Exactly Jonathan- this is another "The toilet paper flap goes behind", "No- it goes out front" argument. I hear people waste their time arguing about whether drywall goes on vertically or horizontally etc. In the end it's whatever makes the paying customer happy!
In older houses with real lath-and-plaster walls, driving a nail to hang a picture or artwork was asking for cracked, flaking, or spalling plaster. The only safe way was to hang the artwork suspended from a fixed rail -- hence the advent of "picture molding" or "picture rail."
In my old apartment, in a building built just after WWI, I hung all my pictures from the picture moulding. Not only did the plaster remain in good nick, but when I moved there were no holes in the walls to patch.
@@troygraham2238 It is nice because you can move your art around and not have to mess with the plaster walls. We had it in our house when I was a kid. I miss it because my current home does not have it.
In an art class, the professor talked about picture frame molding and they sold clips for it in the art store downtown. The college used it in the gallery for students to show their work. I was already familiar with it because my grandmother had it in her house and that's how she hung up pictures. It's really an awesome molding.
That is a much better saying than "There is never time to do it right the second time, so do it right the first time" which I tried to teach to my apprentices' when I was still working.
After 35 years in the business it’s good to see a young man doing things the right way. You’re a true craftsman, Richard. You make our industry proud!!
Very nicely done......ive been at this for 40+ years.....love to see the attitude of" we'll figure it out and make it work"...... Nice job.....well done
That part around 2:20, where you zoomed in and out at the Windsor1 drawing diagram and the actually install had me cracking up, I wish you kept it going!!! Good job getting his back!
If he turned it over it would look stupid. Every house I have ever seen with crown molding, it was installed the way that guy was doing it. I don't know why anyone would think it was wrong.
@@greyeaglem It used to be a big deal, & was based on classical architecture styles, like Greek capitals on pillars, for instance. But, that is only one way...LOTS of materials look great used upside down, backside-out, etc. ...It’s in the eye of the beholder, for Pete’s sake! Use the materials to get a look you like, that most folks might also like if thinking to sell it.
@@Chimonger1 I just have never seen a crown molding installed any way other than what he was doing. If you turned it upside down, you would have a wide piece like an upside down ledge sticking out all the way around. I have never seen that ever, even in houses dating to the 1700s. I was surprised that so many people thought it was wrong.
Great video. I've been a cabinet maker and custom finisher for over 20 years now and you're right! Wood working is an art form and you can't tell another man, on the design side of things, how to do something. Having said that, generally the wider edge of the profile goes towards the bottom in order to bring the crown forward. Doing this allows the profile to be seen when a door is added below it. I have installed it upside-down in order to have a wider edge to the ceiling so I can run a piece of quarter round against a really bad ceiling line. Cheers man, good videos!
I'm a contractor who's been watching your channel for a few years now and really enjoy your positive attitude. Whether it has to do with the "correct" use or orientation of products or the proper pronunciation of wainscoting (or is it wainscoating? LOL), your attitude of "it doesn't really matter as long as it's installed securely and looks good to the customer" is awesome. I've learned from you and changed several of my methods because of you. The world needs more people like you! Thanks for continuing to put out great content that is not only informative but entertaining as well.
Here's the thing, the Gary guy didn't install it wrong. The problem is it looks likes Shi, because 99% of people do not understand that there is an ORDER in which crown moulding goes. The golden rule of 3's. The historical significance behind what you're actually installing with crown moulding dates back to Greek and Roman times. There is a certain order that has to be followed for the punctuation of it to actually work. Many times we see people getting confused with Victorian, Federal, Gregorian, etc. style homes and have no idea why they want it other than they think it represents luxury. If it the order is not followed with the rule of 3's, it looks like shit. Even if the carpenter who installs it and the homeowner think it looks good. If Carpenters would do some research they would be knocking it out of the park with the homeowners even more so and creating an actual craft that should be followed.
Great video. I used to own a 1914 craftsman that was built by a contractor for his family and had all the original details and finishes, well kept up. Picture hangar rail was in every room of my house installed under the crown molding. It was also used as trim on top of the six inch baseboards, inverted 180 degrees with the rounded part facing down. It is a very nice detail.
Much respect for going to bat for another carpenter with proof. Love your channel, ex carpenter here with around 10 or more years experience. Just to let you know I learn alot from watching, new and different ways of doing things. You're never to old or experienced to learn. Keep doing what you're doing much respect and you are really good at what you're doing thanks.
You are a very talented young man - it is such a joy watching you work, I’m just a lady with some power tools trying to learn the proper way to upgrade the woodwork in my home. So glad I found your channel!
Just completely modernized a 1955 mobile home on the inside/still 1955 "deco" on the outside. Very expensive redo. I used basic base trim on the floors AND windows to save money and it looks great! Had many nice comments on the results. Everyone asked where I got the idea but of course I didn't admit it was a money thing. The trim around the windows is "backwards". The outside has been sandblasted and painted with original colors and new windows and now I'm looking for Lucille O'Ball and Desi Arnez to walk out the front door!
Well said! You nailed it. You said something in a video one time that made so much sense. “ clients don’t care if it’s coped or mitered they just want want what’s going to last over the long haul and what looks good” (paraphrased) as the saying goes work smarter not harder, there’s nothing wrong with pocket holes!!!😎👍🏿✅ that wall rocks!!
