How To Install Baseboard Like A Professional With No Gaps! DIY Pro Tips And Tricks For Beginners!

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How To Install Baseboard Like A Professional With No Gaps! DIY Pro Tips And Tricks For Beginners!

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On this episode I'm going to show you how to install baseboard like a professional with no gaps! Easy DIY Pro tips and tricks for beginners! I'll show you all the detailed tips and tricks I used to get these perfect fitting baseboards! I know not all walls are perfectly straight no have a perfect 90 degree edged, so I'll show you how to remedy those imperfections and still have your baseboards looking professionally perfect!
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@milkyway808 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! I just learned a lot about cutting the corners the saw turning it around and coping saw!! Best video

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@SeanKearney-sp4xf 4 ай бұрын

What do you do to cover the nail holes?

@dalechavez3389 9 күн бұрын

a jigsaw with a good blade works well also

@MaxRank Жыл бұрын

Here’s a tip, when hanging base if you are right handed go anti clockwise around the room. That way you are always cutting on your scribed joint on the right. I’ve been a carpenter for over 30 years and I promise this will save you a ton of time.

@babukatv6923 Жыл бұрын

For a square room lets say starting from bottom and go right?

@MaxRank Жыл бұрын

@@babukatv6923 for a square room I would start on the wall with the door. You have 2 square cuts typically, then hang the base board or skirting board in the UK anti clockwise around the room. This way you will only need to cut the scribe on the right end of the board until you get to the last wall. That will require a scribe on both ends. Cut this board slightly long and squeeze it in. This will make the joints tight both ends. Hope that helps. If you facing the door the next board you will hang will be on the left.

@danielmclaughlin5194 Жыл бұрын

⁠@@MaxRank that’s very helpful and informative, thank you. On the last skirting board you install you say make it slightly longer, how much longer roughly would u recommend in Millimetres

@MaxRank Жыл бұрын

@@danielmclaughlin5194 I wouldn’t go longer than 5mm. On plaster board walls if you go longer and sometimes at 5mm you will break the tape joint in the corner of the room. Never cut the skirting long against door linings, this can push over the lining and cause the door to bind.

@danielmclaughlin5194 Жыл бұрын

@@MaxRank thank you brother

@RetrieverTrainingAlone Жыл бұрын

Excellent tip on coping after first cutting with chop saw most of the cut. Outside corners 46 degrees, inside corners 44 degrees due to mud buildup. Popsicle sticks as shims for perfect fit. Also try cutting with baseboard upside down. For some baseboard profiles, the fit is better when cut upside down. Fast curing glue with activator is a great tip. Thanks.

@B.-gb2sh 3 ай бұрын

I was struggling to figure out how to explain this in text but I found the video that will explain the inversion rule when it comes to miter cuts. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ecdgg7WLm9HNaIE.htmlsi=Mc0OuWQgu9_5Knps

@wagnum357 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Only issue I saw was pushing in the base with your thumb right on the corner where you're nailing. That nail can turn and go through your thumb. I found that out from experience!

@billsherrard8452 Жыл бұрын

Use "Painter's Putty" for the nail holes. It doesn't shrink. Don't use spackle. (It dries concave) Roll the Painter's Putty into a quarter size ball, press firmly into the brad hole with your thumb as you run your spackle knife between your thumb and baseboard. This cuts the putty off for a perfect fill. Finnish up with a little touch-up paint. Good luck!

@haydenaho9396 Жыл бұрын

Doesn’t it just get painted over? Sorry I’m new to this.

@shanetrimble9265 Жыл бұрын

@@haydenaho9396i think it's hard to paint over a metal nail head. Its hard to cover

@Ceja818 2 жыл бұрын

“When the OCD kicks in” - so relatable 🤣.

@abcdefghijkl798 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@ROCKETM4N Жыл бұрын

The best baseboard install video I've seen, super informative, I'm doing mines in a couple weeks. This video helps me feel more confident about it

@dalerogers4323 2 жыл бұрын

When you run your finger to smooth out caulk, instead of wiping on a wet rag, use that caulk on your finger to fill nail holes. Then use wet rag or sponge to clean any remaining caulk around nail holes.

@valeriekim3696 Жыл бұрын

You should never fill nail holes with caulking, only putty

@dalerogers4323 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been installing for 45 years for multiple interior decorators and designers, ALWAYS turned out perfect filling nail holes with caulk. Matches white baseboards and no need to paint.

