Living Room Remodel: Base Molding - Young Hands and Old Walls
We're re-installing the base molding in the living room of the AZ DIY house, now that the room is painted and the new floor is in. If the floor is the new shoes of the room, base molding is the pants. Rather than having the low, saggy pants-around-the-ankles look, by replacing the 3" builder-grade stuff, we're pulling up those drawers with a mighty, 5 ½" tall molding.
Jack (13) joined me for this part of the project, intrigued by the notion of using power tools and a nail gun.
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Jack (13) joined me for this part of the project, intrigued by the notion of using power tools and a nail gun.
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Jack helping with some nail-gunnery.
The challenges of an old house. Nothing is square.
Jack even got a taste of the big miter saw. He loved it.
Scarf joints are stronger and easier to hide than butt joints.
The entry area new molding, fresh paint and a new six-panel closet door.
The room is already looking great, even with the molding only primed. It really accents the floor.
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Thank you for sharing your tips and expertise with us! We're getting ready to put down some laminate flooring and new base molding, so this will hopefully help us tremendously!
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Awesome! Good luck with your project!
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