Larry Fedewa There’s an even better holder than the tethered holders in my opinion. It’s magnetic. One part goes on the pencil, the other part you can clip on your shirt or anywhere you want. It allows you to write anywhere without being limited by the string, then put the pencil back on the holder clipped to you.
The greatest ability of the finish carpenter is to be creative. Taking given profiles and doing something out of the box and ending up with awesome results is what we do.
That’s awesome! I grew up in an old (~ 165 y/o) house that had picture molding in nearly EVERY room (except kitchen & baths) installed 12” below the 10” high plaster ceilings. I absolutely loved the millwork and casework in that house & still have some of it! The craftsmanship of the windows, doors, casings, arches and rough framing was incredible. I learned to appreciate quality craftsmanship while renovating that house, and I truly appreciate seeing in practice today. Keep up the good work!!
I'm impressed that you're finding clients that want this style still! I would love to do stuff like this but everyone wants reclaimed barnwood feature walls and concrete floors.
I call those people insecure trend followers.. If you told them that smearing feces on their walls was the hot new look that would impress their friends, they would do it. Pathetic! Yes, I'm glad he finds clients that choose what they actually like. Barn wood belongs in barns, and concrete belongs in cellars and garages...better off keeping your thinking "inside" the box.
I recall art that galleries use the picture rail (molding) to hang paintings, etc. with thin wires because they can adjust the height for different size work without nailing or screwing hangers in the wall every time something new is hung, so they aren't repairing and repainting the walls all the time. It is still commonly used in galleries. I like the way you are using it.
Man, I am learning so much from you. Since I'm in the middle of a whole house remodel, and I'm a retired Ironworker (hence near zero finish carpentry experience) , all the tips and tricks are GREATLY appreciated. Charlie Mike! Also, concur on the WindsorONE products. Just wish they offered it in different species, like red oak.
Hi I love the way you use the picture rail molding as a panel molding. I’m a preservation architect and I always think using moldings out of the box for which they were intended is creative, fresh and adds a uniqueness to the project. Bravo!
Who needs college?? This young man has taught himself a valuable skill - which he has obviously mastered to a high level. He seems like a very smart, well-rounded, articulate person. Very cool.
I also make it a habit to cut all my left miters first (rough length) , then all my rights. Saves a ton of time and increases accuracy since you only move the saw 2x.
You use those two hands for creating and producing fantastic results in what you deliver for your customers and share with all of us. It's not only cool - but the way you explain how, what and why you do the project/job/work shows you love what you do, that so great. Loving it..
You would be blown away by how much I take from what you do and now I do it myself on my own jobs , the CA glue was the start haha but yea mate I’ve learnt soooo much from this channel and I been a carpenter for 18 years, mostly framing but past few years doin 2nd fix Even an old episode probably a year ago you done a transition on baseboard and pretty much that week I had a situation where I could do a transition and it come up that good. Cheers mate 🤙
As a older finish carpenture your doing really good for a young finisher you will only get better. Keep up the good work. And remember there was only one perfect carpenture.
Picture molding is the best answer to hanging art on a lath-and-plaster wall. Not only does it save you from the crumbling mess of using a nail, hook or screw but any mistakes in height or centering are easily changed. I've ridden out numerous earthquakes in southern California and have never needed to adjust, re-hang or pick-up anything hung from picture molding. After the Northridge quake posters pinned to the wall were nocked to the floor. Anything hanging from picture molding was perfectly level.
I believe the trim was used and older houses that had lath and plaster houses that had lath and plaster. I guess the walls were too brittle to put a nail just anywhere. Pictures were also very heavy.
I'm in the UK and picture rail is used a lot in older houses. I've installed it in all the houses I've lived in as I like the fact I can move pictures around whenever I want as you don't leave holes in the walls from hooks.
I like the tip with gluing the blocks to your miter saw. Try laying down some blue tape first and gluing to that. Same holding power but much easier clean up. Great video.
I agree, if you like it that way install it that way! In one of my prior jobs I worked drawing and designing cutting heads for shapers. We designed custom or reproduction molding. I worked with many Architects to get them exactly what they wanted. The reason people say the detail should be down or in the lower part of the installation is for sight. Nothing more. We did buildups that were sometimes 3 and 4 feet in height with multiple molding pieces involved. Installed in Large Banks, Churches, Municipal Buildings and Corporate offices where opulence was the order. Yes we generally kept to the rule "detail toward the bottom" but not always and The Architect that I remember not following the rule was a well known and extremely talented architect that was at the time also and a Adjunct Professor of Architecture at an Ivey league school. Keep on installing it they way it looks good to you.
Hey you are rolemodel material man! I have watched your videos for a long time and always enjoyed how you're not only a master carpenter but so humble and kind! Nice of you to defend another carpenter too, it shows your character. Keep it up!
I just installed picture moulding on my plaster walls. The house is from the 1920’s. Now I don’t have to drill holes in the lathe and plaster to hang a picture 👍. I learned how to cope the corners from your videos. Thank you‼️😀
I grew up in Boston in an apartment building built in the 1870s. Picture molding, but we used hammered in picture hooks anyway. Cracking in the plaster was behind the picture - but what a mess to move a picture! So, as I recall, we didn’t.
