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I think it would easier for you to visit the http://installcrown.com site where I have a step by step tutorial with pictures.
Rather than try to explain it here.Alter Eagle Construction & Design
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Typically the baseboards are larger than casings… but balanced, you wouldn’t use a 8″ base with 3 1/4 casing for example, but it is larger.
It is classically driven and based in history, the golden rule for example by the Greeks. Balance & proportion.
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“A base molding, for example, does more than just conceal a joint; first, it serves as a visual foot to the weight of the wall that rises above it; second, it MODULATES the transition between the vertical and horizontal planes of wall and floor; third, it PUNCTUATES the bottom of a wall to signal it has come to an end.”
Donald M. Rattnerhttp://www.altereagle.com/
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That is called a backer.
Rather than using 2×4 which can be a bear to rip and can be unstable, use 3/4 ply.
Rip it at 38 or 45 depending on your spring angle.
When you apply it use fine thread drywall screws, they are made for metal studs.
Apply it to the wall, into the ceiling shoot two nails in an x pattern that will hold the top of crown as long as it isn’t too large (over 5 1/4) and you using MDF 4 1/2 if it’s pine… I suggest MDF as it’s more economical and stable, takes a better finish.
For more pop by the tutorial on the altereagle site.http://www.altereagle.com/
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