How to Install Vinyl Cove Base

Tools needed.

Install vinyl cove base like a pro.

Things You'll Need

• Wood strips (if needed)
• Square
• Utility knife
• Wet rag
• Cove base
• Pencil
• Cove base adhesive
• Grooved spreader
• Drill or hammer (if needed)
• screws or nails ( if needed)

Instructions

1. 

   To install vinyl cove base is not as hard as it seems. Start with looking at the area you are going to cover. Is it even? If it is great. If it is not you will need to use some filler strips to make it even all the way across. That's where the hammer and nails or drill and screws come into play.

2. 

   Measure the uneven area and cut wood strips to fill in the uneven surface. These can be any type of wood because they will never be seen. Attach them to the uneven area to make it smooth and even. Attach with your choice of nails or screws.

3. 

   Now measure the length of your area and cut your cove base to size. Use a square to keep everything even. Cut the cove base with your utility knife. Always make a dry run to make sure it fits as you would like. In other words lay it on the area without any glue to see how your measuring turned out. If ok proceed to next step.

4. 

   Place cove base adhesive to the back of the cove base. Try not to get any on the very bottom of the cove base. Don't be shy spread some on there.

5. 

   Apply the cove base to the area. Press it on real good with a wet rag. Wipe up any glue that has squeezed out. You are done. Now, clean up and consider yourself a professional.

Tips & Warnings

• Clean up with soap and water.

• Wipe up any glue before it dries.

• Be careful utility knives are very sharp.