Your luck with outlet placement never ceases to amaze me. 100% of the projects I do an outlet is always in the damn way. Even when I plan around it that outlet shifts in the middle of the night just to screw me over the next day.
I appreciate you putting up the vaulted ceiling crown install! The cuts I have is Outside corner coming off of a flat ceiling run to the up Vault angle to inside corner, to flat run to inside corner to downward vault to flat run again.
I'm sure it's accidental. If you are right handed the thumbs down button is exactly aligned with your thumb as you go to scroll down. Happens to me a bit, only notice when I scroll back up and see a blue thumbs down. Really bad layout from RUclips..
Retiring this year, after 50 or more years in the biz, as they say. You have the main ingredient that it takes to be a great craftsmen. Your imagination and a desire to make things look good. Years ago an old timer told me me to throw my square and levels back in the truck. Square, level boring !! Thats what he said. God gave you 2 eyes. Trust your gut and go with it!! You're an artist! Go and create my friend!!
While working on historical renovations in Texas I learned that "picture" moulding was originally used, often near the ceiling, on plaster walled structures- as most homes were until the mid 20th century- to achieve a decorative and useful function. Artwork could be hung from the moulding with hooks or nails without penetrating the plaster. Yes, the wires or twine the pictures are hung with were visible, it was a different time and a utilitarian use of decorative trim mostly in upscale homes.
if your not a creative carpenter you wont work for long. especially if you're doing onsite installation. it's nothing but creative problem solving with wood.
My daughter who lives in Chicago loves classic millwork/moldings! I have viewed your videos to gain ideas and tips. By the way, in today’s environment not going to college is a competitive advantage!
Pretty cool, I like how you used a molding profile that normally wouldn't be used for this application. At the end of the day it's what ever the customer likes. In this case it's you so hats off to you.
To quote that song, “people throw rocks at things that shine” , if you or the customer like the way the molding looks, then it’s installed correct. Btw that wall looks awesome! I tried the CA glue for toothpaste... do not recommend. 🤣
as soon as i saw the miter glue i knew scott would be popping up 😂😂 honestly religiously watch you scott and just started getting into finnish carpentry tv
@1:50 i'm just a dude playing a dude disguised as another dude in FinishCarpentry TV shirt!!! (apologies to Tropic Thunder, one of the greatest comedic movies EVER) Richard, if you like it, that's all that matters! Love your channel. And @7:00, let me fix the subtitle for you. "if Ashley doesn't like it, she'll make me do it over" 😁
Man my English is not to well but I can tell you that I watch your videos because I learn the way you do it and I like the way too, I’m a framer and I start practicing finish carpentry watching your videos. Thank you for sharing.
Dude I love your videos I am retired from carpentry but have to say I am totally addicted to your Channel.. Great Stuff. The folks who speak negative's are just jealous of your excellent work. Blessings
"Im just a man with two hands, that likes to make things look cool" Damn if that aint how things are suppose to be with all of us! Keep on making things cool!
I really did enjoy your video, I appreciate the tips, and I loved the cool look of the finished wall. I'm a 67 year old guy who did go to college...I guess so I could spend 40 years of my life working in an office that I eventually came to hate...even though I always knew that I really wanted to build cool things, as you mentioned (and demonstrate so well)! A few years ago, I decided that it was not to late for me to do something else, something I loved...so I took early retirement and began acquiring some of the knowledge, skills, and tools, that I would need...and I now spend my days making my home the place I always wanted it to be...with my own hands! And the point of my story was simply to tell you that you are obviously so much more than a man with a pair of hands (who likes to make cool things, lol!). Good luck to you in your endeavors, in your career, and especially in your life...and never stop learning new things! I look forward to seeing more if your work! -Henry C.
@@FinishCarpentryTV the dining room of the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Old Town San Diego has this too. As I understand it, they used to do it a lot more with plaster lathe walls, because doing a regular picture nail could fail a chunk of the wall, so tossing a hook over a rail made more sense, and they were easier to move around.
Let me give you a little tip brother you're doing things the right way you don't need a certificate or a college degree to be creative, you keep shining on. I'm in an AWI certified installer for many years sometimes you need to think outside the box. I give you credit for showing tips and techniques that most people would not have confidence in doing. And good for you for calling out the people that have no business commenting on anyting.
I agree with you, what looks good goes. The picture-rail was widely used in the UK from Victorian times and is still found today in older houses along with dado-rail this was used to prevent chair backs from scaping the walls when wall-paper was very expensive. Nice work !
The genius comes in the creative use of the molding, and this gentleman is a creative genius! He is precise and aware of what a beautiful assemblage entails. I love watching him work!
I've been doing this for 35 years, and I can say unequivocally , that there is no right way to install crown " right side up", it's a very subjective thing, most times you'll see the bullnose, or the cove on the bottom, but other times you won't, IT"S NOT WRONG!, I've seen chair rail both ways, it might look strange to one person, and normal to another. casing should go on one way, usually.
The large bead is what appealed to me as well when you first showed us! It creates excellent depth on the stiles and rails. I really really enjoyed this video Richard! Like most all your other videos I just might watch it a few more times today!
