Installing baseboards in HALF the time

Here are ten baseboard installation tips and tricks that will save you time and help you get better results on your next baseboard project.

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00:19 - My #1 tip for faster baseboard installation
01:03 - Tip #2 - Create a detailed cut list
02:02 - Tip #3 - Taking accurate measurements
02:53 - Tip #4 - Measuring for outside corners
03:53 - Tip #5 - Label your baseboards
04:32 - Tip #6 - How to miter baseboard on uneven corners
05:31 - Tip #7 - Forget about coping!
06:08 - Tip #8 - Why to use MDF baseboard
06:43 - Tip #9 - Baseboard painting tip
07:03 - Tip #10 - Don't use a stud finder
08:13 - BONUS TIP
09:30 - How to make money installing baseboard

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Installing baseboards is one of those projects that I'd rather not do, but it's not something I can skip. So, in this video, I share ten tips to help you install baseboards faster and better.

It's important to note that this process isn't about rushing; it's about working efficiently and effectively to measure, paint, cut, and install your baseboards.

One of the most important tips I have here is to batch your processes, meaning measure all of your baseboards at once, cut all of them at once, and install them all at once. This saves you from having to go in and out of the house repeatedly.

Many of my other tips are about HOW to batch the process without messing up. You'll learn how to get perfect corners without making multiple cuts.

Be sure to watch my other videos about installing baseboards (linked to below), which contain more helpful info to help you to install your baseboards like a pro.

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[adriansteinberg]

Thank you for hints. I am a brand new diy handyman and doing some home projects . Your hints on Baseboard install is straightforward and simple . Thanks. Having to cope was scaring me. !!

[patricktcrowe]

Great video for a cabinet guy who is installing a house of base for the first time. Smart tips, thank you, well thought out. I love me some construction adhesive to help. I use PL-3

[B-macalypse]

Thanks man. Great video miles ahead of any other I've found I'm a jman carpenter and everything you said was on point. This video should have 100x the views hope you get there keep up the good vids!

[cferr]

I number each piece and put a sticky note on the wall with the same number or make a mini map with all the cut board pieces numbers on the corresponding wall.

[annkessel]

I don't usually add comments but have to say this video had some really great tips! Thanks so much!

[renest.peters]

would all this info also be the same for walls that are plaster walls???

[joedean]

Use white caulk and a damp rag when filling the nail holes. Covers them and blends with the bright white trim paint.
Do not skip this step . Painting the holes does not look good.
Plus, you said to paint prior to install to avoid a mess or risk of...so why would you want to risk it dabbing paint here and there?

[danbiss]

Show a video on cutting baseboard with un level floors and walls. Homes where I live are 100+ yo and I'm always fighting the corners.

[GentleStorm]

Interesting video. Probably won’t watch the “how to cut perfect inside corners” because I think we have different ideas about perfection. I treat all jobs - and customers - as high-end regardless of project cost or home quality. My INfluence and integrity are worth far more than affluence. I don’t think cutting corners will generate increased income over the long term as your name will be associated with “average” or “subpar” work. High-end earners rarely want average handy people fixing their homes.

[leetupper]

It depends on the house/customer. I once did a bamboo flooring and baseboard job in a master bedroom for a single young woman with 2 kids. The ENTIRE house was a MESS in EVERY room, including the master bedroom. I didn't bother filling the nail holes. Customer never said a word about !! Thanks for the great tips !!

[brucestuart]

Hey Dan, you have a few good points, but!….some of what I heard was use 1 1/2” nails, an 18gauge brad nailer, nail into the shoe plate of the wall and don’t fill your nail holes. I think this is what might separate the DIYer from the skilled craftsman. I have to say you wouldn’t be allowed anywhere near my house.

[OdinThorfathir]

Not trying to be that guy but if you have a 16ga nailer you have a finish nail not a brad, brads are 18, finish is 15 and 16

[tommalchert]

Don't be a hack. All ways go the extra mile

[okalitoescalobi]

Not filling up the nail holes properly +brush the paint over a new baseboard ? It’s not gonna look good!

[nailbanger]

Now i know what to do if i ever get so hard up that i have to do production work. Tip #12, get a carpenter that takes a little pride in his work.

[statuescher]

Easier to stick the baseboards to the wall with building adhesive, no nail holes. Prop up with some weights overnight to let them set in place.

[stevenc]

I can’t believe you said no coping, also mdf is shitty product, if it gets wet it goes to the shit. No filling nail holes? You are clearly not a carpenter