How To Paint Baseboards- The Easiest Way to Professional Results!!! 

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First tool for baseboard work is knee pads, 2nd tool is headband flashlight. Love these videos.

Been painting for 40+ yrs, Navy guy and 2 rebuilt houses. Never heard of this stuff, can't want to try it! Thanks much

Literally.. saw the bob ross intro .. and I subscribed.. clearly with this humor and info mix and I knew this was the place for me.. lol

You're Canadian! Awesome. First home improvement RU-vidr I've watched that isn't from the US

Great stuff! I recommend cleaning the area, trim and floor BEFORE taping off. And remember to pull the tape before the paint dries, otherwise the tape gets glued to the surface!

Bob Ross thing was so funny

One extra tip is to use some paintable caulk on corner gaps and the top of the baseboard if its not been done, the finish looks more professional this way. (As a painter I still see lots of houses where this has never been done) Also my advice is that trim/base is the place to splurge on the most expensive paints - it covers better, has a nicer finish, and reduces the need for more coats while giving the best washability/durability. Unless you are a little more skilled, avoid waterborne alkyd paints.

One added tip for removing the painter's tape to help prevent peeling the paint. Take a utility knife with a sharp blade and run it along the edge of the painted piece and the tape. Doesn't take much pressure, just the weight of the knife will work the majority of the time. It will help give a nice crisp edge and prevent the tape from pulling the paint off the piece you just painted. Also helps to keep the tape from tearing in the event you got too much paint on the tape.

LOL! 😆 the beginning I thought I had the wrong video! Good one. I moved into a condo and the whole place needs to be painted. I have the baseboard, crown molding and cabinets and door frames left to paint. I’m too lazy to tape it off so I am taking my time and just doing one wall a day unless I want to do more...I dont want to overwhelm myself. LOL! 😆

Thanks for the tips! Freshly repaired and painted baseboards make ALL the difference!

Yes! Floetrol has changed my life. Started adding it for big trim areas - you want the paint still workable once you paint a big area and get back around to the “beginning”.

Great tips on the Floetrol. And man, if anyone is spending $2 on a paint brush at the $1 store, they’re getting ripped off DOUBLE!

Love the Bob Ross.....happy little base boards....singing little frog tapes

That was Purdy...I mean...woo-hoo Wooster that paint looks good.

Just bought a house and the trim is in need of some love. I could not be more excited to get in there and make them look fresh. Great videos! They really get me excited about home improvement.

I use Floetrol as an additive for cabinet paint as well. Like you said, smooths out really well. Thanks for the video.

THANK YOU! I painted my first two baseboards and they looked terrible (brush marks). The Floetrol tip saved me, and the results were great!

Discovered your videos today and I’m impressed! I’ve been doing my own home projects since the 1990s - so please consider it a compliment Sir.

Awesome video! Our home has the old style stained/varnished wood. But it was built in 1983 so it’s not the richer stuff from earlier days! I’m 60 now, but back when I was 20 I worked with a professional painter. He could lay out paint without tape. Really incredible work. He called it fluid line painting. He also told us that we were to load the brush and not swipe the edge of the can! Well my hands aren’t as steady anymore, so I’ll go with the tape. Also thanks for the reminder about TSP.

Finally! A RU-vid video where you don't feel being yelled at! Oh! I just picked up here Canadian. That explains it.

Use a 12” taping knife to keep from painting the floor or wall as you go. 1/10 the time of tape, same result so long as you’re not overloading your brush. Keep a wet rag in case of mistakes and to wipe the edge of the knife every so often.

People like you are the reason I still have trust in the world to be really honest 💯❤

Floetrol is amazing. I did one small part without and then added it. Game changer ❤

I've never fiddled with paint additives. Thanks for the suggestion!

Great tips. Glad to see i already did most of them. I will add that if you have to come behind a sloppy contractor job like most new houses hear in Texas, after the first sanding prime with oil based kiltz. Then lightly sand again. Then top coat just as you said.

I love frog tape too. Saves so much time. Cheers I had wondered what floetrol was after seeing it recently. My tip for brush cleaning...wash with washing powder, also great for removing paint off the brush handle softens the bristles back to new. I hang mine off a hook to dry so the bristles stay straight.

Thanks for your help, will be following both recommended videos 😊

Great video! Thanks for sharing. I'm starting a huge project and I'm taping everything so I don't have to be too tedious. Thanks for sharing!

Wow, the timing couldn't have been more perfect. I have new tile and baseboards going in and I was wondering how I was going to paint the baseboards. The trick on how to remove FrogTape is one of the little gems that I look for when watching videos like this. Great little video.

