How to Install Baseboard Trim - Cope and Scribe - Old House Bedroom Remodel Problems

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In this video, I show you how I install the baseboard trim in my bedroom remodel. My house is older so the floors aren't 100% level so I end up with a gap between the baseboard and flooring. I also talk about how I don't like ripping stuff at a 45° angle on my table saw so I show you how to use a circular saw for this type of project.
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@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

Buy a coping saw here - amzn.to/3j4vLKV (Amazon affiliate link) Subscribe to my channel: bit.ly/SubscribeToTheFixer Thanks for watching! 😃

@SeeEdRun Год назад

I think you picked the best possible way to make some awkward stuff look not awkward. Great content as usual!

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

Great to hear! Thank you!

@bakednoodle2732 Год назад

Don't ever use a table saw free hand, but if you do, wear safety glasses🤣 I hope Mrs. Fixer and the twins are doing well.

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

😂 We are all doing great! Thank you and thank you for checking out the video!

@bakednoodle2732 Год назад

@@TheFixerHomeRepair Great to hear.

@hawthornhobbit Год назад

I love how each wall is different. Like the three bears. Bow down. Bow up. And perfect. I love your honesty. Thank you for sharing yourself.

@RCLapCar Год назад

Another option for the floor being unlevel creating the gaps is to install the baseboard as is leaving whatever gaps are there. Then to add a shoe molding at the bottom. The shoe molding is much smaller than the baseboard so it flexes easier to cover the gaps. This is especially useful when the baseboard is taller (like the 6" stuff) or the floor is very wavy. I just use short brads so the shoe molding is only nailed to the baseboard and not beyond that. The cheap traditional way was to use quarter round but they now have shoe molding that matches the style of the baseboards themselves and better fit with the look.

@leilanijanski8664 Год назад

Thanks for the tutoring on the coping. Made it so much easier for myself to understand. Great job!!

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

Great to hear! Happy to help. Thanks for watching!

@chelseasummers2365 Год назад

You did an awesome job. You always do an awesome job. It’s so refreshing to see a man who knows how to do things around the house.

@jimaronson2323 Год назад

I think the "hack" you did in the closet was very good. I was curious as to how you were going to address that. I wanted to know because you run into those situations often. As usual, very good video and great content. Always enjoy hearing Fixer Jr. in the background.

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

Thanks, Jim! Yeah you will probably be hearing a lot of little voices in the background TBH. I know a lot of people cut that stuff out (and I will when I can) but in the real world you will always have kids, spouses, dogs, cats around. I really appreciate you checking out the video!

@DebShemwell-pt7mh 9 месяцев назад

I’m getting ready to tackle same with an old house. It’s a first for me which is intimidating but also is using a brad/nail gun. Using my ESP with dad’s help, my girl power, and maybe some tears of frustration I will conquer the two rooms of door, window, and baseboard trim. Prior “so-called” handyman totally messed up to the point we didn’t want him back especially since his upstairs plumbing job led to the ceiling kitchen below collapsed from leaks he said were not there. Love your videos which help immensely.

@Mr.PoopyDoobertPants Год назад

As usual, the end result looks fantastic! Also, show of hands if you’ve ever had people down on their hands and knees inspecting minuscule flaws in your baseboards…? 🤔 😂

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

😂

@nepa_cat_wrangler Год назад

Sounds like Fixer Jr. was also hard at work! Another great video. Thanks.

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

He sure was! Always is. haha. Thanks for watching!

@lynnew5619 Год назад

Good solution for that closet trim. And you gain a little shelf. I actually prefer the 45 degree method, but coping works fine too. 👏👏

@terryhanna777 Год назад

I love that you include your thought process and possible alternatives! "I could do this, or I could do that, but I'm going to do this other thing." That gives us more ideas of possible solutions in different situations! THANK YOU!!!

@pigfarmer7738 Год назад

Like it. I’m up to bat next at my home. 1970 and not exactly level or plumb. Thumbs up!

@AmyGilesWarren Год назад

Very clever closet remedy.

@jarjar0653 Год назад

Oh my what a difference in that room! Awesome work! ❤

@lemagreengreen Год назад

You make great videos that are firmly in the real world, you see so many perfect examples on RU-vid if you know what I mean but yours are the reality for most of us.

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

That means a lot. That is exactly what I am trying to do with these videos. 😃 Thanks so much for the comment! And for watching of course!

@wnturck Год назад

Great job! Elegant solution in the closet.

