Absolutely AMAZING video. Thank you so much. I’m absolutely stressing my self out to the point where I’m sick to my stomach thinking about attacking all my baseboards of my home by my self here this weekend, with 0 experience on anything. I can honestly say now that I have a little bit of confidence now going into it, after watching this video. Thank you!!
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.
💯👍 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”.
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!
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!
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!
This is my first video, to watch, for installing baseboards and I'm pleased with how easy this looks and sounds. I did not think about caulking the seams along the top. I'm installing my first set BBs after remodeling my mother's room. If I mess up I can always get more baseboard. Thank you for the clear instructions.
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.
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
Hey Excellent advice Been doing finish work for some time. I use a knife and that same paint scraper use have and clean the corners up prior to measuring for trim. It’s been working great for me.
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!
Great job, the tape is a must if you want to have very clean line even professional painter will not be able to get that clean line without tape i recommend it for sure
Some great tips. I love the popsicle trick and it seems to me that that's probably easier in most cases than screwing and screws although that would work too
Very good vid instructions on baseboard install.Getting ready to do my landlords apartment.Hope he'll give me a break on my rent as well.Thanks for great vid.
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
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
The video is very well made for sure. And the info provided is on the spot. However, I don't own a mitter saw, just a regular circular one and I keep on failing at cutting at a straight line (mostly when I set it on 45°). Any advice on how to correct that would be much appreciated! 🙏
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.
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.
This is a brilliant video. Why do I say this? Well, I'm an engineer, I don't do trim willingly. But I need to do it, so here I am. I would be going back and forth to the miter saw cutting each piece. 1) cutting them all ahead of time after measuring will save sooooooooooooo much work. HS, name your beer and I'll ship a case to you. 2) Painting it ahead of time I knew, but I've only done that with quarter round. 3) At 5:06 I'm slapping my forehead. I need to get out of my cube. 4) 7:00 : brilliant. If you have AR issues you'll cope, and you'll never finish the project. 5) 9:36 - why did you tape the baseboard? Cube engineers wish to know. 6) 9:53 - why would you not get out one piece to cut to length? we all know how to do a 45, but it's so trashy (I'm looking at my crown molding from the builder.... ) 7) 10:50 - see those rubber gloves? Embrace them. 8) 11:35 - caulking. This is a brilliant comment. 9) 12:00 - HS did not put enough emphasis on this. HIGH QUALITY PAINT BRUSHES. Just eat the investment. Lock them up from family members :)
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.
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.
@@StayHandy Thank you! I think I'm just going to invest into a miter saw ($249) as I have to do the whole house. I like your suggestion of MDF baseboard. Wish me luck! 😁
The reason for coping is to keep the gap tight when the trim shrinks/expands. One of the inside corner boards is a straight cut to the wall. The other is coped and cut slightly long, so when you lay it down to nail it, it is slightly bowed out, when pushed into the wall to nail, it pushes the coped board into the other board, that pressure keeps the gap closed whatever the temp/humidity over time. Old timer craftsmanship.
I was interested to watch your video and see that everything you recommended I also do and have been doing for years! I recommend having a piece of cardboard that can be cut or torn to use as shim material behind the baseboard. It can be folded to double or triple thickness or more as needed and is freely available and easy to use. But your take on nail or Brad holes is unprofessional and not right for a quality outcome. Shrink free spackling compound...I like the light weight one. With a good spackling blade and proper application you don't even have to sand so the time can be saved there. Or a quick once over with a sanding sponge and you are ready for paint! And you have a quality end result!
I have to be honest. I've watched countless videos on installing baseboards. This information was absolutely excellent, seamless.
So happy to hear it!
😊and
Really enjoy it. Let's check woodprix plans also.
Just google WoodPrix and make some dust.
It's because he is an actual professional
I watched this several times and thanks to you, I have successfully installed several 1000 feet of baseboard trim. Thank you
Is this for real? Or for fake?
Absolutely AMAZING video. Thank you so much. I’m absolutely stressing my self out to the point where I’m sick to my stomach thinking about attacking all my baseboards of my home by my self here this weekend, with 0 experience on anything. I can honestly say now that I have a little bit of confidence now going into it, after watching this video. Thank you!!
