Instructions for Baseboard and Molding Installation
Baseboard molding is found along the base of any room to help protect the bottom of the walls and also add style to a room. It is available in various thicknesses and widths. Installing baseboard molding and any other type of molding will follow the same type of procedure. With the right measurements and a few tools, molding can be cut to size and installed in any room in no time. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Baseboard trim
- Nails
- Nailer
- Safety goggles
- Miter saw
- Tape measure
- Caulk
- Caulk gun
Instructions
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Measure the base of the wall to determine how many feet of molding will be necessary for installation. Run a tape measure around the entire room and add up the total linear feet. Add 10 percent for cuts that will need to be made.
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Line up the first piece of baseboard molding along the wall to make sure it is the desired style and size necessary. Slide the piece into a miter saw and turn the blade to 45 degrees. Cut the end of the piece off to form the angle of the first side.
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Line up the piece along the wall and insert two finishing nails in each corner of the baseboard with a nailer. Run a bead of caulk along the top edge and down the side with a caulk gun to seal it to the wall. Wipe away any excess with a rag. Install the second piece in the same manner butting the two pieces together and continue until reaching the end of the first wall.
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Measure and mark on the trim where the cut will need to be made and cut the piece to size with a miter saw. Continue around the entire room until all of the baseboard has been installed. Go back over the wall and cover each nail hole with caulk. Clean up the excess with a rag.
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Install the other molding in the same manner as the baseboard. Measure and mark on the molding where the cuts need to be made and install any other type of molding such as casing and crown just like the baseboard was installed.
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Tips & Warnings
Each corner piece will be cut to 45 degrees to they can butt together to form the 90 degree angle of each corner.
Always wear safety goggles with working with a miter saw to protect your eyes.
