If you’ve ever tried to install baseboards on your own, you’ll probably agree that looks can be deceiving. All too often a DIY baseboard installation is compromised by gaps or ill-fitting joints, resulting from walls that aren’t flat, floors that aren’t level, or corners that aren’...
Inside corners are the most common in a home. Most regular rooms have four inside corners. There are two ways to cut molding for inside corners: coping and 45/45 mitres. Let’s start with the easier of the two: 45/45 mitres. Method One:45/45 mitre cuts join baseboard by cutting op...
This is where things begin to get tricky. Cut the ends of your baseboards at a 45-degree angle using a miter saw. You need to cut your pieces at 45-degree angles so they will join perfectly to create a 90-degree angle in the corners of your room. ...
Fabric is a great way to add warmth and texture to a room. So it’s a wonderful option if you’re looking for a wall treatment that’s a little different. And depending on how much effort you want to put in, where you are installing it and how permanent you want it to be, there...
Miter saworCircular saw– for cutting your wood planks to the correct lengths Jigsaw– for cutting a notch in the bottom shelf so it fits around your existing baseboards Nail gun– You can also use a hammer and nails, but it will take a bit longer.This is the nail gun I have; it ...
Q: What’s the best way to handle corners and edges when painting a room? A: Again, using a high-quality angle-sash brush will make corners and edges easier and try to avoid loading too much paint as the frustration is the drips. Always watch for drips and brush them out immediately ...
Why do you do coping on the inside corners? Can you not just do 45′ cuts on the inside, too? Do you always have to paint it or can you buy pre painted stuff? Thanks! Reply Trackbacks & Pingbacks « Older Comments Leave a ReplyWant to join the discussion?Feel free to contribut...
1. Use screws to drill through the ends of the corners. Attach angle brackets to the inside corners 2. For extra strength, attach angle brackets to the inside of the frame. Cut moulding to fit the front of the frame 3. Cut moulding to fit along the top of the frame, using a similar...
To join shiplap corners, glue or nail on corner trim for a fast fix. Or butt-joint boards together, depending on your preference. If you don’t want to replace your baseboards and they’re not flat, nail a small piece of corner trim upside down to create a lip for the shiplap to...
First off, get yourself a flashlight. It doesn’t have to be anything too fancy. It just has to be able to light up some dark corners and crevices around your bed. Bed bugs feed at night and generally don’t like bright light. They seek out dark corners when not feeding (ie. dayti...