@@frazzle657 In fact, it means in general terms: "life goes on even if some will try to stop progress." and "people may make a fuss, but it won't change the situation." Bye.
Every room in my home has picture moulding in it. We call them picture rails. You can get unique brackets from which to hang your pictures/mirrors. We also have chair rails on the walls, to keep the chairs from damaging the walls. The crown mouldings and ceiling roses are made from plaster, and were run in when the house was built, around 1900.
I cannot thank you enough for your videos. I used panel trim for wainscoting I installed in my home, and I watched your videos before attempting it. One recommendation: I put a HD bucket under my saw stand as a “trash” for all my little scrap pieces. The bucket fits perfectly in between the floor stabilizers on the DeWalt stand. Thanks again for all of your knowledge!
I was a finish carpenter doing multi million dollar houses for many years. You do what looks good for finish. There is no "supposed to be" in finish. It is what the customer wants.
I run an Architectural Millwork shop as well as being a trim carpenter for well 30 years. He is most definitely installing the crown correctly. Having run miles of it through a moulder and installed miles of it as well, i should know. All of the NAILGUN WARRIORS need to sit down. Also. we use the picture moulding for panel trim as well. The only difference with ours is that we run a shorter profile on the back or flat. At 7/8 inch we have found a happy balance for the protruding reveal or shoulder. Be Safe!!!
I did picture rail in our 1890 victorian, it is really nice for hanging pictures and never having to put another hole in your wall. getting it to look level in a house that has been settling for 130 years is tricky, mostly had to eyeball it.
excellent part when you get the slow mo miter saw cut with the camera moving through the saw dust at 12:53 that's the time I subscribed and liked. That, and you do a video that makes the viewer interested.
Richard,I did this years ago for a customer in a stain grade. Just wanted a different look than the typical basecap or cove. Laid it flat though. Wish I had thought to bed it like that.Looks awesome!
After 30 years in this business, the correct way to install crown is the way where you get paid.
Exactly Jonathan- this is another "The toilet paper flap goes behind", "No- it goes out front" argument. I hear people waste their time arguing about whether drywall goes on vertically or horizontally etc. In the end it's whatever makes the paying customer happy!
@@Rick-the-Swift I guess they must be the architects that took part in designing the mouldings.😁😁😁😁😁😁😝
Bingo.
Amen
Only right way is tight miters. All that really matters
In older houses with real lath-and-plaster walls, driving a nail to hang a picture or artwork was asking for cracked, flaking, or spalling plaster. The only safe way was to hang the artwork suspended from a fixed rail -- hence the advent of "picture molding" or "picture rail."
In my old apartment, in a building built just after WWI, I hung all my pictures from the picture moulding. Not only did the plaster remain in good nick, but when I moved there were no holes in the walls to patch.
Correct! I have picture rail molding in my den and dining room. House built in 1920.
@@troygraham2238 It is nice because you can move your art around and not have to mess with the plaster walls. We had it in our house when I was a kid. I miss it because my current home does not have it.
In an art class, the professor talked about picture frame molding and they sold clips for it in the art store downtown. The college used it in the gallery for students to show their work. I was already familiar with it because my grandmother had it in her house and that's how she hung up pictures. It's really an awesome molding.
How was the picture molding installed on the plaster in order to avoid the aforementioned problem?
I’m just a man with two hands that likes to make things that look cool. Love it!
My favorite line from this video as well!
I am a custom home builder and live by that motto
That is a much better saying than "There is never time to do it right the second time, so do it right the first time" which I tried to teach to my apprentices' when I was still working.
ha ha, i typed the same thing before i saw your post
Almost biblical...almost.
I’m 71- still an active carpenter and woodworker. You.... are extremely good and knowledgeable. I learn all the time from your videos. Thank you.
I'm a 72 retired trim carpenter like your work thanks for the great videos, I will pass them on to young carpenters
After 35 years in the business it’s good to see a young man doing things the right way. You’re a true craftsman, Richard. You make our industry proud!!
Very nicely done......ive been at this for 40+ years.....love to see the attitude of" we'll figure it out and make it work"...... Nice job.....well done
There is only one correct way to install any trim, the way it looks good to you and your customers.
Well actually it only need to look good for customer because he might want you to do something that you think is ugly but what he adores.
@@mr.wizeguy8995 Exactly correct.
That’s true ugly to you’re eyes but beautiful to theirs
Spot on.
Exactly.
Thanks for keeping it real. I never listen to those people that think they know how to build.
That part around 2:20, where you zoomed in and out at the Windsor1 drawing diagram and the actually install had me cracking up, I wish you kept it going!!! Good job getting his back!
If he turned it over it would look stupid. Every house I have ever seen with crown molding, it was installed the way that guy was doing it. I don't know why anyone would think it was wrong.
@@greyeaglem It used to be a big deal, & was based on classical architecture styles, like Greek capitals on pillars, for instance. But, that is only one way...LOTS of materials look great used upside down, backside-out, etc. ...It’s in the eye of the beholder, for Pete’s sake! Use the materials to get a look you like, that most folks might also like if thinking to sell it.
@@Chimonger1 I just have never seen a crown molding installed any way other than what he was doing. If you turned it upside down, you would have a wide piece like an upside down ledge sticking out all the way around. I have never seen that ever, even in houses dating to the 1700s. I was surprised that so many people thought it was wrong.
