How to Install Baseboards - Step-by-Step for Beginners

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Күн бұрын

Learn how to install baseboards in this step-by-step tutorial. I demonstrate how to measure, cut, install, caulk, and paint your baseboards.
-Contents of this video ---------------------------
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Measuring the walls
02:17 - Purchasing your baseboard
02:50 - How to paint baseboards
03:37 - Cutting the baseboards to size
05:15 - Dry-fitting the baseboards
07:05 - Installing baseboard on uneven floors
08:04 - Nailing the baseboards to the wall
09:51 - How to seam baseboards
10:22 - How to caulk baseboards
11:34 - Filling the nail holes
11:52 - How to paint baseboards
--Tools needed for the job ---------------------
Miter Saw
18 Gauge Brad Nailer
Tape Measure
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Installing new baseboards in your home is not hard, but it does require some attention to detail and basic knowledge of tools like a miter saw and a brad nailer.
First, you start off by measuring your baseboards. Then, you calculate how much baseboard you need. If you are a beginner, buy 5-10% more than you actually need so you can make mistakes.
Once you purchase your baseboards, the first step is to paint them. Let the paint dry, and you are ready to cut them with a miter saw and install them with a brad nailer by nailing them to the wall.
Then, caulk, paint, and enjoy your new baseboards.
In this video, I use MDF baseboards, but you can also buy wood baseboards. MDF is easier to work with. It's easier to cut, and it's more consistent (no warping). It also makes it easier to install over uneven floors.
It will usually cost about $40-$50 per room to install baseboards in materials, but that does not include labor.
It usually takes about 3 days to install your new baseboards, but much of that time is spent waiting for the paint to dry.
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@DY-zi7sv Ай бұрын

I watched this several times and thanks to you, I have successfully installed several 1000 feet of baseboard trim. Thank you

@kennethamend8557 Жыл бұрын

I have to be honest. I've watched countless videos on installing baseboards. This information was absolutely excellent, seamless.

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear it!

@bryanweatherston5367 6 ай бұрын

😊and

@robertoa.hernandez9777 8 ай бұрын

This is by far the next video I've seen. I am struggling with coping baseboards and your method to join the right angles makes life so much easier. Thank you!

@chriskent3599 5 ай бұрын

Hey Dan, thanks for showing us another way to install baseboards without having to learn how to cope. I always appreciate your time saving tips!

@stephen83546 11 ай бұрын

I'm constantly looking at videos and trying to improve my craft and your video was probably one of the best videos I've seen on this subject good job and I agree with the previous comment about the video being seamless and easy-to-follow. Nice job my friend

@edwardrajala8031 6 ай бұрын

Absolute BEST video on installing trim. Well done sir! Subscribed.

@smandez2023 11 ай бұрын

The best video I've watched on the topic by far, and I've watched a lot. You wouldn't think that, by looking at trim, that is a hard project for non-pros...but it actually is. I find this true even for a relatively handy guy like myself. Good carpentry is a skill!

@StayHandy 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@thedietzfamily 10 ай бұрын

Been trying to find the best video to teach myself. I have chosen this video to move forward! Great instructions!

@stephen83546 10 ай бұрын

So cool how in under 15 minutes completely refresh of my memory on the easiest way to do Trim in a house :-) thanks dude

@2014xtep Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Incredibly well made video with tons of valuable advice that we all appreciate.

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@lickarcade 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for making the video. This was very well narrated and will make my project much easier.

@regalwalnut Жыл бұрын

This is the BEST video I've seen for installing baseboards. Thank you!!! (novice DIYer)

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it was helpful!

@noahb26 6 ай бұрын

this video is great. I used to be a finish carpenter and basically mastered base during my first year. one thing I'm not sure you mentioned but I would suggest is for angles on inside/outside corners. Usually the drywall isn't even on both sides... so I would just take 2 scrap pieces and take them to the saw and change the angle by like half a degree at a time. once you get good it only takes like one close guess to zero in but if you are just doing a one-off job like remodeling your house definitely make use of the scrap wood you might have lying around.

@dymntedprfction2418 4 ай бұрын

💯👍 always a good idea to utilize those scraps instead of creating new scraps by trial and error on the finished pieces. Kinda like the “measure twice, cut once”.

@wyattsdad8561 Жыл бұрын

The stick thing totally works. I use those cardboard drywall shims because they’re easy to find at the big box stores and I always have them for doing drywall work too. Great vid man.