@johnrazor8720 Год назад

How to handle baseboard in an old house - great stuff. Guess those ideas would work on a bad basement concrete floor job as well.

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

Yes they would! This is actually a pretty good title for this video... maybe I should change it. 🤔 Anyway, thanks for watching, John!

@haydenolson2398 4 месяца назад

Why would you baseboard trim a concrete floor basement?

@haydenolson2398 4 месяца назад

Baseboard on any unfinished floor (awaiting carpet usually) is unsettling for me. Leave 1/2 on corners and push down in the middle if it’s floating too much on your spacer blocks. But not too much.

@jamiepan7650 Год назад

You did a really great job!

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

Thanks, Jamie!

@dshey6802 Год назад

Mr. Babble, you make it so much fun to watch DIY projects. You actually communicate beautifully, from what I see of your finished product.

@js8039 Год назад

For fiddliy things like those small copes etc. I have began to use hot glue. Put your adhesive on and then a couple of strategic dollops of hot glue, smash it home.

@candicespencer2021 Год назад

Now that the room is done bring on the twin baby beds!

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

Yup! Got one assembled already!

@johnbecker8768 Год назад

Looks good Fixer :)

@IDK.312 Год назад

I don’t even own a house but I love all your videos… and at this point it seems easier renting a house forever that way if something breaks someone else deals with it 😅

@PatMcFadyenGrowingGradeByGrade Год назад

A+ work! Could you add a shelf or two to the awkward bulkhead at the back of the closet?

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

Yes I can... In fact I already did. Stay tuned! And thank you for watching, Pat!

@PatMcFadyenGrowingGradeByGrade Год назад

@@TheFixerHomeRepair Wow! Can't wait!

@t3ck3r Год назад

The first video I watched was about you building the center wall in that closet, and they have been great and very enjoyable. Thank you.

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

Thanks so much for following along!

@francesbundy6472 Год назад

You’re a great teacher! Thanks!

@michaelplays2449 Год назад

Nice Job !! Great Video !!!

@lindaroyal8161 Год назад

Nicely Done! I like how you solved the closet issue, it looks good. I also really like the paint color, good neutral color for a nursery. And.....putting your sticker to be discovered in later years, nice!

@Redrally Год назад

Mini Fixer was getting excited as you fixed up the closet 🥰

@bonniehollingsworth1996 Год назад

Great help.

@jsaysyay Год назад

honestly i really like the solution for the closet, because i would absolutely be worried i'd drop something of value into it at some point. also i'm somehow always surprised by just how unlevel your floors are, i've never even given a thought to that happening in an older house

@twowheelvalle Год назад

Now, I have seen all of your videos. I can't wait till new videos are coming. You are such a cool person. Keep up this good work. Greetings from Germany 🙋🏻‍♂️🇩🇪

@georgetarabini6552 Год назад

That closet looks fine, good job

@jennysmith-dack1963 Год назад

Perfection at its best👌

@marcusmuzzio5765 7 месяцев назад

Too hard on yourself. Just found your channel. Great work. You made me want to go from half as s my fixings to doing it right. Thank you for the know how!

@jimwhite5964 Год назад

Thanks, Fixer for another great video…IMO the trim piece at the bottom of the closet was a brilliant idea! Really enjoy your channel!

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

Thanks, Jim!

@ldqa2737 Год назад

You solved the closet angle nicely!! I was wondering about that.

@WebOfTwilight Год назад

I thought this video was quite informative. Thanks! It’s good to see that the good, the bad, and the ugly happens to everyone but my Dad and I. We live in a double wide with questionable building so we’re always running into oddball issues.

@waynepennington2769 10 месяцев назад

So far I like you your down to earth even more so then norm Abram. An that says a lot. Keep it up good work.

@JPCMETALHOG Год назад

Excellent job on the closet.

@karencox3235 Год назад

I love watching your videos. Thank you for your "babbling" and honesty. I thought your fixes were each the best approach and the closet fix looked great to me. I hope that first wall baseboard that pinched the flooring a little bit doesn't come back to bite you later, but I probably would have done the same thing. My best to you, your wife, son and twins!

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

😀Thanks, Karen!

@jennifermartinus4929 Год назад

Great work, Mr. Fixer. 🤩

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

Thanks, Jennifer!

