Edge trim
Crown nosing
Crown nosing is the small nose molding that finishes the outer edge of a soffit, a mantel shelf, or the front of a cornice box.
- Best for
- Soffit lips, the front edge of a built-up cornice, and returns that need a rounded or detailed nose.
- Scale
- Small. MD1103 is 1 1/2 in by 2 3/8 in. MD1143 is 2 1/2 in by 2 3/4 in.
Nosing is not the crown that fills the wall-to-ceiling corner. It is the edge. On an exterior soffit it covers the front lip. On a layered interior cornice it trims the face of a flat panel so the plywood edge never shows.
The sizes are intentionally small. MD1103 projects 1 1/2 inches and stands 2 3/8 inches. MD1143 is 2 1/2 by 2 3/4. Both are 12-foot primed urethane sticks, cut and nailed like any other Spectis molding.
Because they are small, people under-glue them. The cut sheet rule does not change with size: PLP100 on the bedding face and on every butt. A nose that is only pinned will open at the joint the first time the soffit moves.
At a glance
- Scale
- Under 3 inches in both directions
- Length
- 12 ft
- Pair with
- Boxed crown, flat stock, or a site-built soffit
Profiles in this guide
A sample of this filter. See the current price on spectis.us. The category has the rest of the line, including pitch pieces.
| SKU | Type | Projection | Height | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD1143 | Crown nosing | 2.5" | 2.75" | 144" |
| MD1103 | Crown nosing | 1.5" | 2.375" | 144" |
Questions about crown nosing
Is crown nosing the same as a brickmold nose?
No. Brickmold is a casing profile for the perimeter of a window or door. Crown nosing is an edge for a cornice or soffit.