How to Install Vinyl Base Cove Molding
Vinyl base cove molding is also known as vinyl base or cove base. Vinyl base is supplied in rolls or in precut lengths, and is available in two common profiles. The most popular is the cove profile, which has a small cove or curve at its base. A flat profile is available as well. Vinyl base is cut with a utility knife or tin snips, and is glued in place with vinyl base adhesive. The adhesive is available in cans, or in tubes that fit standard caulking guns. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Start your installation at an inside corner, or where the base butts against a cabinet or door casing. Cut a section long enough to run to the next inside corner or butt joint. Bend the base around any outside corners. Use the heat gun if necessary to soften the base for bending.
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Apply cove base adhesive to the back of the cove base, using a notched trowel. If using glue from a cartridge, apply a bead of glue to the base, and then spread it with the notched trowel.
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Press the freshly glued baseboard into place. Use the palm of your hand to smooth out any bubbles or wrinkles. Clean any glue squeeze out immediately, using the appropriate solvent if necessary.
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Install your next piece of baseboard, cutting the cove section at 45 degrees where it butts into the previous piece.
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Tips & Warnings
Pre-made corners are available for some heavy-duty base profiles.
Cove base adhesive packaged in cartridges for caulk guns is more expensive, but not as messy.
Don't try to install cold vinyl baseboard; allow it to come up to room temperature first.
"Peel and stick" cove base is available, although its adhesive qualities are poor.
References
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