Paneling and Trim - Questions about baseboard installation/cutting

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Mikereno1
03-23-09, 08:20 PM
Just had our wood floors refinished after removing the old carpet and we are going to get new baseboards. Ordered some 11/16 x 5-1/2" bullnose base for the job. Problem is my old mitre saw doesnt look like it will be able to cut the base since it is so tall.

Do you need a special saw for high baseboards? Im going to get a brad/finish nailer to install everything. What size brad nails should I use for 11/16 thick base going into sheetrock walls?

Lastly, I havent done much of this before so should I miter the inside corners or use a coping saw?

Here is a pic of the wood floors to admire, turned out really well we think.
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/4258/img12911187118.jpg

awesomedell
03-24-09, 07:30 AM
You can check with a local equipment rental place to rent a larger miter saw for the job. For the corners, you'll need probably to miter the rough cut and fine tune with a coping saw. Floors look really nice btw, someone did a nice job there, especially considering it was under carpet previously.
Mikereno1
03-26-09, 12:26 AM
Found a used 12" compound miter saw for the job for pretty cheap that I will probably sell when finished unless the wife lets me keep it :-) Going to miter then cope the inside edges which doesnt seem to hard, but we shall see

Still wondering how long of brad nails I will need for this base, any thoughts?

chandler
03-26-09, 05:43 AM
You won't use brad nails, but finish nails about 2"+ long. Remember you are going through the base (1/2"), sheetrock (1/2"), and into the studs/plate and you want at least 1/2 of the nail to be in the support lumber. You can also get good deals on compressor and nailers at your local big box stores now. If she lets you keep the saw for doing such a good job, maybe you could keep the compressor and nailer with promises of future "good jobs"! You may be on your way to being a toolie, like we are.
Mikereno1
03-26-09, 02:51 PM
Luckily I already have the compressor from a previous job, spraying texture on the ceilings after scraping off popcorn, so thats covered.

I'll pick up a finish nailer that can shoot some 2" and I should be all set. Hopefully I wont be posting questions in the next week about this
chandler
03-27-09, 11:47 AM
That's OK, we don't mind. We're here to help.