@StayHandy 11 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

@sarahburroughs9263 11 күн бұрын

Brilliant video. No messing and informative.

@michaels3003 Жыл бұрын

This was FANTASTIC and answered some questions I had after watching other videos on this topic

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@user-xi4ey2sx2n 6 ай бұрын

Great information for anyone doing trim work .

@caublet Жыл бұрын

Great way to get the work done.. Loved it on my 1st time!

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@CarlSapu 6 күн бұрын

Bro thanks for presentation of instilling of the base board ❤❤ Iam watching it all the way fro Papua New Guinea

@annaconsuelo Жыл бұрын

I am installing my water closet baseboards this weekend, thanks to your video!

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@F479999999999 11 ай бұрын

God bless you and thank you for keeping it real

@stephend100 Жыл бұрын

The best baseboards installation ever on KZfaq.

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Thanks! So glad it was helpful.

@battlearenatoshinden 8 ай бұрын

Spectacular instruction.

@user-mn6zo5yn5z 2 ай бұрын

Excellent post Dan, thank you for sharing.

@eytanmagen3615 Ай бұрын

Very good instructions just in the right pace and very methodical thank you

@user-fh1ou4pw2w Күн бұрын

Wow. Loved this and learned a lot.

@Tiseytooreal 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video!

@elgordo3006 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful and give me the confidence to do it myself, thank you.

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@dpodsful Жыл бұрын

Excellent, as always!

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Thanks! This video took a lot of time so it’s good to know it’s appreciated.

@santanavizion 7 ай бұрын

Best baseboard install vid by FAR

@StayHandy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@richardbarber5911 11 күн бұрын

Great information. Thank you!

@ChelsyCross Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@nswany 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the very informative video

@EvgheniiDoroschevici 9 ай бұрын

min7 special thanks for the tip! really helped me, i broke my head thinking how to fix that gap :)

@angelriera411 10 ай бұрын

Instant subscribe. this was excellent

@alexvirola864 4 ай бұрын

You da man homie

@martahreed5069 Жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful. Thank you so much!

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@wishingwell1000 2 ай бұрын

Nice. Thank you 👍

@freedatatree Жыл бұрын

What a super helpful video! Thank you for taking the time to teach us ‘how to fish’!

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@davidharrell9902 10 ай бұрын

I agree with everyone that you answered all the questions. I was wondering about a brad nail gun and the type and size of nails but you answered that Thank you. I did have a question about if I use a pneumatic brad nail gun how much air pressure do you need for pvc vs mdf baseboard. Then I could figure a new air compressor

@karenmorton2112 11 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊

@quiquealamo8320 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, great tips 👍🙏

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!

@legalizemutualcombat9678 19 күн бұрын

Amazing video sir!

@patrickbatson9656 21 күн бұрын

Well done.

@boamot66 3 ай бұрын

I watched your popsicle video first because I was determined NOT to cope - too complicated for a beginner! Then found this video and THANK GOD! This is my first time, getting ready to do my son's entire house tomorrow by myself. I was so worried! Not anymore. Super confident I got this thanks to your videos! I'll probably watch them 10 more times today and take notes! Lol. Thank you so much for this clear, concise tutorial! Fingers crossed!

@BlackJackzOO 3 ай бұрын

Let us know how it goes!

@StayHandy 2 ай бұрын

So glad it was helpful.

@stonehands66 10 ай бұрын

This video just got me to subscribe to your channel, great job

@sushi13141 Жыл бұрын

You are amazing! Thanks 😊

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@marihinojosa6364 7 ай бұрын

Great info, thank you so much

@StayHandy 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@thedude33333 Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. Thanks.

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@chrisr.986 Жыл бұрын

Thank u so much sir very informative and helpful. The best video I seen on YT.

@StayHandy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

@citruspressurewash 5 ай бұрын

Nice tricks!

@m.chellefitness3486 Жыл бұрын

great video! thank you!

@StayHandy 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@DriveForShow Жыл бұрын

Great info and nicely presented.

@StayHandy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@WillyD27 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thanks

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@lindykoenig7288 Жыл бұрын

Soooo helpful🎉

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Byblos310 Ай бұрын

Hi there, I have to install my baseboard and I have all the materials tools I need although it is my first time I keep calling my brother overseas with questions about everything So me watching your video and you don’t use the statsfinder it is a smart way to. I definitely follow your instructions. Thanks Happy Reno

@francisenglish3407 10 ай бұрын

Good!!

