This is replacement baseboard for a bathroom that had tile baseboard that was removed. The problem is that there is a gap between the baseboard and the wall. The wall is mostly even. Is there a way to get the baseboard to adhere more closely to the wall?
2006-12-23 09:52:28 · 8 answers · asked by Justme 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You say the wall is MOSTLY even. First you need to find out what caused the gap to begin with. Once your new baseboard is on, as tight as possible against nearly all of the wall surface, you can then fill in any uneven wall gaps -using caulk or grout, depending on the wall and baseboard material. Smooth it out with a wet finger, and be sure to wipe or wash off all excess before it sets up, and the filled-in gaps will be nearly invisible -lus watertight.
2006-12-23 10:26:37 · answer #1 · answered by BuddyL 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
fill in the gap with sheetrock or wood, the thickness of the wall. then put the replacement base on top of that. if the baseboard doesn't go as high up the wall as the old tile you might have to fill with compound and paint. or buy wider baseboard. good luck.
2006-12-23 10:22:45 · answer #2 · answered by car dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another easy option is to use paintable caulk along the top of the baseboard - depends on how large the gap. Also check and make sure the baseboard is not bowed.
2006-12-23 10:28:53 · answer #3 · answered by tandwh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick out whatever new baseboard (real wood or MDX...a wood composite) you want and install it. Invest in a miter saw to cut your angles. It is worth the money. To cover any remaining cracks, use quarter-round where the floor and new baseboard meet. Ive seen many a pro do this and it looks great,
2006-12-23 10:06:49 · answer #4 · answered by Butkus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most often the problem is that there is a 4" drain pipe in the bath wall and it is causing a slight bow in the wall...or ur studs have a bow in them..
u should be able to nail the base to a stud, nail at the top and the bottom of the base to the stud......this should close up most gaps and then caulk....
2006-12-23 12:54:56 · answer #5 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use shims on the studs.If you then have a gap at the top of the baseboard.Attach a piece of quarter round molding to cover the gap.
2006-12-23 10:03:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First you need to find out why it doesn't fit. Then correct the problem.
Not much to go on. Isit bowed out in the center from over-length?
2006-12-23 09:58:35 · answer #7 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nail a wooden one to it, then seal it.
2006-12-28 06:45:49 · answer #8 · answered by John 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