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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fach1werk13 May 2021 12:03I had to place the strip upright and secure it on the manual miter saw. Otherwise, the long cut would wander. I couldn’t manage the crooked pieces with the chop saw. You don’t need to be afraid of operating it. For the really difficult pieces, I marked the entire cut length and sawed them down by hand with the Japanese saw. That was the most precise method.
Kind regards
Gabriele
Kind regards
Gabriele
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hampshire13 May 2021 12:04Maybe the problem is a dull saw. It really shouldn't be difficult. A miter saw is easy and safe to use. You should be able to rent a good quality one at a reasonable price, ideally with some guidance.
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fach1werk13 May 2021 12:05Is the multitool similar to the oscillating multi-tool? If so, you could try it. For uneven measurements, I would mark the full length, cut with a bit of excess, and then sand it down to the exact size.
The multitool I have is the Bosch PMF 190 E.
I’ve noticed that you can also make miter cuts with a jigsaw, but probably only the standard 45°. I assume it wouldn’t be as precise as using a miter box with an angle measurement. However, most walls so far have been fairly straight.
I’ve noticed that you can also make miter cuts with a jigsaw, but probably only the standard 45°. I assume it wouldn’t be as precise as using a miter box with an angle measurement. However, most walls so far have been fairly straight.
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fach1werk13 May 2021 15:47Yes, the one from Bosch works just like ours. Ours oscillates, so you wouldn't be able to cut your fingers with it.
Bookstar schrieb:
There’s nothing easier. But please don’t glue it! Use clips and screw them into the wall. The screed will settle, and then you can simply adjust it. How do you easily adjust it after 1.5 years without having to drill and anchor the clips again (slightly deeper)? That would be a lot of work, wouldn’t it?
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