How To Install Baseboard

How To Install Baseboard - THE EASY WAY!

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Күн бұрын

In this video, I will show you how to install baseboard. Baseboard installation is a typical DIY project that most anyone to do. I show how to do inside corners, outside corners, returns, and much more. The baseboards installed in this house are primed pine.
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Timestamps
Intro 00:00
Starting A Room 00:35
Joining Two Pieces of Base 02:22
Inside Corner 08:12
Coping Base 09:26
Outside Corner 11:56
Return Base 14:17
Caulking Base 16:20
Filling Nail Holes 17:43
Disclaimer: This video is all based on my personal opinion and is for entertainment purposes ONLY. I am not a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, tax advisor, electrician, plumber, housing contractor, designer, or any type of profession to give advice. I am just a consumer sharing my experiences and research. If you do need knowledge for those types of things, I will advise you to seek help for those professionals.

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@J_TRAIN Жыл бұрын

Straight forward. No wacky music or corny stuff, and a good guy! I like all of it man!

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

I try to keep my videos just as you described. Thanks for watching!

@pbrown6097 21 күн бұрын

As a person who has a hearing problem, I like that you did not have music or other background noise. Thanks it was a very good video and also your voice was easy to understand.

@TheExcellentLaborer 21 күн бұрын

I’m glad I made this video very informative and helpful for you. You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

@chocluva2678 3 ай бұрын

This has to be the most informative video I have ever seen! Straightforward and simple. 👍🏼

@TheNovaNorm 3 ай бұрын

Wow. That was much better than the really crappy way I have always done it. Luckily, I was only doing it in my own house.

@yourmasterrenovator86 9 ай бұрын

I've done this a lot (except the return bit at the end) BUT I gotta tell everyone that, this video is probably the most thorough one ever. As in every single word and sentence that you said had a brilliant point. I mean every word. Very well done 👏 Thanks

@aaudain1 Жыл бұрын

This what I like about your channel no loud 📢 music and noise in the background

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

I have learned through trial and error when and when not to use music. My audience is quick to let me know when the music is too loud lol. I’m glad you like the channel. Thanks for watching!

@aaudain1 Жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer 💯👍

@Maplenr Жыл бұрын

So glad to have found your channel. I've got a baseboard project on my 100 year old house soon, the old base was painted 4 or 5 times and is looking rough. Lot of good tips here

@neweverymorningmercy3491 8 ай бұрын

I feel more confident tackling my trim now. Very clear explanation. Thanks!

@denniswilliams2385 15 күн бұрын

Coping is the most difficult thing for any homeowner to master however once you get it, your work will look amazing.

@BrynnCarrollARTIST Жыл бұрын

I am a DIY'er who recently found your channel and have already learned so much! Thank you for straight forward videos. More woman are tackling larger projects and your channel has been helpful for me to gain the confidence to even try!

@SidneyDiongzon 6 ай бұрын

Dude thank you so much for explaining SO SIMPLY on hose to install baseboards! Definite sub from me!

@JohnFixes 11 ай бұрын

Nice work! This gave me a lot of info that i needed. One time-saver idea I saw on another video that you might consider is mitering the straight part of the trim and then stopping the cut before coping the rounded parts.

@mdpfishoh1516 5 ай бұрын

This weekend will be my first time doing baseboards. You make it so simple to understand. Thank you. I feel like I'm prepared now !

@georgegrader9038 5 ай бұрын

Cool man. Been doing it off and on for 40 years. Great instruction !

@NanaStillLearning 6 ай бұрын

This is the absolute best tutorial on installing baseboard. Going to check your other videos out to see what else I can learn.

@rogerbarrios8614 5 ай бұрын

Your video just popped up on my home page. I’m not even doing a project but watched it any. What a great video. I wish I had this when I was doing a project. You covered everything. Thanks for taking the time to share your expertise.

@elizabethmorgan2513 5 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT VIDEO for a beginner ( which I am!) You are a great TEACHER, explaining everything I need to know! THANK YOU. New subscriber now. Interested to see your other videos!👏👏👏👏👏👏👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💪💪💪

@joemd7775 2 ай бұрын

This video is a treasure. Thank you so much, it's a great help!

@OneShadow6029 Ай бұрын

Wish it was more videos like this online. Thanks for this!