@@greyeaglem Yep! But, some like it that way around (no accountin’ for some folks!😉
It’s mostly a matter of what the owner likes.
Great video. I've been a cabinet maker and custom finisher for over 20 years now and you're right! Wood working is an art form and you can't tell another man, on the design side of things, how to do something. Having said that, generally the wider edge of the profile goes towards the bottom in order to bring the crown forward. Doing this allows the profile to be seen when a door is added below it. I have installed it upside-down in order to have a wider edge to the ceiling so I can run a piece of quarter round against a really bad ceiling line. Cheers man, good videos!
I'm a contractor who's been watching your channel for a few years now and really enjoy your positive attitude. Whether it has to do with the "correct" use or orientation of products or the proper pronunciation of wainscoting (or is it wainscoating? LOL), your attitude of "it doesn't really matter as long as it's installed securely and looks good to the customer" is awesome. I've learned from you and changed several of my methods because of you. The world needs more people like you! Thanks for continuing to put out great content that is not only informative but entertaining as well.
Here's the thing, the Gary guy didn't install it wrong. The problem is it looks likes Shi, because 99% of people do not understand that there is an ORDER in which crown moulding goes. The golden rule of 3's. The historical significance behind what you're actually installing with crown moulding dates back to Greek and Roman times. There is a certain order that has to be followed for the punctuation of it to actually work. Many times we see people getting confused with Victorian, Federal, Gregorian, etc. style homes and have no idea why they want it other than they think it represents luxury. If it the order is not followed with the rule of 3's, it looks like shit. Even if the carpenter who installs it and the homeowner think it looks good. If Carpenters would do some research they would be knocking it out of the park with the homeowners even more so and creating an actual craft that should be followed.
Great video.
I used to own a 1914 craftsman that was built by a contractor for his family and had all the original details and finishes, well kept up. Picture hangar rail was in every room of my house installed under the crown molding. It was also used as trim on top of the six inch baseboards, inverted 180 degrees with the rounded part facing down. It is a very nice detail.
Much respect for going to bat for another carpenter with proof. Love your channel, ex carpenter here with around 10 or more years experience. Just to let you know I learn alot from watching, new and different ways of doing things. You're never to old or experienced to learn. Keep doing what you're doing much respect and you are really good at what you're doing thanks.
You are a very talented young man - it is such a joy watching you work, I’m just a lady with some power tools trying to learn the proper way to upgrade the woodwork in my home. So glad I found your channel!
"I'm just a man with two hands who likes to make things look cool."
Translation: I know what I am doing and have talent and style.
Just completely modernized a 1955 mobile home on the inside/still 1955 "deco" on the outside. Very expensive redo. I used basic base trim on the floors AND windows to save money and it looks great! Had many nice comments on the results. Everyone asked where I got the idea but of course I didn't admit it was a money thing. The trim around the windows is "backwards". The outside has been sandblasted and painted with original colors and new windows and now I'm looking for Lucille O'Ball and Desi Arnez to walk out the front door!
Yo bud, I have so respect for you havin' Katz' back, even if that happened years ago. That's huge.
Well said! You nailed it. You said something in a video one time that made so much sense. “ clients don’t care if it’s coped or mitered they just want want what’s going to last over the long haul and what looks good” (paraphrased) as the saying goes work smarter not harder, there’s nothing wrong with pocket holes!!!😎👍🏿✅ that wall rocks!!
Your work is top quality & willingness to take the time teach is much appreciated. Thank You!
I'm constantly loosing my pencils, just ordered a real back. Learn something every time I watch your videos
Larry Fedewa There’s an even better holder than the tethered holders in my opinion. It’s magnetic. One part goes on the pencil, the other part you can clip on your shirt or anywhere you want. It allows you to write anywhere without being limited by the string, then put the pencil back on the holder clipped to you.
The greatest ability of the finish carpenter is to be creative. Taking given profiles and doing something out of the box and ending up with awesome results is what we do.
I like how you wait for the saw to stop before you pick it back up, I always wait for it to stop
That’s awesome! I grew up in an old (~ 165 y/o) house that had picture molding in nearly EVERY room (except kitchen & baths) installed 12” below the 10” high plaster ceilings. I absolutely loved the millwork and casework in that house & still have some of it! The craftsmanship of the windows, doors, casings, arches and rough framing was incredible. I learned to appreciate quality craftsmanship while renovating that house, and I truly appreciate seeing in practice today. Keep up the good work!!
I'm impressed that you're finding clients that want this style still! I would love to do stuff like this but everyone wants reclaimed barnwood feature walls and concrete floors.
I call those people insecure trend followers.. If you told them that smearing feces on their walls was the hot new look that would impress their friends, they would do it. Pathetic! Yes, I'm glad he finds clients that choose what they actually like. Barn wood belongs in barns, and concrete belongs in cellars and garages...better off keeping your thinking "inside" the box.
I recall art that galleries use the picture rail (molding) to hang paintings, etc. with thin wires because they can adjust the height for different size work without nailing or screwing hangers in the wall every time something new is hung, so they aren't repairing and repainting the walls all the time. It is still commonly used in galleries. I like the way you are using it.