@sylkiastewart6098 Год назад

Even new homes have issues with uneven floors and settling. Eventually, your floors will gap or bounce due to expansion and contraction with your baseboards being so tight. Most people don't like using quarter-round or shoe mold but that is what they are made for. Caulk might work for a while. Hopefully, you won't have any problems in the near future. Floors and trim look good!

@genahowe4206 7 месяцев назад

I've been watching and subscribed for awhile. I never had any idea you could remedy so many of these issues. We moved into a 1920 cottage 3 years ago and any previous little updates weren't done well at all. They just created more things to fix. So glad I found your channel!

@debe8890 Год назад

Great option for the closet. I love how you keep it real and show us what to do when things aren’t perfect, or have to be.

@m.pav.8397 Год назад

I wish I was as handy as you. Looks great

@fintan3563 9 месяцев назад

There is more room in the closet than I thought there would be. Great solution to that dead space too!

@lyall01 Год назад

I can't wait yill you get your next house as your videos are very good.

@donnagelvin1594 Год назад

I can't believe my luck in finding your channel as i started my major do-it-myself renovations, starting with our only functioning bathroom! Your videos have saved me so much bc you problem solve exactly the issues I come across in our old, failing home that is trying to hold together for a family of 5 + big dog + 13 rescue kittens + 2 fish! 😂 It's like having an expert friend in the trenches with me. 🙌 Can't thank you enough for sharing your skills, real-life alternatives & clear details! So easy to watch over & over!

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

Love this. Wish I could heart this comment 1000 times. So happy to help!

@bobjensen8040 Год назад

Great tips! I do as you offer, push the baseboard to the floor. Normally the pressure I apply is not going to keep the floor from expanding or shifting. But if there is concern about the floor not being able to move, use a piece of strong paper or plastic or thin metal, not too thick, between baseboard and floor while nailing and remove the paper/plastic after. Small gap, no hold, looks right. However, if you use the paper method, do it all along the whole length of the baseboard piece for even fit.

@jodifinnegan4453 Год назад

The closet fix is brilliant! The room looks amazing! 👍🏼

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

Thanks, Jodi!

@coralambert4571 Год назад

This is a great video! Only comment I have is I had the same type of slope in a closet and my kids decided it was a great slide and ruined the drywall. Not sure yours has the same space.

@stephanelachance9131 Год назад

Hello The Fixer. Thanks for all the tips and tricks. We like watching your videos. I'm a DIY too but still catching some new tricks watching RU-vid. Congrats with the family expansion !! cheers

@tzavitz Год назад

great video as usual. I liked how you showed how to scribe. That was helpful!

@jwbr2 Год назад

Nice job in the closet!

@sweetypie3926 8 месяцев назад

Nice method creating a perfect 2x45 degree joints. Thank you for showing this!

@uuugyes 4 месяца назад

Great to see such practical, workable problem solving: makes confronting jobs like this so much easier. Thanks!

@TheFixerHomeRepair 4 месяца назад

😁👍

@jeffalan6339 9 месяцев назад

As a finish carpenter I have seen some winners. One couple had a dining room addition built. It was a disaster, walls not plumb, floor that sloped . The first finish carpenter was fired left 3/4 gap off the finish floor, sank his nails with nail set. Thee longest span had huge gaps between the base and wall. Told them take 6 weeks, for base and cove mold for crown. I simple stepped against the base fits tight all the way around. I was done in 5.5 days. Included customer window treatment, base door casing one door had to trim to fit with taper. What finish is all about finishing the project.

@kayriggleman5196 Год назад

Getting the bedroom done then moving will be nice. Your house should sell fast. You've made it a desirable property.

@tamora.monique Год назад

Since I'm already messing things up 😂 Where? You only do a great job 👍🏼

@flatfoot62 Год назад

Nothing hack about anything you did. Great work and I love your channel. Thanks

@brelanarchy8023 Год назад

So basically I need a $1500-$2000 of different types of saws and nail guns to install $60 of lumber.

@ramonpagan695 Год назад

Thanks for the tips. My house is also old and have the same problem with the trims.

@gregmize01 Год назад

IT'S NEVER A BAD IDEA, IF IT WORKS!

@vogelj2009 Год назад

Very well done and I learn’t a lot.

@iiiii4560 Год назад

You can also use quarter round to fill gaps, Over top of the trim.

