My family and I recently moved into our second home – a fixer – and I am
ready to install new base molding over an uneven oak floor. I want to
do it correctly the first time and achieve the best visual results. Do I start
at the high point and cover the gaps with a shoe or quarter-round (which
will still be out of level) or the low point and plane down the molding (resulting
in a variation in its width at different points)? I’ve got the patience and the
right tools, I just need help on technique and procedure!
Have a nice holiday everyone, and thanks for your help!
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Matthew, are the gaps small enough that you could hide them with a nice piece of 5/8x3/4 scotia molding. Looks nice on baseboard. Other wise, you will have to scribe out all of the gaps.
I scribe and plane to fit. I understand that most guys use a quarter round. Either way is acceptable.
If you've got the tools, time, and patience, do the plane to fit and if you don't impress yourself, you can always add the 1/4rd later.
hint- if this will be painted, do the primer and the first coat before you install, then the caulk, nial filler, a light sanding, and a final coat will be easier. I hate to paint standing on my head.
I concurr scribe and plane to fit...... Darkworksite4: When the job is to small for everyone else, Its just about right for me"
Ron, Piffin, and Chris...
Thanks for the input! Scribing/planing... the way I was leaning...
just needed a push.
-Matt
You know, you never really described your particular situation. I gathered from what you said that you were dealing with all the ends, landing at the wall line. At that point, couldn't you just tack a piece of stock/base and bend it and press it down and tack to fix the gap situation, to where it would conform to the profile? Actually forsing the boards into an acceptable position?
If it is a longitudinal fix, then the scribe and fit is the answer. I Thunk!
May the wind always be at ur back!
Edited 9/2/2002 3:53:48 AM ET by Dez