@williambalicao8515 5 ай бұрын

Honestly just discovered your channel and it’s very informative and straight to the point. One thing I want to add is you can just use a stud finder to find studs all along your walls instead of having to pull and mark stud location. I find that it speeds up the process also, but other than that, text book information.

@cetroyer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos. I'm working on making a home office out of a shed and I've learned a lot.

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

This should help you a lot in your home office! Thanks for watching!

@rickgoodwin2422 Жыл бұрын

Josh, Happy New Year! Your videos are so informative and a joy to watch.

@meatman3042 7 ай бұрын

All my questions answered in this video ! Great video thanks

@TheExcellentLaborer 7 ай бұрын

Great! I’m glad I can help you out. Good luck with your project!

@DtKnize 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Thanks for your expertise.

@j.jalvarenga2380 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your content, it is very educational and I put it into practice in my work. you work very well and very clean. 😊🎉

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I do try to keep my job site organized. I’m glad you noticed. Thanks for watching!

@delta7087 Жыл бұрын

As always, another great video. I’ve learned a lot from you. Thanks!

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

I’m glad to hear this. I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

@dontraise 7 ай бұрын

All I can say is great video!!

@grivoc 2 ай бұрын

Really good work and lots of well thought out tips

@user-ji3tg3gr4g 3 ай бұрын

Great video. I wish i would have known some of these ideas years ago. Thanks!

@wadeanderson7959 10 ай бұрын

Great work and instruction

@Jeff82556 4 ай бұрын

Great job. Thanks!

@dankelley9361 Жыл бұрын

Excellent technique, explanation! You YT video are always exceptional!

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan! I try to to keep the videos simple and effective. Take care!

@davidhutto3846 Жыл бұрын

Gluing joints and outside corners make for long-lasting good looking trim also a grinder works better for a cope but it takes practice.

@robertwestover2125 Ай бұрын

Excellent video! I learned a lot!

@Newt5029 5 ай бұрын

Very Helpful!

@richardfabrizio8998 10 ай бұрын

You’re a true professional. Well done tutorial. Thanks

@TheExcellentLaborer 10 ай бұрын

I truly appreciate your comment. Thank you!

@everettmarshall3098 10 ай бұрын

except for no safety glasses. hasn't learned that yet to teach.

@geoffreydowen5793 3 ай бұрын

im a retired carpenter from England, I see a lot of faffing about here . I would be gluing and screwing this onto the wall hand cut mitres too and a coping saw. no need to sand joints as these have glue on them PVA but yes, back wall first also if the external corner is not 90 you need to be scribing it . keep at it. you'll get it! nice presentation. two panel pins in mitres and glued! also.respect "chippy" 😊

@karyl372 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@SuperJohnfoster 7 ай бұрын

Good job easy to understand

@MAGAMAN 8 ай бұрын

Instead of marking up your baseboard, put a small piece of blue tape on the floor where your studs are.

@davidharrison3074 Жыл бұрын

It's so nice doing base and I have only coped inside corners on baseboard. It's so rewarding to see things flow around a room. Doing a finished reveal is also nice. I always glue that little piece on for a little bit and the finish look is always wonderful. I have also taken some sandpaper to round the small cut tip a little. I like the idea to crimp it. I'll have to try it. Thank you for this video and the detail. Have a safe New Year Josh.

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

It is nice to see the final touches such as trim in the room. The sandpaper trick is a good one! Are usually do 3 1/4” baseboard in the spec housesI build. This 5 1/4 inch was a little more difficult to get perfect but it turned out just fine. Thanks a lot for your input, David!

@CivilianDan Жыл бұрын

Great info

@charlesbryant219 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks!

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Charles!

@kiddhitta 8 ай бұрын

A tip for caulking, use both hands. Run your index finger behind the bead of caulk as you move along the wall. You'll get the perfect spread every time. You don't have to worry about applying to much them smearing it on the wall when you run your finger along the top.

@marcoantonionunez2626 9 ай бұрын

The best.

@rafaelparedes9189 4 ай бұрын

great lesson thank you

@TheExcellentLaborer 4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

@shahramsabernia8488 6 ай бұрын

You are awesome man

@Opreza12 9 ай бұрын

Very nice 👍🏼

@CodyWBrown Жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh!