@chanthana7694 Жыл бұрын

If the nail hole is small enough why not just fill it with what you have to work with? I didn't have any of those at the moment and was too anxious to wait so I filled the hole with cooked rice. Just smashed the ruce and filled the hole, wait for it to dry, smooth it out if needed and paint. Looks fine to me. Lol

@sien481 Жыл бұрын

@@dalerogers4323 people like you have no business filling holes nor painting

@cavila909 4 ай бұрын

Professional painter here. Never use caulk to fill nail holes. Use painters putty and or spackling

@maymaiden2565 2 жыл бұрын

You explained it so much better than a lot of the videos I have been watching! Thank you!!

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the love and feedback! 🙏🏽😊

@oneluckydude Жыл бұрын

I like to use a small bucket of water to rinse my finger of the excess caulking. I use a wet towel to wipe off any remaining excess caulking after initially using my finger to wipe off caulking because over time, the thin film of caulking spread by the finger over unintended areas tend to darken over time.

@lisasingleton 2 жыл бұрын

Great video - I'm helping out a friend and your tips make me look like a professional (or at least shows I know what I'm doing). You explained it very simple and concise. Thanks!

@jimvikse7453 Жыл бұрын

I cope with a Dremel tool using a drum sander bit. Works for me. 👍

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip Jim! 🙏🏽😊

@Reyesgirl1108 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for saying that I was just wondering if I can use my dremel instead 😂

@kareemowheat4107 4 ай бұрын

Nice! I got a drum sander 12 years ago and have been wondering what to do with it. :)

@charleshamilton5038 2 жыл бұрын

Always cut longest pieces first, the cut offs will do the smaller stuff.

@revelationakagoldeneagle8045 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! My OCD stays in high gear 😁 Have to make it right, keep it real. I've always said, "Do it right, or just don't do it!" ✌️

@mayalynn Жыл бұрын

I wish I'd seen this before we started our baseboards... Such a good technique.

@wecomeinpeace5082 6 ай бұрын

Didn't think we'd notice the caulk at 6:43 lol. Well done.

@cronicjointpain1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very helpful and I see we both have a little OCD lol I'm really just a perfectionist. If you're gonna do it, do it right! Always how I felt. That's how you get quality.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽!

@saberunjameal5839 2 жыл бұрын

No matter what you do you still need to use silicone to hide the small gaps cause not all walls are close to being perfect. Plus I think it would take more time with using little saw for the inner corners. For someone doing the whole house, you be there the whole day or two.

@Riverluza 2 жыл бұрын

100%

@charleshamilton5038 2 жыл бұрын

Never use silicone if you want to paint. It's lousy caulk except for water areas, tub sink etc

@phenglee6084 4 ай бұрын

Simple explanation for beginners. Keep these coming.

@Ydain 2 жыл бұрын

I seriously wish I had seen this before we were more than half done with our downstairs! At least I have the knowledge for the upstairs. Thanks!

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

No problem! I wish you well on your project! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

@DrakeTeran Жыл бұрын

Great video.. Had a nice honey-do project, putting up 2 murphy beds, which required removal of the existing baseboard. This video gave me all the confidence needed, to cut my baseboards and fit them nicely beside the beds. You even answered my question to paint them prior to install and they came out great!! Thank you kindly!! 😁

@lrh411 22 күн бұрын

When you are cutting your cope, another time saver vs. the coping saw is a cordless Dremel type rotary tool after cutting that straight part. 😉

@Sean-Aviation 7 ай бұрын

another excellent comprehensive video of yours. well done!

@FixThisHouse 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@emmanuelgutierrez8616 2 жыл бұрын

Key part. Have a mitersaw. But I learned to cut from the top of bb not while it's laying flat down. And to 45 even on the straight to straight bb.

@stevedaiber50 9 ай бұрын

I never remember this trick of the trade and have to go back to see but this is the best video out there for me...thks so much!

@junejhunkie 2 жыл бұрын

Hi remodeller here. I don’t know why you do the straight cut last. You should cut the mitre last always. And you measure it by butting the straight part on the wall or door casing and pencil the mitre and cut from the pencil line. And if you are doing coping corners. You are going to need a jigsaw or a grinder with a sanding blade. Finish carpentry has more in depth videos about this.

