How Do You Cut Mitered Return Crown Molding?
A mitered return is the small piece that angles back into the wall at the end of a piece of crown molding. It is connected to the end of the molding with two 45 degree miters, one on the crown, one on the return, that form a 90 degree corner. It creates the impression that the profile detail of the crown is a continuous pattern, running all the way to the wall. A powered miter saw is the most practical tool for making the cuts. Miter saws can be rented from tool rental companies. Measure the wall for the piece of crown that needs a return. Mark the molding where it will end on the bottom edge of the molding. Rotate the miter gauge to 45 degrees to the right for a return that will be at the left end of the molding or to the left for a return that will be at the right end of the molding. Position the molding against the miter saw fence, with its bottom up against the fence as it will be against the wall. Position the top of the molding against the table of the saw as it will be against t
