I’ve been installing the baseboard molding, and it’s going up pretty quick. I completed about half of the molding last Saturday, and plan to finish the rest this weekend. The toughest part about installing any molding (baseboard, shoe molding, chair rail, crown molding) is getting all th...
While most baseboards consist of a single board, elaborate baseboards can have 2 separate components installed on top of one another to give a deeper look, with shoe molding tacked on top of that. Of course, most modern homes will have the traditional–and ubiquitous–single board 3.5″ mold...
Cut 45-degree bevels on the ends of your baseboards, then overlap them to create a scarf joint. You should be able to join the sections of the wood trim together. Once you’ve done this, nail the scarf joint to lock the pieces of the baseboard together. ...
In most cases, the goal will be to make the repair virtually unnoticeable. If you’ve been working on a baseboard painted white, concealing the fix is simply a matter of painting over the filled area in the same color. Photo: istockphoto.com ...
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 doesn’t require an air compressor and is very easy to use. ...
3. Cut and attach boards that fit vertically between the baseboard and the middle horizontal board. These measured 57 ½” and were spaced evenly at 10 ¾” on centre. I used a level to make sure they were straight up and down. 4. Divide the space between the crown molding and midd...
And then I realized… Hello! I totally forgot to share the BEST DIY tip since sliced bread. (That metaphor makes zero sense, but you get it.) If you have skinny crown molding or baseboards that you want to “beef up”, this is so easy. ...
I just painted a guest bedroom in Stonington Gray and the trim and baseboards white. What color would you recommend that I paint the door? Also, do you paint both sides the same color? Thank you for all the wonderful tips that you share. I always look forward to your wonderful posts!
3. Consider the Baseboards Whether or not you remove the existing baseboard molding prior to installing laminate flooring depends on their condition and ease of removal. If the baseboards are in good condition and are easy to remove, taking them off and setting them aside for reinstallation afte...
Finally, cut any vent openings and reinstall the molding on the baseboards. Step 8 - Add Transitions Properly installing a hardwood-carpet transition piece is often part of a successful hardwood installation. In order to properly transition from hardwood to carpet, you need to make sure that ...