1:35 - thank you. Came for the Bob Ross impression, subbed for the tips.

Beautiful paint job. Thanks for sharing!

This was a great way to get the day started with a chuckle. Will for sure look for the additive next time we need to paint.

Thanks! I'm really impressed with the tips and tricks that make my DIY life easier!

floetrol for latex and penetrol for oil base paint. I used to work for a picky painting company and we had to use them.

Your videos are so helpful! Truly appreciate them!

I’m taking a break right now as I’m painting my bedroom. I’ve seen several videos on painting and the one thing I read over and over is to buy a good brush. I was guilty of purchasing cheap brushes in the past, but this time I got good ones. I can’t believe the difference! The paint went where I wanted it to go and not on the ceiling or baseboards. I’ll never buy cheap brushes again. After taking off the tape the wrong way, I now have to touch up in areas where the paint came off. Lesson learned! Thanks for the info. After getting the liquid stuff you mentioned, I’ll start my baseboards. 😊🙏🏼🌷

This video was filled with many very useful tips on painting. Thanks for posting it, I learned a lot!

Bob Ross impression lol

Great videos with amazing insight, tips and tricks! Love the humor!🙂

Flotrol for water base and Chemtrol for oil base. With patience, a steady hand, premium brushes and many years of practice I rarely use tape especially if there’s little contrast.

I've heard of adding flowtrol to improve flow in spray guns but never thought about using it for just brushing or rolling it! That one tip was worth the watch by itself, thanks man!

@The Funny Carpenter. Thanks for the tip about Floetrol. I'll have to give it a try for those times I really need and don't want brush marks. I've seen so many bad paint jobs where the painter (homeowner) had no concept of paint leveling. The brush marks and paint drips (didn't pull nails off the wall) are so bad that no amount of sanding will get them out. Had to skim coat over and at least the roller naps I use for painting leave a much better finish. Hope you and your family stay safe and well.

You have great sense of humor! Good job.

My house is 3400 sq ft and I’ve done almost all the baseboards now. Sherwin Williams Pro Classic trim paint is expensive but I would never paint trim with anything else. Dries sooo smooth.

On the floor I like to use a thin piece of cardboard that has a slick side, like from a cereal box. The material is plenty wide and can be stuffed under most baseboards.

Love your videos. I'm in the process of fixing up and selling my house. These have been so helpful! Your comedy is enjoyable too.

Aaww Bob Ross (Rip) great video- thanks for sharing. My home is 17 yrs old now and my base boards are looking ruff.

Thank you so much for your videos!!! I’m learning so much!

LOVE the Bob Ross intro! 👍🏻🥃

Awesome, I'm painting my daughter's bedroom baseboard this weekend.

Super helpful video! Thanks!

Excellent information. I used to work for a stucco and plaster company. We had to cover everything unless it was dirt on the ground. Many times due to bosses telling us to hurry up. We had to pull tape while the material was wet. The finish is the thickness of the aggregate. When we pulled tape. We would start at one end and get a couple of inches free. Grab the inside corner and fold it back forming and angle and pull the edge at an angle. There is only one point of release right at the bend. This way the finish wont pull off. I learned it this way and it works for me. This works on texture also.

I've always recommend Floetrol to the customers, if I don't have any with me. I've discovered that it works well for cut-ins, as it leaves next to no holidays after the first coat. Great video btw, and you have a new subscriber. Hope you're staying busy, and hope that you're enjoying your day. ~Joe ✌😎

That short Bob Ross skit was actually pretty relaxing, you have soothing potential. Would love to see another

I love your videos! They are funny, easy to follow and they motivate me! Thank you :)

I love how creative your video are

Floetrol works great! I use Penetrol for oil based paint. A little Penetrol is ok in varnish too - it can save you during hot or windy conditions when outdoors. Steve J.

Love the rooster brushes. Thanks for the floetrol tip. I will definitely use it next time. I find that the special door and trim paint with the polymer additive usually flows better than plain latex paint

The wooster silver tip brush is one of the best I have found for painting trim

Very helpful video, everything was explained so well!

I've never added floetrol to my paint I'm going to give it a try! Thanks for the tip brother 🤙

Your intro just made my entire day better 😂😂😂

Thanks for the tips

Thank you for advice, great video...

You chill af bro keep up! Good job! Subscribed!

