve a problem that he had with something new. As shown in the drawing, he modified an old folding ironing board into a portable stand for my miter saw and affixed a 3/4-in. plywood top to the stand, bolted the saw to it, and added a couple of 2x blocks on each side to act as outfeed supports. A plywood panel screwed to the legs works to steady the stand. When he doesn't need the saw, the rig folds up, and I can lean it against the shop wall.

Savvy Sawhorse Table Tips

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Sun, 10 May 2020 07:05:00 EST

Learn how to make sawhorses the most useful tools in your arsenal here...

Pro Tip Hold Shoe Against Shoe While Coping

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:35:00 EST

Coping shoe can be tricky. Learn a tip to make it a little easier here.

Tips for Ripping Wood

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:30:00 EST

Expert tips for straighter, faster and safer rip cuts.

Drywall Anchors

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 06:55:00 EST

Choose drywall screws rather than nails—nails are far more likely to work loose and cause ugly craters or “pops.” The screw length depends on the drywall thickness: 1-5/8-in. screws are for 5/8-in. drywall; 1-1/4-in. screws are for anything thinner. Coarse threads are for wood studs; fine threads for steel studs. You’ll find drywall screws with thin (No. 6) and thick (No. 8) shanks. Choose thin ones. Thick-shank screws are harder to drive, break out drywall near edges and leave shredded paper around the screw head.

How to Choose the Correct Size Crown Moulding

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 06:10:00 EST

If you are wondering what size crown molding you should buy for your home, here is an excellent guide written by Melissa Tavares.

Build A Beautiful Three-Piece Crown Molding

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 06:20:00 EST

Richard McMurray knows a thing or two about crown molding. Watch the video and learn the entire process that goes into a three-piece crown molding build-up

Tips For Caulking

jeff@jeffreyptaylor.com (Jeff Taylor) — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 05:40:00 EST

Even with EZCrown, you may need to do some initial caulking after you hang your crown molding. Learn the best tips for applying caulk for a smooth, mess-free seal. With these tips, you’ll get perfect results every time!