ᐅ Is it feasible for a layperson to install baseboards themselves?
Created on: 26 Aug 2020 21:36
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kati1337
Hello,
we have hired a painter for the entire house, including wallpapering and painting. I have now asked what he would charge for the baseboards but haven’t received a price yet.
Is it something a layperson could realistically do themselves? A miter box and a Japanese saw can be bought for about €70 (around $75). On Amazon, there are complete kits with baseboards and corner blocks available for just under €200 (about $215), although I haven’t calculated if the length would be enough. However, a friend mentioned that installing baseboards is much more difficult than it seems at first glance. Especially cutting for the corners would be a really tough job.
Do you have any experience with this? I’m not extremely perfectionistic, but it should look neat. Would you recommend letting a professional handle it, or is it something one can try doing oneself?
we have hired a painter for the entire house, including wallpapering and painting. I have now asked what he would charge for the baseboards but haven’t received a price yet.
Is it something a layperson could realistically do themselves? A miter box and a Japanese saw can be bought for about €70 (around $75). On Amazon, there are complete kits with baseboards and corner blocks available for just under €200 (about $215), although I haven’t calculated if the length would be enough. However, a friend mentioned that installing baseboards is much more difficult than it seems at first glance. Especially cutting for the corners would be a really tough job.
Do you have any experience with this? I’m not extremely perfectionistic, but it should look neat. Would you recommend letting a professional handle it, or is it something one can try doing oneself?
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Stefan8902 Apr 2021 20:39I think that looks really good.
Thanks a lot <3 It’s always nice to read that!
I think if I had dared to use the miter saw, I would already be finished; cutting takes the longest.
Do you leave the bottom edges open, without any sealing? Visually, I like it that way, but wouldn’t water get under the baseboards when mopping?
I think if I had dared to use the miter saw, I would already be finished; cutting takes the longest.
Do you leave the bottom edges open, without any sealing? Visually, I like it that way, but wouldn’t water get under the baseboards when mopping?
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pagoni20203 Apr 2021 21:30kati1337 schrieb:
If you leave them open towards the floor, without sealing, is that okay? I like the look, but won’t water get under the baseboards when mopping? That’s fine, and as long as you don’t create a pool area, nothing will happen.
I need some quick advice from you...
Right now, I’m measuring the corners using an adjustable angle tool, where I can also place and saw the baseboard (between about 4 metal pins). Doing it by hand is a shaky and slow process.
I have a Bosch saw here with blades for wood, and I’d like to use that instead of my handsaw – that would probably be much faster.
My problem is, how do I secure the baseboards in the miter box, and how do I fix the miter box somewhere / or on what? I don’t have a vise or anything like that.
What could I easily get at a hardware store to be able to saw using the power saw?
I know it’s an amateur question, but I’m stuck on this somehow.
I had found a tradesperson to install the baseboards, but they have been delaying the appointment for 4 weeks and now are not responding anymore. 🙄
Right now, I’m measuring the corners using an adjustable angle tool, where I can also place and saw the baseboard (between about 4 metal pins). Doing it by hand is a shaky and slow process.
I have a Bosch saw here with blades for wood, and I’d like to use that instead of my handsaw – that would probably be much faster.
My problem is, how do I secure the baseboards in the miter box, and how do I fix the miter box somewhere / or on what? I don’t have a vise or anything like that.
What could I easily get at a hardware store to be able to saw using the power saw?
I know it’s an amateur question, but I’m stuck on this somehow.
I had found a tradesperson to install the baseboards, but they have been delaying the appointment for 4 weeks and now are not responding anymore. 🙄