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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Komentáře • 332

  • @milkyway808
    @milkyway808 Před 2 lety +67

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

  • @MaxRank
    @MaxRank Před rokem +171

    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
      @babukatv6923 Před 11 měsíci

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

    • @MaxRank
      @MaxRank Před 11 měsíci +13

      @@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
      @danielmclaughlin5194 Před 10 měsíci

      ⁠@@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
      @MaxRank Před 10 měsíci +4

      @@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
      @danielmclaughlin5194 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@MaxRank thank you brother

  • @Ceja818
    @Ceja818 Před 2 lety +43

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

  • @lisasingleton
    @lisasingleton Před 2 lety +17

    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!

  • @wecomeinpeace5082
    @wecomeinpeace5082 Před 3 měsíci +1

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

  • @ROCKETM4N
    @ROCKETM4N Před rokem +6

    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

  • @charleshamilton5038
    @charleshamilton5038 Před 2 lety +30

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

  • @DrakeTeran
    @DrakeTeran Před 10 měsíci

    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!! 😁

  • @maymaiden2565
    @maymaiden2565 Před rokem +12

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

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Před rokem +1

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

  • @jimvikse7453
    @jimvikse7453 Před rokem +11

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

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for the tip Jim! 🙏🏽😊

    • @Reyesgirl1108
      @Reyesgirl1108 Před 4 měsíci

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

    • @kareemowheat4107
      @kareemowheat4107 Před měsícem

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

  • @mayalynn
    @mayalynn Před rokem +4

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

  • @RetrieverTrainingAlone
    @RetrieverTrainingAlone Před 9 měsíci +8

    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
      @B.-gb2sh Před měsícem

      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.
      czcams.com/video/Ca0PRZ6ki8M/video.htmlsi=Mc0OuWQgu9_5Knps

  • @wagnum357
    @wagnum357 Před rokem +7

    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!

  • @phenglee6084
    @phenglee6084 Před měsícem +1

    Simple explanation for beginners. Keep these coming.

  • @billsherrard8452
    @billsherrard8452 Před rokem +5

    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
      @haydenaho9396 Před 10 měsíci

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

    • @shanetrimble9265
      @shanetrimble9265 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @revelationakagoldeneagle8045

    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!"
    ✌️

  • @stevedaiber50
    @stevedaiber50 Před 6 měsíci

    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!

  • @oneluckydude
    @oneluckydude Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @Ydain
    @Ydain Před 2 lety +2

    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
      @FixThisHouse  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @victormendoza6306
    @victormendoza6306 Před 2 lety +2

    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
      @FixThisHouse  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @thomasflynn6307
    @thomasflynn6307 Před rokem

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

  • @joshwhojames
    @joshwhojames Před 3 měsíci

    Great work buddy. You are a true professional

  • @bobjons7
    @bobjons7 Před rokem +1

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

  • @nar907
    @nar907 Před 2 lety

    Best video for baseboard trim install!

  • @johnvdl
    @johnvdl Před rokem

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

  • @katiefinnegan4649
    @katiefinnegan4649 Před rokem

    Best video of this yet. Saved! ❤

  • @Sean-Aviation
    @Sean-Aviation Před 4 měsíci +1

    another excellent comprehensive video of yours. well done!

  • @cronicjointpain1
    @cronicjointpain1 Před 2 lety +8

    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.

  • @user-mn6zo5yn5z
    @user-mn6zo5yn5z Před měsícem

    Excellent post, thank you for sharing.

  • @shouse94
    @shouse94 Před rokem

    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.

  • @Howwerelivingfishing
    @Howwerelivingfishing Před 11 měsíci

    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.

  • @tim2468
    @tim2468 Před 8 měsíci

    Great video. Crystal clear.

  • @dalerogers4323
    @dalerogers4323 Před rokem +31

    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
      @valeriekim3696 Před rokem +12

      You should never fill nail holes with caulking, only putty

    • @dalerogers4323
      @dalerogers4323 Před rokem +3

      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
      @chanthana7694 Před rokem +1

      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
      @sien481 Před rokem

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

    • @cavila909
      @cavila909 Před měsícem

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

  • @emmanuelgutierrez8616
    @emmanuelgutierrez8616 Před 2 lety +2

    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.

  • @jakester455
    @jakester455 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @eduardocastillo2355
    @eduardocastillo2355 Před 2 lety +4

    Excelente video! Claro y preciso .Gracias.

  • @scottlepird6955
    @scottlepird6955 Před rokem

    Very well done - thank you.

  • @dorothysue1
    @dorothysue1 Před 10 měsíci

    Beautiful work!

  • @brendakeiner5791
    @brendakeiner5791 Před rokem

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

  • @amazonkee74
    @amazonkee74 Před rokem

    Thank you, very helpful.

  • @SandyFunnies
    @SandyFunnies Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for these tips.

  • @xzilicpython233
    @xzilicpython233 Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderful tips! Thanks!

  • @michaelharris3296
    @michaelharris3296 Před 2 lety +2

    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.

  • @henrynguyen4956
    @henrynguyen4956 Před 8 měsíci

    Great technique!

  • @tylerblack3508
    @tylerblack3508 Před rokem

    A+ how to! Thank you!!