Man, I am learning so much from you. Since I'm in the middle of a whole house remodel, and I'm a retired Ironworker (hence near zero finish carpentry experience) , all the tips and tricks are GREATLY appreciated. Charlie Mike!
Also, concur on the WindsorONE products. Just wish they offered it in different species, like red oak.
I truly appreciate people who are perfectionists in their craft!....anyone can put up molding, but if it isn't perfect, it is an eyesore.
Nice “panel moulding”! I like your philosophy on moulding... “do what looks cool” and that moulding sure does look cool. 😎😎
Hi I love the way you use the picture rail molding as a panel molding. I’m a preservation architect and I always think using moldings out of the box for which they were intended is creative, fresh and adds a uniqueness to the project. Bravo!
Who needs college??
This young man has taught himself a valuable skill - which he has obviously mastered to a high level. He seems like a very smart, well-rounded, articulate person. Very cool.
Talented, creative, smart, funny, humble and good looking. Great guy. Love your work.
I also make it a habit to cut all my left miters first (rough length) , then all my rights. Saves a ton of time and increases accuracy since you only move the saw 2x.
You use those two hands for creating and producing fantastic results in what you deliver for your customers and share with all of us. It's not only cool - but the way you explain how, what and why you do the project/job/work shows you love what you do, that so great. Loving it..
You would be blown away by how much I take from what you do and now I do it myself on my own jobs , the CA glue was the start haha but yea mate I’ve learnt soooo much from this channel and I been a carpenter for 18 years, mostly framing but past few years doin 2nd fix
Even an old episode probably a year ago you done a transition on baseboard and pretty much that week I had a situation where I could do a transition and it come up that good.
Cheers mate 🤙
As a older finish carpenture your doing really good for a young finisher you will only get better. Keep up the good work. And remember there was only one perfect carpenture.
I just realized the user who commented @ 1:12 is called "Master Of Masters".......very humble attitude there buddy. lol
Whose hack are they talking about. 🤣🤣
The “Master of Masters” obviously doesn’t have a masters in proper English.
@@jimserhant7741 obviously can't even master their own life.
Donovan Fulton That was directed towards “Master of Masters”, not me, right? Lol
@@jimserhant7741.....nah. just decided to make the master joke and throw it in the complete opposite direction.
Yeah that makes sense.
Picture molding is the best answer to hanging art on a lath-and-plaster wall. Not only does it save you from the crumbling mess of using a nail, hook or screw but any mistakes in height or centering are easily changed. I've ridden out numerous earthquakes in southern California and have never needed to adjust, re-hang or pick-up anything hung from picture molding. After the Northridge quake posters pinned to the wall were nocked to the floor. Anything hanging from picture molding was perfectly level.
I've seen that molding before in a very old school. It actually had pictures hanging off of it. I love that large bead.
I believe the trim was used and older houses that had lath and plaster houses that had lath and plaster.
I guess the walls were too brittle to put a nail just anywhere. Pictures were also very heavy.
It’s a museum type hanging rail. You can change the paintings/pictures out more often without having to make new holes in the wall.
I'm in the UK and picture rail is used a lot in older houses. I've installed it in all the houses I've lived in as I like the fact I can move pictures around whenever I want as you don't leave holes in the walls from hooks.
I've done a lot of raised panel work and that molding looks good.
I like the tip with gluing the blocks to your miter saw. Try laying down some blue tape first and gluing to that. Same holding power but much easier clean up. Great video.
Your edits and zoom in on the Windsor 1 is hilarious! Love it.
I agree, if you like it that way install it that way! In one of my prior jobs I worked drawing and designing cutting heads for shapers. We designed custom or reproduction molding. I worked with many Architects to get them exactly what they wanted. The reason people say the detail should be down or in the lower part of the installation is for sight. Nothing more. We did buildups that were sometimes 3 and 4 feet in height with multiple molding pieces involved. Installed in Large Banks, Churches, Municipal Buildings and Corporate offices where opulence was the order. Yes we generally kept to the rule "detail toward the bottom" but not always and The Architect that I remember not following the rule was a well known and extremely talented architect that was at the time also and a Adjunct Professor of Architecture at an Ivey league school. Keep on installing it they way it looks good to you.
“Brush my teeth with it.” Lol! Can’t wait for the next video.
Hey you are rolemodel material man! I have watched your videos for a long time and always enjoyed how you're not only a master carpenter but so humble and kind! Nice of you to defend another carpenter too, it shows your character. Keep it up!
I just installed picture moulding on my plaster walls. The house is from the 1920’s. Now I don’t have to drill holes in the lathe and plaster to hang a picture 👍. I learned how to cope the corners from your videos. Thank you‼️😀
I grew up in Boston in an apartment building built in the 1870s. Picture molding, but we used hammered in picture hooks anyway. Cracking in the plaster was behind the picture - but what a mess to move a picture! So, as I recall, we didn’t.
Your luck with outlet placement never ceases to amaze me. 100% of the projects I do an outlet is always in the damn way. Even when I plan around it that outlet shifts in the middle of the night just to screw me over the next day.
You've always put out great content but this has to be one of my favorites. Nicely done!
You make your work so easy. Thoroughly enjoy watching all the different projects you have done.
