Removing Crown Molding From Wall
How to remove trim moldings and other woodwork without damaging the wall or cracking the wood.
Removing crown molding from wall. How do i remove crown molding without damage. Roll the tool head against the wood to pull the nail out the back side of the trim. Score at the bottom of the molding and the ends. Score the paint seam between the crown molding and the wall with a sharp utility knife.
If remodeling with the original wood crown molding is not in the plans for your room you will want to remove it all. If you re trying to remove. Then scrape away any paint or caulking stuck to the molding and repair any cracks or splits to salvage the molding for reinstallation. If this happens use a hammer claw and remove the nails from the wall.
Quick and easy techniques. If you plan to reinstall or reuse the molding elsewhere remove the nails by pulling them through the backside to avoid damaging the face of the molding. Sometimes the nails will not pry up from the wall but be pulled through the molding.