Baseboard moulding is a simple way to add instant character to a room.
How to install baseboard trim on uneven floor.
Learn the different types of trim you need to know for your next remodel project that s because the lower nub on thin trim can fall into the space between the drywall edge and the floor molding.
Making the cut is not a difficult process.
A homeowner can easily learn how to install baseboards with this easy to follow project guide.
The process is similar to installing crown moulding.
Question i am getting ready to trim out a remodel job we are doing the cabinets for.
Start running baseboard against inside corners and work toward outside corners.
The hammer will help you to install the finish nails on the holes.
A week before installation bring the wood inside to acclimate.
With the right set of tools you can duplicate the unevenness in the floor on the bottom of the board creating a baseboard cut specifically for your floor s changing levels.
To determine the amount of baseboard material you need measure each straight section of the wall and round up to the nearest whole foot dimension divisible by two.
With the help of a circular saw you will be able to cut the baseboard according to the size of the uneven floor.
Learn how to make a baseboard step down detail for where two different flooring thicknesses meet.
While the installation of the baseboard trim itself isn t hard the cutting and measuring of the angles can be a bit tricky.
To mark the lines across the uneven floors you will need a pencil.
Baseboards especially narrow ones will frequently tilt toward the wall at the bottom.
Molding to an uneven tile floor around the toe kicks of kitchen cabinets.
When the floor is uneven you must cut the baseboard along the bottom to create that flush setting.