@whith5184 2 жыл бұрын

This is a *DIY video

@junejhunkie 2 жыл бұрын

@@whith5184 on the title it says "like a professional". So I'm chiming in what is common practice out in the field.

@michaelharris3296 2 жыл бұрын

Good job on the cope. I have remodeled a house and just cannot master the cope. Guess I do not have the patience and it is counterintuitive to my finishing skills.

@sharonschieber 2 жыл бұрын

Hi nice video! I prepainted (sprayed) my trim in my garage and they look great. How do you go about filling and then painting those holes if you don’t want to mask off and spray again. Any tips or secrets to hiding those dots of paint?

@devankey8498 Жыл бұрын

Nail holes should be caulked after the joints, small dab with the gun than wipe with your finger

@thomasflynn6307 Жыл бұрын

Having some ocd is a good thing I wish I had a little more but not too much beautiful job great vid thank you

@brendakeiner5791 Жыл бұрын

The OCD kicks in…😂😂 GREAT info! Thank you!

@quiquealamo8320 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best diy baseboard installation tutorial 👍 Great job 😃

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@dustinpomeroy8817 2 жыл бұрын

When you're marking baseboard don't use a tick mark, scribe the wall on the back of the baseboard.

@SherryGallowayFien Жыл бұрын

Hi! Could you cope the smaller board and kept the longer board end straight? It would be easier to handle.

@patrickuribe414 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! very useful

@FixThisHouse 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@victormendoza6306 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this helpful video, I’m going to install baseboards in my house and I will be doing like you did, thank you

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Please check out my other baseboard videos on my playlist under “baseboard how to” for more help tips and tricks 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

@ThekiBoran 2 жыл бұрын

You should glue the field seams.

@waynemiller6070 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@user-mn6zo5yn5z 3 ай бұрын

Excellent post, thank you for sharing.

@jakester455 6 ай бұрын

Love the camera cut that hides how long you waited for the glue to hold. LOL

@Howwerelivingfishing Жыл бұрын

Tried installing my first baseboard without any supervision today. I know I did it wrong so here I am lol. I’m still training at work.

@eduardocastillo2355 2 жыл бұрын

Excelente video! Claro y preciso .Gracias.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@joshwhojames 6 ай бұрын

Great work buddy. You are a true professional

@tim2468 11 ай бұрын

Great video. Crystal clear.

@katiefinnegan4649 Жыл бұрын

Best video of this yet. Saved! ❤

@onelastproject2933 4 ай бұрын

Great video man !!

@tjl8884 3 ай бұрын

Its been a while since I done trim, how do you guys cover the nail marks on white trim? Just touch up paint or that calk?

@tylerblack3508 Жыл бұрын

A+ how to! Thank you!!

@bobjons7 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful work. I love your perfection…sub added. Thank you for sharing your expertise in your videos.

@glennelliott7009 9 ай бұрын

Its good to do the bottom to. Stops dirt and moisture from getting under

@omerfarukgenc3916 2 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for the video. What type of baseboard is that? Mdf or pvc or wood?

@_Eltoto93 Жыл бұрын

Use a small cup with dish soap and warm Water it helps it come off super easy

@gloriameloche967 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Learned a lot from your video.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

@brettmullins751 2 жыл бұрын

Great video You are great teacher

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much! 😊

@sabpowe6312 9 ай бұрын

Do you also caulk over where the nails/staples went in? I didn’t paint my baseboard before installing😩 I can also see where the nails went in. Can I caulk along the top even though we just painted the walls too? Or will I have repaint by the trim? Sorry for all the questions, I’m new at home diys

@redemptionsong8086 Жыл бұрын

Love this dude... makes me proud of being Filipino!

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Salamat Po! 🙏🏽😊

@johnvdl Жыл бұрын

SOOOO COOL😉👍 amzing tip and extremely helpful - Love it! ❤ Thank you!!!✨

@nar907 2 жыл бұрын

Best video for baseboard trim install!

@luisferrel775 2 жыл бұрын

Cool vid it’s just that you will have to paint the base afterwards either way. Have the sand the putty and then paint over the caulk and putty.

@joanslife2 Жыл бұрын

Learning so much!

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

@dorothysue1 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work!

@Aldark22405 Жыл бұрын

Very good video. Question - when measuring for an inside corner and planning on coping, is the coped board measured to the edge of the board already in place? Or, measured to the wall so the top of the cope would meet the wall? I hope that makes sense!

