Step 10: Fasten the molding in place
You will fasten the molding to both the wall studs and ceiling joists using a hammer and nails or a nail gun. Use a stud finder to locate wall studs. The ceiling joists will be adjacent to the studs. If you choose to use hammer and nails, first select a drill bit slightly smaller than an 8 or 10 penny finishing nail, depending on the size of your molding. Drill pilot holes at an angle for each nail used to fasten the molding. This will prevent the molding from splitting when you drive the nails. Nail the molding in place. Use a nail set to set the nail below the surface of the molding.
 When using a hammer and nails, drill pilot holes at an angle into the molding.
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