@ratheepanelayatambi7139 Жыл бұрын

I learned some tip today thanks brother

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Happy to help

@thebang9669 Жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@privatename3621 Жыл бұрын

Great tips. Here's one I have. MDF swells when exposed to water. And anything that swells will cause problems. In my opinion, anything that may come into contact with water should never be made out of MDF, including baseboards, LVP transition strips, even furniture. Sadly, because it's cheaper than real wood, many manufactures love to use this stuff (which is just glued and compressed sawdust), so its hard to avoid sometimes without paying the price. And don't even get me started on laminate flooring with MDF backing! But seriously, kick over a mop bucket of water and it could be a catastrophe. Pressed particle board should never anywhere near where liquids could come into contact.

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Good tip. I think the threat is less extreme then that because as long as you clean it up immediately the wood doesn’t have a chance to swell. And even if you have real wood, if water is left on that it will get moldy and cause other issues. But I do see your point.

@Therottieprince Жыл бұрын

You are best bro!!!

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for leaving a comment!

@rubenmar9596 6 ай бұрын

Good video for the most part, I wouldn’t skip the nail putty or tape the baseboards but he did say diyers

@CynthiaJikkels-Chosen 2 күн бұрын

I am watching 👀 from Rsa thank you dude

@christopherllamas5706 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video Dan! Would love love to see more DIY videos from you!

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Thanks! More to come.

@marymarseglia4536 Жыл бұрын

You were wayyyyyy better so much easier explained than all the other videos I've been watching as a beginner Thank you so much

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@IMP3TIGO Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful, especially because it's obvious that you are not just skilled but take care of all the small details that most contractors skip to save time. Thanks for making and sharing!

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

@HodsonBayCelticFC Жыл бұрын

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 3:56 3:56 🎉🎉😊

@inmerhernandez4584 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff.

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@albertbenz93 11 ай бұрын

Very useful, thank you! I wonder, could I use "no nail glue" to glue the baseboards onto concrete walls? Thanks in advance!

@DaRealJA 5 ай бұрын

Starting my new journey in April 👌🏿I’ll be back to watch this over and over again

@Honks34 6 ай бұрын

Tried the 44.5° on the inside joints and it looked absolutely horrid

@jimk8353 2 ай бұрын

Great video! Any tips on how to cut and accurately measure cuts when I can't stand the baseboard up on my miter saw? 5.5" baseboards here...

@jhokket3470 3 ай бұрын

Pretty sure I’m installing new baseboards in my house because of this video.

@glennirwin4710 10 ай бұрын

This is the best baseboard video I have seen.

@ADAMX777 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial video!! Kind regards

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jason. I think I may have spent a little too much time on this one, though. haha.

@ADAMX777 Жыл бұрын

@@StayHandy It was thorough for sure! I needed it though. 😂

@tombray3169 6 ай бұрын

I like to paint the caulking white, then tape, then paint walls .I find the caulking turns yellow over time .

@foreversolvent5334 Жыл бұрын

i added against the floor just to keep out any pests. yes its messy. hard to clean up but it works ! xD

@liammacdonald4794 7 ай бұрын

I did a terrible job on my condo but it would've been 10x worse without this video so thank you 😂

@BUFOINTL Жыл бұрын

The way I smashed that subscribe button ❤

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@JohnSmith-gu3ub 10 ай бұрын

Old houses does always have a bottom plate that is high enough to hit each time because the subflloor and flooring is higher, so finding each stud is necessary sometimes.

@HPTube 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for these recommendations!! One question if I may: Is there any particular reason why you don't paint the wall before installing the baseboard? Is a clean caulk-line so hard to achieve? Also, any recommendations on how to prevent you from messing up the paint on the baseboard while cutting it and dragging it around on the saw... beyond "just be careful"?

@pomagranitejuic 4 ай бұрын

Just a question, is there a reason to not caulk on the baseboard where it meets the floor? we are redoing baseboards and I’ve noticed that the previous contractors caulked the bottom of the baseboards

@jenniferblanchfield3964 11 ай бұрын

Regarding the final step, you can place painters tape on the baseboard staple, then fill and then immediately pull up the tape and it looks seamless. Learned that on TikTok.

