I am switching the base boards from 3" ones to 5" ones. I just want to find out the easiest way to remove the old ones, without too much problems and damage.
2007-01-07 13:13:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
If you can pry them off from the top edge, lay a 2 or 3 foot long piece of 1/4" plywood on the wall above the baseboard to protect the wall. Tap a pry-bar underneath the top edge of the baseboard using the plywood to press against. The plywood should distribute the pressure from the pry-bar and prevent damage to the wall. If the existing baseboard was attached with caulking compound you might need to score the joint along the top of the baseboard to keep from ripping and tearing the surace of the wall if it is dry wall.
2007-01-07 13:19:48 · answer #1 · answered by Kokopelli 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has given great advice but here is one additional thing I do.
Go to any Dollar store and buy a large un-perforated pancake turner. Work it behind the baseboard, this will get a gap started. Slide the pry bar between the turner and the baseboard. Then pry against the turner with the bar. The baseboard will come loose, and you'll never damage the wall.
2007-01-11 03:32:54 · answer #2 · answered by charley128 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the top edge has been caulked, use a razor-utility knife to cut the caulk before starting. I would try to start prying in a corner and then pull as much by hand so as there is little or no damage to the sheet rock. If you have to pry in other areas, try to find a stud in the wall and pry against it.
2007-01-07 21:22:36 · answer #3 · answered by launrider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're worried about the paint, score the crevice between the wall and the baseboard with a razor blade first, than use a flat bar. it's like a crobar only flat so you won't leane dents in the wall. another tip is to prepaint the new baseboards before installing then you don't have to tape off and it leaves a much more finished look. all you have to do is go back over the nails with a touchup brush.
2007-01-07 21:19:21 · answer #4 · answered by Chris C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are putting bigger ones on, there should be no big problems, they should cover any light damage.
Get a small flat prybar and very carefully work from one end and they should come right off.
2007-01-07 21:16:51 · answer #5 · answered by ©2009 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very carefuly and pull the nails from the back side if you want to reuse it that way there is no nail holes.
2007-01-07 21:19:58 · answer #6 · answered by wayne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure that you are prying against a stud and just be carefull and take you time!! good luck
2007-01-07 21:16:48 · answer #7 · answered by mongo862001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut along top with utility knife then use a pry bar.
2007-01-07 21:22:30 · answer #8 · answered by vicky o 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