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!
An absolute best and authoritative resource. Thank you soooo much for taking the time to put this together!!
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.
💯👍 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”.
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!
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!
Let us know how it goes!
So glad it was helpful.
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!
Glad it was helpful!
The best baseboards installation ever on RUclips.
Thanks! So glad it was helpful.
Thanks!
So cool how in under 15 minutes completely refresh of my memory on the easiest way to do Trim in a house :-) thanks dude
Been trying to find the best video to teach myself. I have chosen this video to move forward! Great instructions!
This is my first video, to watch, for installing baseboards and I'm pleased with how easy this looks and sounds. I did not think about caulking the seams along the top. I'm installing my first set BBs after remodeling my mother's room. If I mess up I can always get more baseboard. Thank you for the clear instructions.
I made my very first miter cuts and trimmed my mom’s room today. This video was extremely helpful, thanks especially for all the time saving tips.
Probably the best no nonsenss tutorial.
This is the BEST video I've seen for installing baseboards. Thank you!!! (novice DIYer)
Awesome! Glad it was helpful!
Use spackling for nail holes instead of wood filler. Doesnt shrink.
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.
Glad you like it!
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
Absolute BEST video on installing trim. Well done sir! Subscribed.
Great video! This helps my prep work and planning with time constraints so much easier! Looking forward to seeing other videos now
First and only video needed on installing baseboard really nailed it.
Thank you. Incredibly well made video with tons of valuable advice that we all appreciate.
My pleasure!
Thanks for making the video. This was very well narrated and will make my project much easier.
Great way to get the work done.. Loved it on my 1st time!
Awesome!
This was FANTASTIC and answered some questions I had after watching other videos on this topic
Glad it was helpful!
This is the 1st video ive watched on this topic. Lots of good info. I only wish you included info on using natural wood base boards like oak.
Great video. Helpful. No wasted time
Hey Excellent advice
Been doing finish work for some time. I use a knife and that same paint scraper use have and clean the corners up prior to measuring for trim. It’s been working great for me.
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!
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
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wow this has been the best video ive seen. thank you my good sir.
Brilliant video. No messing and informative.
Very helpful and give me the confidence to do it myself, thank you.
Go for it!
Very good instructions just in the right pace and very methodical thank you
Great job, the tape is a must if you want to have very clean line even professional painter will not be able to get that clean line without tape i recommend it for sure
Some great tips. I love the popsicle trick and it seems to me that that's probably easier in most cases than screwing and screws although that would work too
I am installing my water closet baseboards this weekend, thanks to your video!
Glad I could help!
Starting my new journey in April 👌🏿I’ll be back to watch this over and over again
Bro thanks for presentation of instilling of the base board ❤❤ Iam watching it all the way fro Papua New Guinea
Good video for the most part, I wouldn’t skip the nail putty or tape the baseboards but he did say diyers
Great information for anyone doing trim work .
Best baseboard install vid by FAR
Thanks!
You were wayyyyyy better so much easier explained than all the other videos I've been watching as a beginner
Thank you so much
You're very welcome!
Excellent tutorial, thank you!
You're very welcome!
This is the best baseboard video I have seen.
Very good vid instructions on baseboard install.Getting ready to do my landlords apartment.Hope he'll give me a break on my rent as well.Thanks for great vid.
What a super helpful video! Thank you for taking the time to teach us ‘how to fish’!
You’re welcome!
Loved this video brother.
Very helpful. Thanks!!
God bless you and thank you for keeping it real
This was a great video explaining. I will be attempting soon 🔜 thanks 😊
Thank u so much sir very informative and helpful. The best video I seen on YT.
Thanks for the kind words.
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
Awesome video!
thats a very informative video, thank you and you explained it very well, even if the video is 2 yrs old, thank you
min7 special thanks for the tip! really helped me, i broke my head thinking how to fix that gap :)
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
Spectacular instruction.
Wow. Loved this and learned a lot.
Thank you for the very informative video
This video just got me to subscribe to your channel, great job
Excellent post Dan, thank you for sharing.
The video is very well made for sure. And the info provided is on the spot.
