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

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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
@DY-zi7sv Месяц назад
I watched this several times and thanks to you, I have successfully installed several 1000 feet of baseboard trim. Thank you
@kennethamend8557
@kennethamend8557 Год назад
I have to be honest. I've watched countless videos on installing baseboards. This information was absolutely excellent, seamless.
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
So happy to hear it!
@bryanweatherston5367
@bryanweatherston5367 6 месяцев назад
😊and
@robertoa.hernandez9777
@robertoa.hernandez9777 8 месяцев назад
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
@chriskent3599 4 месяца назад
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!
@smandez2023
@smandez2023 11 месяцев назад
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
@StayHandy 11 месяцев назад
Glad it was helpful!
@sarahburroughs9263
@sarahburroughs9263 2 часа назад
Brilliant video. No messing and informative.
@noahb26
@noahb26 6 месяцев назад
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
@dymntedprfction2418 4 месяца назад
💯👍 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”.
@stephen83546
@stephen83546 11 месяцев назад
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
@edwardrajala8031 5 месяцев назад
Absolute BEST video on installing trim. Well done sir! Subscribed.
@2014xtep
@2014xtep Год назад
Thank you. Incredibly well made video with tons of valuable advice that we all appreciate.
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
My pleasure!
@thedietzfamily
@thedietzfamily 10 месяцев назад
Been trying to find the best video to teach myself. I have chosen this video to move forward! Great instructions!
@stephen83546
@stephen83546 10 месяцев назад
So cool how in under 15 minutes completely refresh of my memory on the easiest way to do Trim in a house :-) thanks dude
@regalwalnut
@regalwalnut Год назад
This is the BEST video I've seen for installing baseboards. Thank you!!! (novice DIYer)
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Awesome! Glad it was helpful!
@lickarcade
@lickarcade 8 месяцев назад
Thanks for making the video. This was very well narrated and will make my project much easier.
@stephend100
@stephend100 Год назад
The best baseboards installation ever on RU-vid.
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Thanks! So glad it was helpful.
@wyattsdad8561
@wyattsdad8561 Год назад
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
@StayHandy 11 месяцев назад
Glad you like it!
@michaels3003
@michaels3003 Год назад
This was FANTASTIC and answered some questions I had after watching other videos on this topic
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Glad it was helpful!
@caublet
@caublet Год назад
Great way to get the work done.. Loved it on my 1st time!
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Awesome!
@annaconsuelo
@annaconsuelo Год назад
I am installing my water closet baseboards this weekend, thanks to your video!
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Glad I could help!
@eytanmagen3615
@eytanmagen3615 Месяц назад
Very good instructions just in the right pace and very methodical thank you
@boamot66
@boamot66 2 месяца назад
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
@BlackJackzOO 2 месяца назад
Let us know how it goes!
@StayHandy
@StayHandy 2 месяца назад
So glad it was helpful.
@elgordo3006
@elgordo3006 Год назад
Very helpful and give me the confidence to do it myself, thank you.
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Go for it!
@user-xi4ey2sx2n
@user-xi4ey2sx2n 6 месяцев назад
Great information for anyone doing trim work .
@user-mn6zo5yn5z
@user-mn6zo5yn5z Месяц назад
Excellent post Dan, thank you for sharing.
@F479999999999
@F479999999999 10 месяцев назад
God bless you and thank you for keeping it real
@battlearenatoshinden
@battlearenatoshinden 8 месяцев назад
Spectacular instruction.
@dpodsful
@dpodsful Год назад
Excellent, as always!
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Thanks! This video took a lot of time so it’s good to know it’s appreciated.
@marymarseglia4536
@marymarseglia4536 Год назад
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
@StayHandy Год назад
You're very welcome!
@legalizemutualcombat9678
@legalizemutualcombat9678 8 дней назад
Amazing video sir!
@Tiseytooreal
@Tiseytooreal 4 месяца назад
Awesome video!
@martahreed5069
@martahreed5069 Год назад
This was extremely helpful. Thank you so much!
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
You’re welcome!
@santanavizion
@santanavizion 7 месяцев назад
Best baseboard install vid by FAR
@StayHandy
@StayHandy 6 месяцев назад
Thanks!
@patrickbatson9656
@patrickbatson9656 10 дней назад
Well done.
@ChelsyCross
@ChelsyCross Год назад
Great video!
