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How to Install Base & Shoe Molding

Presented by Tim Eaton

Learn how to install base and shoe molding to your home to protect walls from vacuums, dents, and general damage due to shoes, furniture and more in this free video.

Series Summary

The strip of wood that lines the bottom of a wall to the beginning of the floorboards is commonly referred to as the molding. Base molding is the small strip of wood (or other material) that protect the part of the wallpaper or paint job that withstands damage from foot traffic, furniture and other normal wear and tear at the bottom of the wall, and crown molding is the material or strip of wood that lines te top of the wall, primarily for decoration. Base molding is typically used in conjunction with wood floors, but can be used for practical or decorative means with carpeted or tiled floors as well. Installation of base (sometimes called shoe) molding is relatively simple, but does require a fair amount of knowledge when it comes to measuring the pieces and using nail guns to install the wood, especially in the corners.

In this free video clip, our expert will explain the essentials of base molding, helping you understand the uses for it, as well as how to cut the wood, measure it, and install with nail guns. Learn how to cut the corner pieces, how to use a compressor and nail gun, and tips for applying inside and outside corner molding pieces correctly.

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Measuring the Molding for Base Molding Installation

Learn how to install base and shoe molding to your home to protect walls from vacuums, dents, and general damage due to shoes, furniture and more. In this free video clip, learn how to measure your materials when beginning this home improvement project.

Assembling the Air Compressor & Nail Gun

Learn how to install base and shoe molding to your home to protect walls from vacuums, dents, and general damage due to shoes, furniture and more. In this free video clip, learn how to use the air compressor and nail gun when installing base and shoe molding.

The Tools You Will Need Installing Base & Shoe Molding

Learn how to install base and shoe molding to your home to protect walls from vacuums, dents, and general damage due to shoes, furniture and more. In this free video clip a description and explanation of what tools you'll need to begin this home improvement project.

Marking & Cutting for Base Molding Installation

Learn how to install base and shoe molding to your home to protect walls from vacuums, dents, and general damage due to shoes, furniture and more. In this free video learn how to mark and cut the materials when installing the molding during this home improvement project.

Painting & Finishing the Base Molding

Learn how to install base and shoe molding to your home to protect walls from vacuums, dents, and general damage due to shoes, furniture and more. In this free video learn tips for painting the base molding after installation is complete.

Nailing Techniques for Installing Base & Shoe Molding

Learn how to install base and shoe molding to your home to protect walls from vacuums, dents, and general damage due to shoes, furniture and more. In this free video learn nailing techniques to consider and use when installing base and shoe molding.

Outside Corner Measurement for Base Molding Installation

Learn how to install base and shoe molding to your home to protect walls from vacuums, dents, and general damage due to shoes, furniture and more. In this free video learn how to measure the outside corner when installing base molding.

Introduction & Basic Overview of Base Molding Installation

Learn how to install base and shoe molding to your home to protect walls from vacuums, dents, and general damage due to shoes, furniture and more. In this free video clip our expert discusses the basics of installing base and shoe molding.

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