Definitions: M - Finish carpentry

mitered corners

mitered corners are millwork corners cut at angles which bisect the joined angle. When material is to be joined at 90 degrees, each piece would be miter cut at 45 (135) degrees to form a clean miter joint.

References - mitered corners

See the following for additional mitered corners information:

• Cabinets and Countertops (Complete Construction) McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition, April 2000, Chales Self, ISBN 71348999
• Cabinetmaking and Millwork MacMillan Publishing Company; 5 Revised edition, July 1989, John Feirer, ISBN 25373552
• The Ultimate Guide to Trim Carpentry: Plan, Design, Install Creative Homeowner; First edition, May 2006, Neal Barrett, ISBN 158011279X
• Masonry (Best of Fine Homebuilding) Amer Technical Pub; 4th edition, September 2003, Leonard Koel, ISBN 826907385
• Finish Carpentry: Efficient Techniques for Custom Interiors Craftsman Book Company, November 2003, Gary Katz, ISBN 1928580157

Service Professionals that can help with mitered corners issues

• Finish Carpenter
• Carpenter
• Handyman

Common projects involving mitered corners

• Decorating, Re-Decorating
• Decorate Interior
• Remodel Kitchen
• Remodel Bathroom

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