Beadboard ceilings were common in the kitchens and on the porches of 19th century homes. Traditional beadboard is made of strips of tongue-and-groove would that range from 2 to 6 inches wide, with each board having a bead cut into one side of its face. When these boards are installed together to create a panel on a ceiling, they form an aesthetically pleasing pattern over the room.
Instructions
1. Select a crown molding with a style that is compatible with and from the same era as beadboard ceilings. A fairly simple profile is most appropriate for the simple look of beadboard.
2. Measure the distance along one side of the beadboard ceiling.
3. Cut a length of crown 45 degree angles at its ends, its longest dimension matching the distance that you measured in Step 1. Set the blade of the miter saw at 45 degrees. Brace the crown molding against the back fence of the saw. Orient the crown molding in the same position as it will be when it is installed. Pass the blade through the crown molding slowly to avoid chipping.
4. Place this piece of crown in the corner between the beadboard ceiling and the wall. Nail the crown molding in place by driving 3-inch-long finish nails through its face and into the wall and ceiling. Countersink the heads of the nails beneath the surface of the crown molding using a nail set. Fill the holes with wood filler that matches the color of the wood.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the three other sides of the ceiling.
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