@rhkabc Жыл бұрын

thanks.

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

No problem

@audiophileman7047 Жыл бұрын

Very good video, Dan! It's videos like these that make glad that I'm a subscriber to your channel. I have never installed baseboards before. I have a small job (replacing about a 3 foot piece), so I don't want to buy a nail gun and a power saw. I have a hand miter saw, so I can use that to make the cuts. Would you recommend using a hammer or something else to drive the nails rather than the nail gun? Thank you!! 👍👍👍

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes you can use a hammer and nails. You'll probably want a nail set as well so you can countersink the nails. The nail holes will be larger without a brad nailer, so you'll want to fill them before painting.

@audiophileman7047 Жыл бұрын

@@StayHandy Thank you for your reply, and I have a nail set.

@lawrencejoy9346 Жыл бұрын

Is there any sense to adding a small line of caulking along the top edge of the moulding before appling it to the wall, I would think it would fill in any imperfections before nailing and cleanup could occur at that time

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

I think you'd find that any benefit would be outweighed by the complexity and extra time it would take. Since you caulk them after they are installed, the imperfections are already filled in anyway.

@user-yh7bk7dx7c Жыл бұрын

Why’s it so hard to find a mitre saw that will cut skirting board Virtical ?? Does anyone know where to find one in the uk ?

@kimbanyc 11 ай бұрын

What if you are or king with a furring strip wall? Our furring strips are one inch think with drywall over them. I have a room with all cement walls with furring stripe and no studs.

@thanhphamguitarlessons Жыл бұрын

If the walls and flooring have been painted and installed recently, is the best strategy after installing the baseboards to tape the wall and baseboard to paint the caulk? Thanks for the info!

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

You'll never get a good finish that way because the caulking isn't a perfect line. The best thing to do is the follow the process I outline in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jN13nbuXrKuxg4E.html

@Crawlster4 4 ай бұрын

Getting ready to do baseboards soon in my house. I’ve been guided to get a nail gun for 16 gauge nails. You recommend 18 instead?

@garvielloken3929 6 ай бұрын

Nooice!

@chrisgoosebrooks638 Ай бұрын

Along with everything he said I’ll add. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast

@johnnyjohnny6 Жыл бұрын

Question: How would you caulk base boards in a bathroom? Do your raise them off of the floor? Do you caulk where the base meets the floor? Thanks for the great video! I found you as I started my own handyman business and now 8 months later I am in full swing and loving it! I appreciate your content.

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Hey Johnny! Congrats on your success. To answer your question, it depends on the situation. If you anticipate them seeing a lot of moisture, then you’ll want to do tile baseboards or another material that won’t be damaged. Otherwise do them just like anywhere else.

@robertmallory5830 Жыл бұрын

I would caulk them just like I would in the hallway

@hospitaladministrator3359 7 ай бұрын

Can you do this with anything other than a miter saw?

@profesa-rsk 3 ай бұрын

This is a great video. I'm curious how much would it cost to hire a person to do it versus doing it yourself? Let's say for an average size bedroom

@judylanger2434 29 күн бұрын

Could I tape the wall before painting the caulk? We don't have paint that matches the wall, so can't touch it up the way you describe -- and it seems like this would also save some time . . . Thanks, and thanks for this great video!

@ttodd910 8 ай бұрын

You sure make it look ez! Come do my house😁

@ericawilliams18 Жыл бұрын

Any advice on how you got that small end piece not really sure what you call it it look like maybe a 45 then a 90

@StayHandy Жыл бұрын

Yes, the small end piece should be cut just like it would when wrapping around a corner (a 45 degree on both pieces). When cutting the small piece, cut the 45 degree angle first, then cut it with a straight cut right at the end of the angle. It's a small piece, so you have to cut the 45 first or there is nowhere to hold on to it.

@jdmb03 9 ай бұрын

White wood filler is available to fill nail holes if you don't plan to paint the boards.

@lilychu8912 2 ай бұрын

Great, clear video and instructions! If I just want to fix a small segment of baseboard, can I just use a hammer and nails? What types of nails should I use? I don't want to buy a whole lot of stuff I won't be using in the future. Thanks.

@StayHandy 2 ай бұрын

Yes you can, but you'll likely need to fill the nail holes, and it probably won't look very good.