Baseboard: Types of Cut

The most important aspect of the baseboard installation process is the type of cut. Since most baseboard is sold in lengths of eight to 16 feet it will often have to be cut to fit onto walls.

If you want to install baseboard you will have to cut to length. Fortunately cutting baseboard is very easy you can use either a handsaw or a circular saw.

It is best to use a table saw to cut baseboard but if you don�t have one you can simply sit the baseboard on a table or sawhorse, mark the place you want to cut with a pencil and use a hand or circular saw. Although many of the online advice experts recommend using some sort of handsaw to cut baseboard, a circular saw would probably be faster and give you a better cut.

Types of Cut
The most basic type of baseboard cut is a straight cut, this is done when need a shorter piece of baseboard that won�t reach a corner of the wall. You should be able to make this cut by sitting the baseboard on the edge of a table or workbench and sawing it there. Straight cuts are also used when baseboard meets a door frame.

If you�re fitting baseboards together you will need to make a 45 degree angle so the pieces will fit together. There are several different styles of angle cut used to fit baseboard together.

A good way to see ho baseboard has to be cut to fit around corners or fit together is to take a close look at older baseboard you take off. If this has been properly installed all you will have to do is match the cuts.

How to books and websites can show you other cuts if you don�t like the one you see. Beginners should probably stick to pretty basic cuts until they�ve mastered the art of cutting baseboard.

Try and do one fitted baseboard corner first and put it on to see if you�ve got it right. Even though it is pretty simple, it�s easier to make a mistake than you think.

If you�ve never cut baseboard before it�s a good idea to get some extra baseboard in case you make mistakes. The best way to learn how to cut baseboard is to actually do it.

Measuring Baseboard
It isn�t possible to properly cut and install baseboard without measuring it first. Simply take a measuring tape and measure the older baseboard you take off. If that isn�t available measure the walls.

Then measure the new baseboard and use a pencil to mark the places where you will want to cut. Then cut the baseboard, if you�ve had experience cutting other kinds of wood this should be the simplest part of the process.

Always be very careful with the measurements because you don�t want to end up cutting the baseboard again. Electronic measuring devices can be of some help when measuring baseboard.

It is generally a good idea to cut and measure baseboard you plan to use before installing it. This will enable you to concentrate on one task at a time which will make the job simpler.

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