Another tip. I've got burned by this many times. Depending on the tape used, run a utility knife blade where the tape meets the baseboard top if it's on the wall. Will prevent paint from peeling off. Also, the frog tape is water activated I believe even though the package doesn't specify (people argue with me about this all the time.) When the tape is first put on, get a wet rag and run along the tape, which will help the tape adhere to the surface. Also, prior to putting the tape on (I think this was in the video) ensure all surfaces are clean, I like to get rubbing alcohol on a rag, wipe down the wall and the baseboard (wall where you will be taping) let dry, then install the tape, then run a wet rag over the tape. Even if the water on the rag/tape does nothing, it makes you feel better.

Always enjoy these videos which have a few little tips to pick up. I will say that I like to use a much finer sanding with 220 grit will have better results in terms of aesthetics. I also use a foam roller especially if I brush first. And definitely, as you said, the quality brush is critical. Unfortunately, my builder did the worst job ever and i would need to do significant work which I don't really want to do.

Was looking for a Canadian channel and I think I found the best one!

How have I made it to 62, painted a LOT of rooms and never heard of Floetrol?! That seems like a game changer! Thanks for sharing this tip!

I like the 2 inch angled brush not gonna lie, but hey literally different strokes for different folks.😂 Like the Bob Ross intro too.

Kitchen colors are lovely

Your videos and delivery are great.

Great video for us amateur decorators 👍that Frogtape is the greatest invention ever for the 99% of us that can't paint straight lines 😬

I like the new look.🤩👍

I'm so relieved that you finally tied back that curtain!

Super helpful tips! Thank you for sharing.

Haha great tips. Painters on site always bullied me for not cutting in but this gave me some validation.

Floetrol and Frog tape... two really great products I've used for years. Both are worth every penny. Frog tape is better than any of the other trim tapes, including 3M's blue. For patching dings in wood I think the best product is MH Ready Patch. Hardens like wood, does not shrink or crack, and sands out really well. You'll find it mostly at smaller hardware and paint stores, and Amazon does carry it.

Nice job on the video; you almost had me thinking the intro was an old Bob Ross commercial. And your choices in prep, paint, brushes, and 2nd coating is right up my alley. I might consider one of your tee shirts... But at the risk of provoking a flurry of reply advice, I'll share a couple more tips I find useful: 1) Avoid MDF in traffic areas if you can afford it. I've had to perform way too many repairs as the material chips away with the slightest touch. The shoe molding should be wood to avoid vacuum or dust mop damage. 2) If you've got a room full of trim, I like to spread the paint with a 4" roller, then brush it out. It speeds things up and reduces dry spots. Floetrol is a great go-to in achieving that "brushless" final finish. Thanks again!

Wow that was 2 great videos. Thank you very much. I learned something new.

Learned alot, thank you man !!

Flotrol is an awesome additive I used it with Benjamin Moore Advance High Gloss gives a glass like look.

Ok I can do this. I am going to try this on a couple of kid room door frames and crown moulding gap. Thank you! Funny Carpenter!😃

We love you Bob!

Thank you great tips. You must have known I was getting my baseboards ready to paint.👍

My boyfriend and I quote the intro to this video to each other nearly everyday :D

Thanks a ton! So helpful and great details

Appreciate the link for your Canadian audience. Subscribed and liked.

Part 2 should include baseboards in carpeted rooms + taping when floorboards are perpendicular to the baseboard with gaps between the boards (like your floor).

I always use expensive paint brushes. I use Purdy Paint Brushes myself but Woosters are goo too.

You're a funny guy!!! love ur laugh! Enjoyed all the tips, now I have more confidence to tackle my baseboards🤪🙃lol!!

He’s such a cheese ball and I love it! Love the advice!!

Wonderful, so appreciate your information.

This has probably been said before, but if you put masking tape down roughly before installing the skirting / base boards, it's super quick and cuts back nicely after painting. With the tape running under the skirting it saves a lot of time.

Funny!! Just came across you.....well impressed

This is your funniest video yet. Bravo!

Love those Silver Tips, well worth their weight in Gold. Purdy's are nice too. My old boss was so anal about baseboards and me teaching the teachers who would come paint during the summer with all the waves and repainting that I hated to do again; going over their work over and over and over. Especially Inside Work, imagine having to sand walls because they have roller marks because they did the work for the roller and pushed the paint out the sides. Painting is a Art interior and exterior. It is very rare that I use tape and using a leveling agent is the way to go even if you have been painting for years. It looks so much cleaner.

I usually add thinner, whatever base the paint is will dictate what i use. This is especially important with any quick drying paint, or BIN primer which dries in fifteen minutes. If it's even a tiny bit warm, the paint starts to thicken as you paint and looks bad. Also, I always decant paint. Straight from the tin is a no-no.

Good clear video! Thanks