Shoe molding is a small strip usually made of rubber or wood that protects your baseboard. It is a sort of smaller baseboard that is put on the bottom of the baseboard to protect it from wear and tear.
It is called shoe molding because it is designed to protect your baseboard when people wearing shoes bump into. Adding shoe molding can make your baseboard last longer and protect your investment. It can also cover up small distortions in the baseboard.
Shoe molding is usually installed in homes with tile or hardwood floors. If you have carpeted floors you probably won�t need to install shoe molding. The carpet should protect the baseboard.
Shoe molding or base shoe molding can be purchased online at fairly reasonable prices. Most of it is made of wood like the baseboard. It is often a good idea to purchase a shoe molding made of a cheaper wood to protect the more expensive baseboard.
Shoe molding can be purchased online from sites like Amazon for a pretty reasonable price. It can also be found at most lumberyards and home improvement retailers.
How to Install Shoe Molding
The first step in shoe molding can be to remove the old shoe molding. The first step you�ll need to take is to use a utility knife or screwdriver to cut through any old paint on the shoe molding.
Next take a putty knife and push it between the shoe molding and the baseboard be very careful when do you this so you don�t hurt the baseboard. You should then be able to put a small pry bar under the shoe molding and pull it off. Do this gently because you don�t want to pull the baseboard off.
Cut and joint the shoe molding into shape just as you would baseboard. You can usually fit it together by cutting angles that will fit.
The shoe molding will usually be nailed to the baseboard with 2 finishing nails. It can also be glued on with wood glue if you wish. Glue will stick to your baseboard and can damage it if you have to remove the shoe molding so be careful.
Shopping for Shoe Molding
It is generally best to get shoe molding that is the same shape that you already have. Shoe molding is generally sold in two shapes. Getting the shape that matches what you have will make your installation job easier.
Shoe molding will usually be made of a cheaper wood such as pine. This isn�t bad because it serves as a barrier to protect your baseboards.
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