Dude, when the "zen" music started at 12:25 I almost fell out of my chair. Well done Sir! Lmao
I appreciate you putting up the vaulted ceiling crown install! The cuts I have is Outside corner coming off of a flat ceiling run to the up Vault angle to inside corner, to flat run to inside corner to downward vault to flat run again.
I’m guessing the 3 people that hit the thumbs down are the same people who were saying the trim was installed up side down
And they're still in bed.
I'm sure it's accidental. If you are right handed the thumbs down button is exactly aligned with your thumb as you go to scroll down.
Happens to me a bit, only notice when I scroll back up and see a blue thumbs down. Really bad layout from RUclips..
Haha yes the Monday morning quarter backs. Haha
Yes, upside down comments!
maybe they were trying to like the video but were using the like button upside down.
Retiring this year, after 50 or more years in the biz, as they say. You have the main ingredient that it takes to be a great craftsmen. Your imagination and a desire to make things look good. Years ago an old timer told me me to throw my square and levels back in the truck. Square, level boring !! Thats what he said. God gave you 2 eyes. Trust your gut and go with it!! You're an artist! Go and create my friend!!
That’s why you don’t pay attention to comments. Lots of armchair quarterbacks that have done it all, except they havent
Doggone experts, at everything.
While working on historical renovations in Texas I learned that "picture" moulding was originally used, often near the ceiling, on plaster walled structures- as most homes were until the mid 20th century- to achieve a decorative and useful function. Artwork could be hung from the moulding with hooks or nails without penetrating the plaster. Yes, the wires or twine the pictures are hung with were visible, it was a different time and a utilitarian use of decorative trim mostly in upscale homes.
Molding is intended to be installed the way you want to. Only non creative carpenters follow the rules.
I totally agree!
if your not a creative carpenter you wont work for long. especially if you're doing onsite installation. it's nothing but creative problem solving with wood.
What rules? It's usually only opinions people are putting out there from what I can tell ;)
My daughter who lives in Chicago loves classic millwork/moldings! I have viewed your videos to gain ideas and tips. By the way, in today’s environment not going to college is a competitive advantage!
'White like the rest of the trim... or lime green.'
Mega lol.
Lime. I vote for lime.
Pretty cool, I like how you used a molding profile that normally wouldn't be used for this application. At the end of the day it's what ever the customer likes. In this case it's you so hats off to you.
To quote that song, “people throw rocks at things that shine” , if you or the customer like the way the molding looks, then it’s installed correct. Btw that wall looks awesome! I tried the CA glue for toothpaste... do not recommend. 🤣
I learn a lot from your videos don’t stop sharing. Thank you
Shout out to Frank! I love it.
as soon as i saw the miter glue i knew scott would be popping up 😂😂 honestly religiously watch you scott and just started getting into finnish carpentry tv
What's the name of that instant glue? I would like to find some I love it
Thank you for this. I like how you paused to show the details on the molding. The end result was very cool!
@1:50 i'm just a dude playing a dude disguised as another dude in FinishCarpentry TV shirt!!! (apologies to Tropic Thunder, one of the greatest comedic movies EVER) Richard, if you like it, that's all that matters! Love your channel. And @7:00, let me fix the subtitle for you. "if Ashley doesn't like it, she'll make me do it over" 😁
Man my English is not to well but I can tell you that I watch your videos because I learn the way you do it and I like the way too, I’m a framer and I start practicing finish carpentry watching your videos. Thank you for sharing.
“The other choice was lime green”
Always hit your viewers with an exit troll.
tscoffey1 pistachio is the new lime
Yeaaaah ... I'm not seeing the señora being too peachy with that. :P
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I'd go with Ryobi green myself!
Dude I love your videos I am retired from carpentry but have to say I am totally addicted to your Channel.. Great Stuff. The folks who speak negative's are just jealous of your excellent work. Blessings
"Im just a man with two hands, that likes to make things look cool" Damn if that aint how things are suppose to be with all of us! Keep on making things cool!
I really did enjoy your video, I appreciate the tips, and I loved the cool look of the finished wall.
I'm a 67 year old guy who did go to college...I guess so I could spend 40 years of my life working in an office that I eventually came to hate...even though I always knew that I really wanted to build cool things, as you mentioned (and demonstrate so well)!
A few years ago, I decided that it was not to late for me to do something else, something I loved...so I took early retirement and began acquiring some of the knowledge, skills, and tools, that I would need...and I now spend my days making my home the place I always wanted it to be...with my own hands!
And the point of my story was simply to tell you that you are obviously so much more than a man with a pair of hands (who likes to make cool things, lol!). Good luck to you in your endeavors, in your career, and especially in your life...and never stop learning new things!
I look forward to seeing more if your work!
-Henry C.
I have that moulding in my office and I actually have pictures hanging from it. 👍😅
That is awesome! I'm going to use it for the intended purpose very soon
@@FinishCarpentryTV the dining room of the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Old Town San Diego has this too. As I understand it, they used to do it a lot more with plaster lathe walls, because doing a regular picture nail could fail a chunk of the wall, so tossing a hook over a rail made more sense, and they were easier to move around.