However, I don't own a mitter saw, just a regular circular one and I keep on failing at cutting at a straight line (mostly when I set it on 45°).
Any advice on how to correct that would be much appreciated! 🙏
This was extremely helpful. Thank you so much!
You’re welcome!
Great info and nicely presented.
Thanks!
Amazing video sir!
thank you. great video!
Instant subscribe. this was excellent
Great information. Thank you!
You da man homie
Excellent video, thanks
Glad you liked it!
I learned some tip today thanks brother
Happy to help
Great info, thank you so much
Glad it was helpful!
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.
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.
This is a brilliant video. Why do I say this? Well, I'm an engineer, I don't do trim willingly. But I need to do it, so here I am. I would be going back and forth to the miter saw cutting each piece.
1) cutting them all ahead of time after measuring will save sooooooooooooo much work. HS, name your beer and I'll ship a case to you.
2) Painting it ahead of time I knew, but I've only done that with quarter round.
3) At 5:06 I'm slapping my forehead. I need to get out of my cube.
4) 7:00 : brilliant. If you have AR issues you'll cope, and you'll never finish the project.
5) 9:36 - why did you tape the baseboard? Cube engineers wish to know.
6) 9:53 - why would you not get out one piece to cut to length? we all know how to do a 45, but it's so trashy (I'm looking at my crown molding from the builder.... )
7) 10:50 - see those rubber gloves? Embrace them.
8) 11:35 - caulking. This is a brilliant comment.
9) 12:00 - HS did not put enough emphasis on this. HIGH QUALITY PAINT BRUSHES. Just eat the investment. Lock them up from family members :)
Nice tricks!
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.
Yes you can, but you'll likely need to fill the nail holes, and it probably won't look very good.
Pretty sure I’m installing new baseboards in my house because of this video.
White wood filler is available to fill nail holes if you don't plan to paint the boards.
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.
I am watching 👀 from Rsa thank you dude
Well done.
Great Video!
Glad you enjoyed it
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...
I did a terrible job on my condo but it would've been 10x worse without this video so thank you 😂
Thank you for this! Question how can I cut 45 angles without a miter saw? Was thinking of using a circular saw and tilting the shoe.
Use a hand saw and a miter box. A circular saw will be very difficult to get a good cut with.
@@StayHandy Thank you! I think I'm just going to invest into a miter saw ($249) as I have to do the whole house. I like your suggestion of MDF baseboard. Wish me luck! 😁
Excellent tutorial video!!
Kind regards
Thank you Jason. I think I may have spent a little too much time on this one, though. haha.
@@StayHandy It was thorough for sure!
I needed it though. 😂
The way I smashed that subscribe button ❤
Thanks!
You are best bro!!!
Thanks for leaving a comment!
The reason for coping is to keep the gap tight when the trim shrinks/expands. One of the inside corner boards is a straight cut to the wall. The other is coped and cut slightly long, so when you lay it down to nail it, it is slightly bowed out, when pushed into the wall to nail, it pushes the coped board into the other board, that pressure keeps the gap closed whatever the temp/humidity over time. Old timer craftsmanship.
Awesome video Dan! Would love love to see more DIY videos from you!
Thanks! More to come.
Excellent, as always!
Thanks! This video took a lot of time so it’s good to know it’s appreciated.
I like to paint the caulking white, then tape, then paint walls .I find the caulking turns yellow over time .
Thank you!! I’m a planning to paint my wall and also replace the baseboards. In your opinion what order should I go in?
Very useful, thank you! I wonder, could I use "no nail glue" to glue the baseboards onto concrete walls? Thanks in advance!
Awesome vid. Thanks.
Glad you liked it!
great video! thank you!
You're welcome!
Thank you!!!
I was interested to watch your video and see that everything you recommended I also do and have been doing for years!
I recommend having a piece of cardboard that can be cut or torn to use as shim material behind the baseboard. It can be folded to double or triple thickness or more as needed and is freely available and easy to use. But your take on nail or Brad holes is unprofessional and not right for a quality outcome. Shrink free spackling compound...I like the light weight one. With a good spackling blade and proper application you don't even have to sand so the time can be saved there. Or a quick once over with a sanding sponge and you are ready for paint! And you have a quality end result!