When you’re installing baseboard—or anytrim, for that matter—expect to do some re-cutting. Trial and error is all part of the game. When in doubt, it’s always better to cut a board too long than too short and trim it if you must. istockphoto.com Final Thoughts There is a lot...
Every house has baseboard & most homeowners never replace it. Some projects are optional but a flooded house requires new baseboard ...
1. Pair Pieces Together.We started by doing a bit of research: types of crown, sizing, etc, we discovered that there is an “equation” of sorts for what size crown you should consider based on the room’s purpose, existing trim, and ceiling height. (Check out an examplehere). By th...
Liu offers these tips for those looking to install vinyl flooring themselves: “You’ll need to strip off all the old baseboard and install new baseboard after installing the vinyl flooring to avoid winding up with an unsightly gap. You’ll also need to learn how to properly offset the plan...
agrees. “Molding adds a finished look to your living room,” she says. “Adding or upgrading your baseboard trim, door and window casing, and crown molding can completely change the feel of a room. As a rule of thumb, molding should be more elaborate as the size of the room increases...
installation of door and window trim and baseboards painting walls and ceiling The walls are Paper White OC-55 from Benjamin Moore. It is a cool soft white with just the slightest hint of grey. Because we have a cove ceiling here, I knew I wanted to paint the walls and ceiling all the...
Trim and Finish: Once you reach the final row of planks, measure and cut the planks to fit using a saw. Leave a gap of 1/4 inch between the last row of planks and the wall to allow for expansion. Install baseboards or molding around the perimeter of the room to cover the expansion...
Finish up with the baseboards. Apply paint to the top and bottom edges of each trim piece first and then fill in the centers. Next See: How to Choose the Right Paint for Metal Roofing Choosing the Perfect Stain or Paint Finish for Your Deck ...
To make your cut, hold a straight edge up tightly at the spot you wish to trim. Then take your razor and make your cut, using the straight edge as your guide. While it’s recommended that you use a metal straight edge, I’ve found that my smoother works best for me. It glides re...
Every Tesla review for early Model Y’s complains about the construction of the car. For a car in this price range ($60k+), the construction is sub-par. Panels don’t align perfectly. Plastic trim parts have popped out. It’s just weird. ...