CROWN, BASE AND SHOE MOLDING

Duration: 4 hours

Skill Level: Level One - The Basics

Age Requirement: Must be 15+

Dress Code: Closed-toe shoes required. Comfortable, well-fitted clothing that you won't mind getting dirty. No loose jewelry. Longer hair should be pulled back in a ponytail or ball cap.

What's Included: Materials and PPE

Instructor: Judson Stiles

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

HOW TO MEASURE ACCURATELY TO REDUCE WASTE AND MISTAKES
HOW TO CUT MOLDING FOR CLEAN, TIGHT CORNERS
HOW TO SAFELY USE A COMPOUND MITER SAW, BRAD NAILER AND COPING SAW
HOW TO INSTALL MOLDING SO IT SITS CLEANLY AND SECURELY
HOW TO CAULK JOINTS FOR A SMOOTH, FINISHED APPEARANCE
HOW TO PREP AND FINISH MOLDING SO IT LOOKS INTENTIONAL AND POLISHED
HOW TO APPROACH TRIM PROJECTS WITH CONFIDENCE AND REPEATABLE RESULTS

$275

DO-IT-YOURSELF
AND SAVE!

Molding installation is often priced by the linear foot, and even modest rooms can add up quickly. Learning to install molding yourself can save hundreds to thousands of dollars on a single project, while giving you the confidence to handle future upgrades without added labor costs.

Beyond the financial savings, you’ll gain a repeatable skill you can apply room after room, project after project, with results you’ll actually be proud of.

Workshop Description

Clean, well-installed molding instantly elevates a space—but getting crisp corners and seamless joints can feel overwhelming without the right approach. This hands-on workshop breaks crown, base, and shoe molding into a clear, repeatable process so you can tackle trim projects with confidence and precision.

Participants will learn how to properly measure, cut, and install molding using a compound miter saw and brad nailer, with an emphasis on accuracy, safety, and clean results. The workshop also covers the finishing steps that separate “good enough” from professional-looking work, including caulking techniques for smooth transitions and a polished appearance.

A guided discussion on sanding, prep, and painting will round out the class so your finished trim blends beautifully with the space and holds up over time.

Please note that Intro To Power Tools is a require prerequisite in order to attend this workshop.

What's Covered

Crown molding, base molding, and shoe molding overview
Measuring walls, corners, and molding runs
Inside vs. outside corners and common trim challenges
Compound miter saw basics and safety
Brad nailer use for trim installation
Caulking tools and materials
Sanding, prep, and painting considerations

Tools You'll Work With:

Compund Miter Saw
Coping Saw
Brad Nailer
Caulk Gun

‼️ Time Disclaimer: Our workshops are highly interactive and question-friendly. From time to time, classes may run a bit over the scheduled end time to ensure everyone feels supported and confident. We recommend allowing some flexibility in your schedule just in case.

Next Available Workshop:

$275