@MaxRank Жыл бұрын

Scribed boards are measured from the flat face of the base.

@SandyFunnies 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these tips.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽

@amazonkee74 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, very helpful.

@fluffymittens24 7 ай бұрын

OCD, lol, I feel you man.

@yourmasterrenovator86 10 ай бұрын

A very helpful video 👌👍👏 Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

@xzilicpython233 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tips! Thanks!

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏽😊

@tonizargari9718 Жыл бұрын

You are not playing games. Wow. amazing

@shawnpitchford777 6 ай бұрын

Great video

@FixThisHouse 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏽😊

@henrynguyen4956 11 ай бұрын

Great technique!

@SMAARTIST Ай бұрын

Quick question: why do coping rather than simply mitre cut both pieces at a 45* angle? Cutting both pieces at a 45 leave you without a gap and takes a whole lot less time . . . I just want to understand why you’d choose to cope over a mitre. I apologize if I missed it during the video.

@shouse94 2 жыл бұрын

I like using screws in the corners and ends to help line it all up correctly. Glue has its purposes, but rarely use it in this use case.

@MarkSmith-lt3ug 11 күн бұрын

Thanks

@kareemowheat4107 4 ай бұрын

Looks good!

@scottlepird6955 Жыл бұрын

Very well done - thank you.

@kevinalmeida7159 2 жыл бұрын

step 1 make sur you set up your saws to have a perfect vertical blade rest is good glue is not needed but a level of professionalism that is above the rest

@carlosquiahua1614 Жыл бұрын

What size of gun and nail did you use thank you brother

@guardgilbert 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you

@Fullmoonrisingtarot Жыл бұрын

Why Glue do you recommend for gluing baseboard to the wall ? Also a tool that doesn't require an air hose for nailing it to the wall? Thank you!

@doug204 Жыл бұрын

Do you use caulking under the base boards too?

@kfu4657 Жыл бұрын

Better to use medium or thick CA glue and spray with MDF. MDF likes to absorb moisture quickly

@MrLonnieThomas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

@sunsetusa343 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir you are superb!

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the love! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

@kassiribrahim4432 Жыл бұрын

Good thank you

@ThekiBoran 2 жыл бұрын

If you scribe your base to the floor it'll be professional. Use tape to hold your outside miters together when you run your pencil. After you cut and sand you can then CA glue your outside miters. I'm not a CA glue guy, I like wood glue as it has better holding power. CA glue is a bit brittle IMO.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip! I did make a video scribing it to the floor 👍🏽😊 here it is : m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hMlxgLqj1t3edIk.html

@mvwoon Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I could tell this was not the most efficient way on the video and there were some alternatives.

@babushkaboi7288 Жыл бұрын

Yeah if you wanna look like a hack job… lol

@slaughtertwo 2 жыл бұрын

The glue is the goods. Thanks for that pointer

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

@johnpauledstrom4491 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@HasanFalah 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ☺️

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!🙏🏽😊

@pteamg Жыл бұрын

nice job dude

@renezozaya4294 2 жыл бұрын

Great great video, thanks

@brendakeiner5791 Жыл бұрын

Could you do some tips on how to measure?

@carlosluque3285 2 жыл бұрын

Waooo that a great job thank you so much

@ThekiBoran 2 жыл бұрын

At 8:50 why was there a gap in the outside part of the miter? It was glued together before it was installed, yes? So it should have been a perfectly tight miter. What happened?

@guitarrlos 11 ай бұрын

Very well done and very descriptive helps me undwestand your thought process throughout the guide 👍🏼

@Dibulok Жыл бұрын

6:43 That cornes has without a doubt been caulked. Nice video though. 😊

@vitaliyo5537 2 жыл бұрын

44° on inner corners and 46° on outside corners.

@Sixjays 3 ай бұрын

Tip when you are nailing low base boards, stud finder is a waste of time. An inch off the sub floor has a stud running all the way down. ( only need stud finder for high boards)

@bretmelton7116 Жыл бұрын

Really good

@jackdumas8838 2 жыл бұрын

Do u use painter's putty on the nail holes?

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I like to use white wood filler. Here’s a link 👍🏽😊 amzn.to/3GORPR7

@acevirginian2203 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏽

@-SLEAZY- 10 күн бұрын

My house has no corners it's round only lol.. I wish mine was like this only 45 degree are inside walls outside walls has a round corner prob Incase you trip into it won't hurt vs a sharp corner