Step 5: Cut Crown for the Top

cutting crown molding with a miter saw
Photo: Kristine Larsen
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Mark the length of the door's face on a strip of solid crown molding. Cut to size, mitering the ends at 45-degree angles. Use the offcuts to create decorative returns for the door's outside edges.
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