@carolinaeric8500 Год назад

Done the 45s hoping it fits right and it almost never does it seems. I was afraid of trying coping because I didn’t really understand it but I might try it on my next baseboard project! BTW, I think the closet looks 100% better with that trim and the way you did that piece to fill in the gap! And don’t worry…I won’t tell anyone about the gaps you left in the closet either lol

@IndieLaVie 8 месяцев назад

If that’s a hack job I want it. You’re a great teacher.

@lpconserv6074 Год назад

Love your practical approach!! About the circular saw use... Use the tool that is best suited to your experience level. Looks like a great tip with the method to hold those little 1 1/2" long pieces at the ends of the wall heater... I am absolutely going to put that info to good use.

@thedangler1371 Год назад

Your videos are very helpful. Keep up the good work!

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@jitskid831 5 месяцев назад

Great video lots of great information good work👍🏼

@judymielcarek6011 Год назад

Awesome work. You make everything look so easy. I like what you did in the closet. 😊

@bsehra8969 Год назад

Coping ok for internal joins but external pointy joins are tricky with imperfect 90 degrees, have to measure the angle and half it with angled saw and it worked 😊

@hugoramirez4189 5 месяцев назад

Gracias por enseñar alguno de sus trucos en el trabajo, eso demuestra su gran experiencia.

@deannaoverstreet4146 Год назад

Looks great!

@stefaniap.7458 Год назад

Super smart tips!

@Janiceaka-jlo0620 Год назад

Looks great 😊thanks for sharing

@CH405. Год назад

I love the videos. Just want to point out the irony of you saying “I don’t trust myself enough not to cut myself” when talking about doing the 45 after you free handed the other piece😂😂 keep up the good work!

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

😂 Thanks for watching!

@clovisfuture42 6 месяцев назад

Great job 👏🏼 🎉

@dennisrobbins458 Месяц назад

Nice job, good tips.

@mkemp5983 Год назад

great solution

@ChrisLhamon Год назад

I'd like to see updates on how the floor's doing. I tried leveling the floor, and it didn't go as well as planned, but after sanding, I got it to where it should be good. Seeing your videos about it makes me feel better that it's not something that has to be perfect or it fails.

@Whistlewalk Год назад

Thank you!

@gerardl2395 11 месяцев назад

Great video

@henrysboy2 Год назад

Great video. Thx.

@d.j.robinson9424 Год назад

Great job, I would have done it the same way.👍👍💚

@johnmihalec1467 Год назад

Good job

@DoresoomReviews 10 месяцев назад

I appreciate that you gave your viewers a warning about not using a table saw freehand, but a better explanation of the consequences might help deter a novice from attempting it! At 15:11 you came within less than a hair's width from a kickback event. If the workpiece had come in contact with the back of the blade it would have shot that board backwards toward you like a rocket.

@esthermcgough3995 Год назад

You did great.

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@markishabunn4492 Год назад

I want to redo my bedroom but my walls are not flat in some spots. What would I use to fix that before I rip up my carpet?

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

Hi, Markisha! What do you mean by "not flat"? Can you scrape them down? Do they jet in towards the floor where you can add joint compound to bump them out? Hard to say without seeing them.

@markishabunn4492 Год назад

@@TheFixerHomeRepair some spots in my wall bow out. I know it's old (built in the early 1950s) but I wanted to try to do small repairs/renovations myself.

@TheFixerHomeRepair Год назад

Gotcha! Well, assuming you do not want to tear the wall apart from scratch, you can try to float and feather out the wall in the spots with drywall mud. OR.. you can get some thicker baseboard and "split the difference" by cutting into the spots that bow out and cut that part out so the baseboard sinks into the wall. I have done this before, it feels wrong when you are hacking up the wall but if you use the baseboard to make a nice line at the top and you cut it out carefully, it looks great when you put the base in. I really hope this helps and I will for sure keep this in mind for a video if I ever come across this situation! Thanks for watching!

@wendydix5534 Год назад

Certainly looks will finish to me. I’d be happy if it was mine.❤

@mistercash8555 Год назад

That closet hack at the end of the video should be used for the thumbnail.

@psywiped Год назад

Add some construction paper shims under the baseboards while pushing down and that will get you the clearance for the floor to be able to move. Caulk and paint make me the finish carpenter I ain't.

@alastairdallas Год назад

Great solution at the closet bulkhead, but you mentioned that you made it flush with the top of the baseboard--I would have left a 3/32" reveal (make the horizontal trim a little proud of the top of the baseboard). Maybe you did that--I couldn't really see on the video. Just like a built-up molding like a mantel or a complicated crown, you never align pieces flush.