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Cody!

@lukiss01 7 ай бұрын

Thanks man. Great work

@TheExcellentLaborer 7 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@johnlennon1049 8 ай бұрын

Great video

@bongi.barber2823 Ай бұрын

Thanks

@thesecondcomingisnear3538 3 ай бұрын

Josh,your the man 👍

@jeffreycantrell1932 3 ай бұрын

Josh, YOUR expertise is appreciated. YOU'RE the man!

@aaudain1 Жыл бұрын

Interesting thanks for sharing

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@pumper325 Жыл бұрын

excellent. thanks so much. mega pro.

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bill! I hope you found this video helpful. Stay tuned for more to come!

@manuelpalma6544 Ай бұрын

Thanks Great videos body

@jrmedias4252 11 ай бұрын

Great job sir

@TheExcellentLaborer 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@chesthoIe Жыл бұрын

If this isn't the first search result for, "How to install baseboard" then someone is paying money somewhere.

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Sean! I do put a lot of time to try to make my videos as informative as possible. I hope you found it helpful. Take care!

@chriscolameco6850 7 ай бұрын

There’s better trim tutorials. That’s how I feel about your electric panel video though. I upgraded a rental to 200 amp service and required the whole house with pretty much that video and two books

@sheribode4609 6 ай бұрын

This is very confusing for the very beginner.

@anns1171 11 күн бұрын

I'm a beginner and found your video the most informative and helpful. I have watched others that did not provide the extra tips or explain/show the coping details. Great job 👍

@rodolfovaladez1784 10 ай бұрын

Stud finder works well

@russellwright985 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@TheExcellentLaborer 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your support! It helps out a lot. Good luck with your project!

@jasonscoggins01 4 ай бұрын

@alextirabasso2441 Ай бұрын

great info. I like the caulk technique too. Straight forward and positive. What about miter cuts at around 44 1/4 degree for inside corners?

@georgemelo5326 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. Plaease make a video how to install crow molding.i like the way tou explain

@rowdawg12 4 ай бұрын

Show us how to do round over corners in Arizona we don’t have straight corners in most new homes only round overs

@narlycharley 10 ай бұрын

Here's a tip for anyone doing this. Do not use Alex Plus caulking. You want one a good siliconized caulk. A good budget friendly one that's SUPER flexible and adheres very well is Dynaflex 230.

@StyleRevisedByCstclair 5 ай бұрын

I had no idea I had to look for studs, but a stud just told me so 🔥😂 I’m assuming all of this applies to chair rail too right? Just saw your squeeze the tip of the caulk trick. Brilliant

@davidbielski 7 ай бұрын

Grear video

@webtutorials4279 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always. Love its detail and camera angles.

@davidharrison3074 Жыл бұрын

I meant to say that when I cope the baseboard, after I cut the angle, I flip the base over and use the miter saw and set it at 15° angle and cut the straight part with the miter saw and only coped the detail profile. It gives you a real straight edge especially on the wider base. Coping a long straight edge it hard especially if you are working with oak etc. Just a little tip I meant to share. I'm sure you know what I meant. Give it a try sometime. 👍🏻

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you’re saying! Yes, that is a great method. In fact, we actually do that as well. I could have thrown that in the video. Especially with this tall bass it is a lifesaver. Sounds like a good short video idea. I appreciate that David!

@Im_trending_today 4 ай бұрын

Great video, I noticed that you did not leave a gap under the baseboard and some others do leave 1/8” gap below. Would a gap be needed on some installations due to expansion and contraction of the materials or is it ok to install right to the floor.

@kraenaj 7 ай бұрын

Whatre ur thoughts on 2p10 on outside miters? For better fit?

@ComingAtYouBro 9 ай бұрын

In another scenario, i use 1 inches nails with a slight angle so it ''grabs'' onto the gypse as well as using pl glue. This way no fear of hitting wires and you can nail strategically.

@consumersgasman8376 8 ай бұрын

I use 221/2 rather than 45 to join 2 lengths, i think it looks better, less cut line shows on top

@zlm2032 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting out this video. I will be using these tips to replace the old trim in my house. 👍🏻

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

That is great! This video will definitely help you do that. Thanks for watching!

