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

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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[SeeEdRun]

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

[hawthornhobbit]

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.

[leilanijanski]

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

[lemagreengreen]

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

[wnturck]

Great job! Elegant solution in the closet.

[terryhanna]

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!!!

[jimaronson]

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.

[jarjar]

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

[nepa_cat_wrangler]

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

[johnrazor]

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

[lynnew]

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

[pigfarmer]

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

[RCLapCar]

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.

[dshey]

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

[cadayx]

I subscribe to many DIY channels and this is one of the BEST! Great work!

[tckr]

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.

[bakednoodle]

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.

[twowheelvalle]

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 🙋🏻‍♂️🇩🇪

[donnagelvin]

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!

[lindaroyal]

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.
your sticker to be discovered in later years, nice!