Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
My favorite tips and tricks for how to install baseboards with perfect corners, inside joints, and more! I spent the last week installing custom milled Sapele baseboards and door casing throughout much of my house. However, I have only done paint-grade baseboards prior to attempting this project. So I had to become an expert finish carpenter quickly. Or at least close enough to an expert that people wouldn't judge me when they came over and saw the work of someone who makes their living as a woodworker. These are my favorite tips and tricks to get perfect baseboards, even if you aren't a professional. Check out my blog post for even more tips and tricks that couldn't fit into this video!
blacktailstudio.com/blog/baseboard-tips-and-tricks
Need custom trim similar to what I used? creativewoodworkingnw.com
Links to items used in this video:
Wood finish: amzn.to/3vqx6NB
Miter angle tool: amzn.to/38FuQIp
Bosch miter saw: amzn.to/3lnOSfO
CA glue: amzn.to/2PUkA8A
CA glue activator (required): amzn.to/3vhdLhA
Sliding T bevel: amzn.to/3rO0fjw
Die grinder: amzn.to/3eAnoSz
Rotary flame burr: kutzall.com/collections/flame/products/flame-burr-1-4-shaft
Milwaukee brad nailer:amzn.to/3ti0Wll
Stud finder (my favorite style): amzn.to/3eCgHzF
Wax nail filler: amzn.to/3qMMMqS
Bondo: amzn.to/3ti3M9V
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0:00 Intro
0:19 Finish Baseboards Before Installing
0:57 Easy way to find your miter angle
1:50 Measure Trim In Place
2:07 Glue Outside Baseboard Miters
2:52 Sliding T bevel Finish Carpentry
4:24 Coping, The Easy Way
6:15 Adding Cap to Hide Gaps Behind Baseboards
7:15 Fixing Gaps in Baseboard Miters
8:15 Filling Nail Holes In Painted and Stained Baseboards
10:59 Troll of the week
My favorite tips and tricks for how to install baseboards with perfect corners, inside joints, and more! I spent the last week installing custom milled Sapele baseboards and door casing throughout much of my house. However, I have only done paint-grade baseboards prior to attempting this project. So I had to become an expert finish carpenter quickly. Or at least close enough to an expert that people wouldn't judge me when they came over and saw the work of someone who makes their living as a woodworker. These are my favorite tips and tricks to get perfect baseboards, even if you aren't a professional. Check out my blog post for even more tips and tricks that couldn't fit into this video!
blacktailstudio.com/blog/baseboard-tips-and-tricks
Need custom trim similar to what I used? creativewoodworkingnw.com
Links to items used in this video:
Wood finish: amzn.to/3vqx6NB
Miter angle tool: amzn.to/38FuQIp
Bosch miter saw: amzn.to/3lnOSfO
CA glue: amzn.to/2PUkA8A
CA glue activator (required): amzn.to/3vhdLhA
Sliding T bevel: amzn.to/3rO0fjw
Die grinder: amzn.to/3eAnoSz
Rotary flame burr: kutzall.com/collections/flame/products/flame-burr-1-4-shaft
Milwaukee brad nailer:amzn.to/3ti0Wll
Stud finder (my favorite style): amzn.to/3eCgHzF
Wax nail filler: amzn.to/3qMMMqS
Bondo: amzn.to/3ti3M9V
blacktailstudio.com
instagram.com/blacktailstudio
facebook.com/blacktailstudio
0:00 Intro
0:19 Finish Baseboards Before Installing
0:57 Easy way to find your miter angle
1:50 Measure Trim In Place
2:07 Glue Outside Baseboard Miters
2:52 Sliding T bevel Finish Carpentry
4:24 Coping, The Easy Way
6:15 Adding Cap to Hide Gaps Behind Baseboards
7:15 Fixing Gaps in Baseboard Miters
8:15 Filling Nail Holes In Painted and Stained Baseboards
10:59 Troll of the week