@gsftom Жыл бұрын

Was abt to watch yr latest vid and then noticed it was “upcoming”. Upcoming reminds me of “check is in the mail” or “I would gladly pay u on Tuesday for a hamburger today”.

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Hey Tom! The video will be live 6 PM Eastern standard time December 26. I will be there to live chat!

@mikepool215 11 ай бұрын

Probably one of the best video I've seen so far. Thanks for the instructions.

@elizabethmorgan2513 5 ай бұрын

Forgot to ask, is a brad nailer the right tool to use for this project? (I’m a total beginner🤷‍♀️).

@RetrieverTrainingAlone Жыл бұрын

Mud buildup on corners so inside corners cut 44 degrees, outside corners cut 46 degrees, CA glue for tight joints before nailing.

@joewenzel5142 Жыл бұрын

Now I can see everything I did wrong when replacing all my baseboards by myself 4 years ago.

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Hey Joe! I’m sure you did a fine job.

@chrisbargman9790 11 ай бұрын

@browndavon42 9 ай бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer😮😮😮😮😮

@brandonbell5357 8 ай бұрын

Best to have a helper I know it's hard to find

@aaronmuse5263 7 ай бұрын

If you dont get the coping as much. Could i just 45 the corners?

@albertsalas9154 11 ай бұрын

Do you paint your base boards before or after installation?? Do you have a video on that??

@TheExcellentLaborer 11 ай бұрын

I painted them before and then I touched up after installation. I hope that helps!

@grantdubridge7995 Ай бұрын

Doesn't the sill plate run the entire length of the base of the wall?

@karyl372 2 ай бұрын

Did you use 3 and 1/2” baseboards?

@SR71mydream 9 ай бұрын

Just use a magnet to find drywall screws

@AdamS-lh2ug Жыл бұрын

Dumb electrician here, who thinks he can tackle anything. I had to do a small drywall, baseboard fix because my moms cat peed on it, and I can get through drywall, but I 45 all the trims and she lives in a track home and the inside corner was the ugliest thing I’ve ever witnessed, I was so pissed. Luckily it got covered by a litter box but it wasn’t until later I learned about coupling. This video explains the finer points VERY clearly.

@PeterBergeris 12 күн бұрын

Never saw with your right hand like you did if right handed. Hold with your right hand and use your left hand on the saw. Unless you want to cut into left arm.

@jonhumphries26 Жыл бұрын

Really nice Job! Has the dewalt miter saw held up? I’m thinking about getting one.

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Thank you! All jokes aside that saw been awesome! In fact, my dad and I were just talking about how much we enjoy using that saw. I have had it for about six years and have not had any problems with it. I hope that helps!

@jonhumphries26 Жыл бұрын

You cant beat that! That’s awesome, I’m definitely going to get one! We’re building a house now, it’s actually a modular we’re doing a bunch of the finishing work inside and I have really enjoyed your videos! Keep up the good work buddy!

@bartbug1 Жыл бұрын

or you could just use a stud finder!

@DavinderSinghDhir 2 ай бұрын

Which gun are you using?

@randyatimi4511 8 ай бұрын

is the wall screeding or just painting alone?

@jerryjuarez219 3 ай бұрын

Do you need a nail gun to install the nails or could you hammer them in

@bookieyadigg 9 ай бұрын

Stud finder

@esexavo Жыл бұрын

yo, I started my first home build, don’t think you remember my comment, a year ago, thank you a lot

@dennydeckerful Жыл бұрын

I always paint my caulk to encapsulate it.

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea to give it a perfect luck! Thanks for stopping by. Take care!

@user-yj1qt3sd6n 4 ай бұрын

great video this upped my game I am transitioning from Painter to Carpenter-Flooring thanks a million for inside hard 2 find info

@jerkyjake6271 Жыл бұрын

Is there a possibility of a sky light video in he future?

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

I am bound to do one in the future. I’m not sure when but it is a possibility. Stay tuned!

@drewbush6535 Жыл бұрын

👍👋

@adanr150 8 ай бұрын

How is a good way to charge a customer for a base board job. Per LF or ??

@davidaldrich3488 Жыл бұрын

miter joint area....pre paint ant use caulk please

@Deucez_music 2 ай бұрын

Guy must’ve forgotten about the bottom frame board you could nail to instead of finding the studs