Let me give you a little tip brother you're doing things the right way you don't need a certificate or a college degree to be creative, you keep shining on. I'm in an AWI certified installer for many years sometimes you need to think outside the box. I give you credit for showing tips and techniques that most people would not have confidence in doing. And good for you for calling out the people that have no business commenting on anyting.
You don’t have a college degree? In my book you’ve got a PHD in teaching and craftsmanship!
What did you spray on that trim to glue it?
@@timthetoolmansampson3463 the spray is the activator i think its called. it basically helps the glue set up in about ten seconds instead of 45
@ The Sage, yeah I spoke too soon and finished the video and he explained it!!🤣🤣. Lesson learned, watch the whole thing, then ask questions!!!
@@timthetoolmansampson3463 haha no prob
So no debt and actual skills..
I agree with you, what looks good goes. The picture-rail was widely used in the UK from Victorian times and is still found today in older houses along with dado-rail this was used to prevent chair backs from scaping the walls when wall-paper was very expensive. Nice work !
My vote is “Lime Green” with “Florescent Yellow Dots”. Come on now you want to be out there and different right? Trim looks awesome!
The genius comes in the creative use of the molding, and this gentleman is a creative genius! He is precise and aware of what a beautiful assemblage entails. I love watching him work!
“This house is just a lab, for me to try new things”......🤣🤣🤣
Gary is a good man. Watched that exact video and many of yours to do crown and baseboard. Both of you provide terrific instruction and information!
I've been doing this for 35 years, and I can say unequivocally , that there is no right way to install crown " right side up", it's a very subjective thing, most times you'll see the bullnose, or the cove on the bottom, but other times you won't, IT"S NOT WRONG!, I've seen chair rail both ways, it might look strange to one person, and normal to another. casing should go on one way, usually.
I'm a 20 year carpenter that just learned more in this video than anything I've ever seen on RUclips.
Love the way this came out!
There's only one wrong way to install trim, and that's when it looks like shit.
The large bead is what appealed to me as well when you first showed us! It creates excellent depth on the stiles and rails. I really really enjoyed this video Richard! Like most all your other videos I just might watch it a few more times today!
Remember this: "The dogs bark but the caravan goes on". Keep the good job as always. Regards from Lisbon/Portugal 👍
I don't understand the meaning
@@frazzle657 In fact, it means in general terms: "life goes on even if some will try to stop progress." and "people may make a fuss, but it won't change the situation." Bye.
@@joaomourato3395 I understand now... Thanks
Love how much trim can dress up a home. Even a simple home can be transformed with some intricate trim work. Great skill to have and you show it well.
just remember the person that has to live with what you build is the only opinion that matters in the long run
Every room in my home has picture moulding in it. We call them picture rails. You can get unique brackets from which to hang your pictures/mirrors. We also have chair rails on the walls, to keep the chairs from damaging the walls. The crown mouldings and ceiling roses are made from plaster, and were run in when the house was built, around 1900.
1:52 Now there's a T shirt.
I cannot thank you enough for your videos. I used panel trim for wainscoting I installed in my home, and I watched your videos before attempting it. One recommendation: I put a HD bucket under my saw stand as a “trash” for all my little scrap pieces. The bucket fits perfectly in between the floor stabilizers on the DeWalt stand. Thanks again for all of your knowledge!
Your 💰 your rules .👍
First you are a craftsman, second you are a very good teacher. Great video.
I'm hooked on this show....and I'm a framer...
Not lime green! Like the Dodge color? Noooo jk
I was a finish carpenter doing multi million dollar houses for many years. You do what looks good for finish. There is no "supposed to be" in finish. It is what the customer wants.
Picture rails - how very Victorian.
I run an Architectural Millwork shop as well as being a trim carpenter for well 30 years. He is most definitely installing the crown correctly. Having run miles of it through a moulder and installed miles of it as well, i should know. All of the NAILGUN WARRIORS need to sit down. Also. we use the picture moulding for panel trim as well. The only difference with ours is that we run a shorter profile on the back or flat. At 7/8 inch we have found a happy balance for the protruding reveal or shoulder. Be Safe!!!
Lime Green?. No way mate! Industry standard is the Hi Vis Green.
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I love Hi Vis Green!
Maybe Milwaukee Red or DeWalt Yellow.
I did picture rail in our 1890 victorian, it is really nice for hanging pictures and never having to put another hole in your wall. getting it to look level in a house that has been settling for 130 years is tricky, mostly had to eyeball it.
I would say these days college prevents free thinking. So your probably better off.
My probably better off? Or his probably better off? What about her probably better off?
I took carpentry and cabinet making at my local community college. It didn't change my thinking hahaha
@Chiafade now so in other words his blanket statement is bullshit.
University wouldn't change me either I've always been a socialist 😄
excellent part when you get the slow mo miter saw cut with the camera moving through the saw dust at 12:53 that's the time I subscribed and liked. That, and you do a video that makes the viewer interested.
Lime green? Your funny, and it ends.
My funny? His funny? Our funny?
Richard,I did this years ago for a customer in a stain grade. Just wanted a different look than the typical basecap or cove. Laid it flat though. Wish I had thought to bed it like that.Looks awesome!
"I got the glue on my tongue mihijo"
I like the idea of using the piece you made to measure. Learn something new all the time. Thanks