@nswany
@nswany 5 месяцев назад
Thank you for the very informative video
@freedatatree
@freedatatree Год назад
What a super helpful video! Thank you for taking the time to teach us ‘how to fish’!
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
You’re welcome!
@angelriera411
@angelriera411 9 месяцев назад
Instant subscribe. this was excellent
@EvgheniiDoroschevici
@EvgheniiDoroschevici 9 месяцев назад
min7 special thanks for the tip! really helped me, i broke my head thinking how to fix that gap :)
@karenmorton2112
@karenmorton2112 16 часов назад
Thank you 😊
@wishingwell1000
@wishingwell1000 2 месяца назад
Nice. Thank you 👍
@rubenmar9596
@rubenmar9596 5 месяцев назад
Good video for the most part, I wouldn’t skip the nail putty or tape the baseboards but he did say diyers
@quiquealamo8320
@quiquealamo8320 Год назад
Excellent video, great tips 👍🙏
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
@chrisr.986
@chrisr.986 11 месяцев назад
Thank u so much sir very informative and helpful. The best video I seen on YT.
@StayHandy
@StayHandy 11 месяцев назад
Thanks for the kind words.
@DriveForShow
@DriveForShow 11 месяцев назад
Great info and nicely presented.
@StayHandy
@StayHandy 11 месяцев назад
Thanks!
@stonehands66
@stonehands66 10 месяцев назад
This video just got me to subscribe to your channel, great job
@marihinojosa6364
@marihinojosa6364 6 месяцев назад
Great info, thank you so much
@StayHandy
@StayHandy 6 месяцев назад
Glad it was helpful!
@alexvirola864
@alexvirola864 4 месяца назад
You da man homie
@WillyD27
@WillyD27 Год назад
Excellent video, thanks
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Glad you liked it!
@thedude33333
@thedude33333 Год назад
Awesome vid. Thanks.
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Glad you liked it!
@m.chellefitness3486
@m.chellefitness3486 11 месяцев назад
great video! thank you!
@StayHandy
@StayHandy 11 месяцев назад
You're welcome!
@citruspressurewash
@citruspressurewash 4 месяца назад
Nice tricks!
@thebang9669
@thebang9669 Год назад
Great Video!
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Glad you enjoyed it
@sushi13141
@sushi13141 Год назад
You are amazing! Thanks 😊
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Thank you
@davidharrell9902
@davidharrell9902 9 месяцев назад
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
@DaRealJA
@DaRealJA 4 месяца назад
Starting my new journey in April 👌🏿I’ll be back to watch this over and over again
@ratheepanelayatambi7139
@ratheepanelayatambi7139 Год назад
I learned some tip today thanks brother
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Happy to help
@IMP3TIGO
@IMP3TIGO Год назад
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
@StayHandy Год назад
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
@HodsonBayCelticFC
@HodsonBayCelticFC Год назад
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 3:56 3:56 🎉🎉😊
@christopherllamas5706
@christopherllamas5706 Год назад
Awesome video Dan! Would love love to see more DIY videos from you!
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Thanks! More to come.
@tombray3169
@tombray3169 5 месяцев назад
I like to paint the caulking white, then tape, then paint walls .I find the caulking turns yellow over time .
@JohnSmith-gu3ub
@JohnSmith-gu3ub 9 месяцев назад
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.
@Therottieprince
@Therottieprince Год назад
You are best bro!!!
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Thanks for leaving a comment!
@lindykoenig7288
@lindykoenig7288 Год назад
Soooo helpful🎉
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Thanks!
@Byblos310
@Byblos310 Месяц назад
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
@glennirwin4710
@glennirwin4710 10 месяцев назад
This is the best baseboard video I have seen.
@privatename3621
@privatename3621 Год назад
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
@StayHandy Год назад
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.
@Honks34
@Honks34 5 месяцев назад
Tried the 44.5° on the inside joints and it looked absolutely horrid
@inmerhernandez4584
@inmerhernandez4584 Год назад
Good stuff.
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Glad you enjoyed it
@ADAMX777
@ADAMX777 Год назад
Excellent tutorial video!! Kind regards
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Thank you Jason. I think I may have spent a little too much time on this one, though. haha.
@ADAMX777
@ADAMX777 Год назад
@@StayHandy It was thorough for sure! I needed it though. 😂
@albertbenz93
@albertbenz93 11 месяцев назад
Very useful, thank you! I wonder, could I use "no nail glue" to glue the baseboards onto concrete walls? Thanks in advance!
