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What You Need to Gather Up:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\u2731 Trim Puller Tool
\u2731 Mallet or Hammer
\u2731 Caulk Remover (depending)
\u2731 Side-Cutting Pliers (depending)
\u2731 6\u201d Utility Knife
\u2731 Utility Gloves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Prepare<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
One of the most important tools to acquire for a baseboard\nremoval job is a trim puller. This ergonomic tool is what makes baseboard\nremoval much easier than it was years ago. Before trim pullers, you would have\nto insert a putty knife in between the trim and the wall and twist back and\nforth in order to loosen the boards. With a trim puller, the 15 degree center\nwedge allows for simple and quick extraction, and prevents wall and baseboard\ndamage. This saves loads of time and money, not to mention stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your baseboard seams are caulked, then you will need to\nget caulk remover product. But if they are sealed with standard latex paint,\nyou will only need your utility knife. Gloves are optional but help to prevent\nsplinters, blisters, and sores. Side-cut pliers are optional as well, but very helpful\nfor removing leftover pins and nails in walls after the baseboards are removed.\nIf you have a hammer, the backside will work just as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
If your walls and baseboards are sealed with latex paint, start by using your utility knife to cut along the seam where the baseboards meet the wall to release them from their seal. Be sure to stay along the seam to prevent pulling off any wall color. If your baseboard and wall seams are sealed with caulk, you will need to apply a line of caulk remover instead. Follow the instructions on the label. Then move onto the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 2<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Starting at one end of a strip of baseboard, place the trim\npuller front-faced against the wall, with the sharp edge along the baseboard\nseam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 3<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Hold the trim puller with one hand, and with the other hand,\nstrike the top of it with your hammer or mallet. This should drive the\nsharpened edge in between the trim and wall. You will notice that the center\nwedge of the trim puller (the part that sticks out in the middle) automatically\nseparates the baseboard from the wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 4<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Gently pull the trim away from the wall with your puller\ntool. Then, continue step 3, moving along the baseboard in 1 foot increments\nuntil you reach the end of the strip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 5<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Remove any leftover pins or nails with your side-cutting\npliers or the back part of your hammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Baseboard removal doesn\u2019t have to be a hassle. With the right materials and knowledge, you can remove baseboards without damaging them or your walls. This way, you can restore the look of your existing baseboards and then re-install them for … Continue reading