  • @junejhunkie
    @junejhunkie Před 2 lety +4

    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
      @whith5184 Před 2 lety

      This is a *DIY video

    • @junejhunkie
      @junejhunkie Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @guardgilbert
    @guardgilbert Před rokem

    Great video, thank you

  • @onelastproject2933
    @onelastproject2933 Před měsícem

    Great video man !!

  • @luisferrel775
    @luisferrel775 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @yourmasterrenovator86
    @yourmasterrenovator86 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @gloriameloche967
    @gloriameloche967 Před rokem +1

    Thank you. Learned a lot from your video.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Před rokem +1

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

  • @quiquealamo8320
    @quiquealamo8320 Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @kareemowheat4107
    @kareemowheat4107 Před měsícem

    Looks good!

  • @renezozaya4294
    @renezozaya4294 Před 2 lety

    Great great video, thanks

  • @carlosluque3285
    @carlosluque3285 Před 2 lety

    Waooo that a great job thank you so much

  • @kassiribrahim4432
    @kassiribrahim4432 Před rokem

    Good thank you

  • @tonizargari9718
    @tonizargari9718 Před rokem

    You are not playing games. Wow. amazing

  • @SherryGallowayFien
    @SherryGallowayFien Před rokem +1

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

  • @dustinpomeroy8817
    @dustinpomeroy8817 Před 2 lety +6

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

  • @patrickuribe414
    @patrickuribe414 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you! very useful

  • @brettmullins751
    @brettmullins751 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video
    You are great teacher

  • @saberunjameal5839
    @saberunjameal5839 Před 2 lety +9

    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.

  • @Fullmoonrisingtarot
    @Fullmoonrisingtarot Před rokem

    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!

  • @redemptionsong8086
    @redemptionsong8086 Před rokem +1

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

  • @sabpowe6312
    @sabpowe6312 Před 6 měsíci

    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

  • @kevinalmeida7159
    @kevinalmeida7159 Před 2 lety

    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

  • @sunsetusa343
    @sunsetusa343 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you sir you are superb!

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much for the love! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

  • @HasanFalah
    @HasanFalah Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much ☺️

  • @omerfarukgenc3916
    @omerfarukgenc3916 Před 10 dny

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

  • @MrLonnieThomas
    @MrLonnieThomas Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @sharonschieber
    @sharonschieber Před rokem +4

    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
      @devankey8498 Před rokem

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

  • @joanslife2
    @joanslife2 Před rokem +1

    Learning so much!

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Před rokem

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

  • @ThekiBoran
    @ThekiBoran Před 2 lety +9

    You should glue the field seams.

  • @bretmelton7116
    @bretmelton7116 Před rokem

    Really good

  • @pteamg
    @pteamg Před rokem

    nice job dude

  • @_Eltoto93
    @_Eltoto93 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @glennelliott7009
    @glennelliott7009 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @doug204
    @doug204 Před rokem +1

    Do you use caulking under the base boards too?

  • @tjl8884
    @tjl8884 Před 23 dny

    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?

  • @carlosquiahua1614
    @carlosquiahua1614 Před 10 měsíci

    What size gun and nail did you use thank you brother

  • @Aldark22405
    @Aldark22405 Před rokem +1

    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
      @MaxRank Před rokem +1

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

  • @fluffymittens24
    @fluffymittens24 Před 4 měsíci +1

    OCD, lol, I feel you man.

  • @acevirginian2203
    @acevirginian2203 Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant

  • @shawnpitchford777
    @shawnpitchford777 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great video

  • @ThekiBoran
    @ThekiBoran Před rokem +1

    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?

  • @Sixjays
    @Sixjays Před 16 dny

    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)

  • @johnnyc8065
    @johnnyc8065 Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice 👌

  • @bradg5649
    @bradg5649 Před rokem

    Just curious what size baseboard are those?

  • @roserivera7554
    @roserivera7554 Před 2 lety +1

    Phenomenal

  • @mycaddigo
    @mycaddigo Před rokem

    Do you caulk the nail holes ?

  • @ThekiBoran
    @ThekiBoran Před 2 lety +3

    One trick for your field seams is to nail through the miter/both parts of the miter, but make sure the piece on the right is a paper or 2 proud of the left side before nailing. Then with a scrap piece of base pound it into flush. With nails and wood glue it'll be perfect and never open up.

  • @kfu4657
    @kfu4657 Před rokem

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

  • @slaughtertwo
    @slaughtertwo Před 2 lety +1

    The glue is the goods. Thanks for that pointer

  • @brendakeiner5791
    @brendakeiner5791 Před rokem

    Could you do some tips on how to measure?

  • @nahuelgalmarini117
    @nahuelgalmarini117 Před 2 lety

    Is that a Freeman nailer ,?

  • @barbararaddon8650
    @barbararaddon8650 Před 2 lety +1

    Great👐🏼 😀🤘🏼

  • @rewind12354
    @rewind12354 Před rokem

    Why did you cut 45.05 on some on not on the others? Thanks

  • @Santos-ek8md
    @Santos-ek8md Před rokem

    Do you always use MDF?

  • @Dibulok
    @Dibulok Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @vitaliyo5537
    @vitaliyo5537 Před 2 lety +2

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