@francisenglish3407
@francisenglish3407 10 месяцев назад
Good!!
@BUFOINTL
@BUFOINTL Год назад
The way I smashed that subscribe button ❤
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Thanks!
@foreversolvent5334
@foreversolvent5334 Год назад
i added against the floor just to keep out any pests. yes its messy. hard to clean up but it works ! xD
@jdmb03
@jdmb03 9 месяцев назад
White wood filler is available to fill nail holes if you don't plan to paint the boards.
@audiophileman7047
@audiophileman7047 Год назад
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
@StayHandy Год назад
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
@audiophileman7047 Год назад
@@StayHandy Thank you for your reply, and I have a nail set.
@jhokket3470
@jhokket3470 3 месяца назад
Pretty sure I’m installing new baseboards in my house because of this video.
@jimk8353
@jimk8353 Месяц назад
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...
@HPTube
@HPTube 4 месяца назад
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"?
@rhkabc
@rhkabc Год назад
thanks.
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
No problem
@liammacdonald4794
@liammacdonald4794 7 месяцев назад
I did a terrible job on my condo but it would've been 10x worse without this video so thank you 😂
@profesa-rsk
@profesa-rsk 3 месяца назад
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
@jenniferblanchfield3964
@jenniferblanchfield3964 11 месяцев назад
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.
@pomagranitejuic
@pomagranitejuic 4 месяца назад
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
@thanhphamguitarlessons
@thanhphamguitarlessons Год назад
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
@StayHandy Год назад
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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VwGjXfGEMSM.html
@lilychu8912
@lilychu8912 2 месяца назад
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
@StayHandy 2 месяца назад
Yes you can, but you'll likely need to fill the nail holes, and it probably won't look very good.
@hospitaladministrator3359
@hospitaladministrator3359 6 месяцев назад
Can you do this with anything other than a miter saw?
@lawrencejoy9346
@lawrencejoy9346 Год назад
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
@StayHandy Год назад
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.
@gateslattes4686
@gateslattes4686 Год назад
Great video. U have to tile another bathroom video. U have a great videos
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Ok thanks!
@johnnyjohnny6
@johnnyjohnny6 Год назад
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
@StayHandy Год назад
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
@robertmallory5830 Год назад
I would caulk them just like I would in the hallway
@ttodd910
@ttodd910 8 месяцев назад
You sure make it look ez! Come do my house😁
@judylanger2434
@judylanger2434 17 дней назад
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!
@javiermontes4125
@javiermontes4125 Год назад
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.
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Use a hand saw and a miter box. A circular saw will be very difficult to get a good cut with.
@javiermontes4125
@javiermontes4125 Год назад
@@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! 😁
@ThWind81
@ThWind81 Год назад
I had an 18 gauge nailer already but I just bought a 16 gauge because everywhere I looked said at least 16, if not 15 for baseboards/trim. At least it was on sale for $99 for a decent one (Metabo). I'll use it just to be sure everything is extra secure. Thoughts?
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Totally unnecessary. 18g is more than enough.
@chrisgoosebrooks638
@chrisgoosebrooks638 Месяц назад
Along with everything he said I’ll add. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast
@Oneklickmedia
@Oneklickmedia Год назад
Just install my baseboard and total didn’t think of shaving off fo best fit. I have some space that have small gaps. Didn’t realize it til it’s all nailed in lol 😅
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
Next time you can. It’s just baseboard.
@kimbanyc
@kimbanyc 10 месяцев назад
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.
@bw538
@bw538 Год назад
Any recommendations on how to fit two pieces on a long wall? Two 45s at joint or? Thanks for this video!
@bw538
@bw538 Год назад
Ah, 9:58 in the video… jumped the gun there!
@StayHandy
@StayHandy Год назад
No worries, glad you figured it out! I also appreciate any comments or questions.
@Crawlster4
@Crawlster4 4 месяца назад
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?
@andreagriffin1136
@andreagriffin1136 4 месяца назад
Why don’t you caulk around the floor? What if it’s in a bathroom and you want to protect the trim from soaking up water?
@roberth.5016
@roberth.5016 10 месяцев назад
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!
@zerocool4580
@zerocool4580 4 месяца назад
I sprayed them and painted over 100 boards in a few hours
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