Baseboard Moulding

It is time to work on the moulding. to get ready I need to tare off the existing baseboard and shoe moulding. I will be replacing several pieces that are dented, cutting some other pieces, and changing some of the configuration.

First is to use my super bar to pry off the baseboard.

And then cut off the nails with a pair of front cutters.

Then cut the baseboard and shoe molding.

I reattached the baseboard and show molding to the wall with new nails. The nails get driven into the moulding with a nail setter.

The final step is to apply white painter's caulk to the baseboard and show molding. Before I do this, I have to make sure any existing caulk from the old moulding is cleaned off.

Then I add a brad of caulk.

You can smooth the caulk with your finger, but, I found this tool with a rubber tip that works like a dream.

And now the baseboard moulding is done!