Replacing Floor Molding

Allow the filler to dry for 24 hours.

Replacing floor molding.

How to replace baseboard molding tools. Cut the base shoe a quarter round molding that goes at the bottom of the base molding to length and attach it with a finish nailer. When the filler dries you will be able to sand it even with the molding. If it isn t already broken don t break it.

Pry up the boards starting at the wall until you get to the damaged ones. Nail it at an angle so that the nail goes downward into the wood. Wear safety glasses and use a putty knife to remove any molding or baseboards around the perimeter of the damaged area. Miter the corners as with the base molding.

Things needed utility knife hammer pry bar miter saw handheld cutting tool with miter guide attachment measuring tape pencil finishing nails 2 inch nail set paintable caulking wood putty paint paint brush. Snap the new board into place by putting the tongue into. Remove the old molding carefully. For a smaller area of damage such as dents and cracks in your trim molding buy wood putty.

Measure the length of the molding to be replaced and its height and thickness. It s better to apply too much than too little. Removing the old molding. If your wood filler is water based use a wet finger to smooth the wood filler.