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How to End
Baseboard Trim on a Wall Video
Instructions on How to Terminate Baseboard Trim without Showing End Grain
By Mark J. Donovan
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In this video, Mark Donovan of
HomeAdditionPlus.com shows how to end baseboard trim on a wall using three
different methods.
When installing baseboard trim
sometimes you have a situation where the baseboard trim needs to end
abruptly on a wall leaving the baseboard trim end exposed. If terminated
incorrectly, the baseboard trim end can look less than professionally
finished. There are a few methods to deal with this type of situation and I
have summarized them below.
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Square Cut
Baseboard Trim End Method
First you can simply make a straight cut to end the baseboard trim. This
method, however, leaves the end grain exposed and does not look very
professional. In addition, if you plan on staining the baseboard trim, the
end grain will not stain the same as the surface of the rest of the
baseboard trim.
Tapered Cut Baseboard Trim
End Method
The second method involves cutting the baseboard trim end at a 45 degree
angle so that the end of the baseboard trim terminates gradually into the
wall. Though this type of miter cut is more aesthetically appealing then a
straight cut, it is still not the best type of cut for terminating a piece
of baseboard trim. Like a straight cut, this method again results in the end
grain still being exposed. If planning to stain the baseboard trim, the end
will look different in color than the rest of the baseboard trim.
Use of Filler
Piece with Baseboard Trim End Method
To achieve a professional finish for ending a piece of baseboard trim, the
best method involves first cutting the end of the baseboard trim at a 45
degree angle with the short point being up against the wall, and then
installing a short mitered 45 degree filler piece. To fasten the filler
piece just apply a little glue to the end of it and push it into place. If
you need to hold the filler piece with a finish nail or two, use 4d finish
nails or smaller and pre-drill pilot holes in the filler wood piece so that
you do not split it when nailing it in place.
Though others may prefer to cut the end of the baseboard trim at a 45 degree
angle with the long point being up against the wall, I find my approach
better. The reason for this is that the friction between the end of the main
length of baseboard trim and the wall help to hold the filler piece in place
until the glue dries, thus eliminating the need for nailing in most
situations.
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