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Baseboards

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Attaching Baseboards in the Basement
I was considering using MDF baseboards in my basement. However, most of the walls were done with metal studs. Besides nailing (and potentially hitting the stud or the steel base plate that connects all the studs) is there any other method to attach baseboa...

Baseboard Color or Floor Color First?
We are building a home, do we pick our stain color for the baseboards before we decide on what colour the hardwood flooring will be? If we have a color in mind for the hardwood flooring will this effect the the color of the stain we choose?

Baseboard Heat Not Working in All Rooms
My baseboard heat works in some rooms but not in others. I went around and bled the air out as much as I could, but I think some of the copper tubes are empty. Air rushed out of some of them, but water never came. As far as I know, all of the valves are open, so...

Baseboard Nail Hole Filler
What should I use to fill nail holes in baseboard?

Baseboards or Tiling First?
We are redoing all the tile and baseboards in our house. We are replacing the 3" moulding with 5" LDF moulding. Should we put in the baseboards or tile first?

Baseboards to Use With Bamboo Floors
I have bamboo floors. What type of base board should I be looking to install? I know I need at least 1/2 thick to compensate for gaps along walls edge, other than that I'm not sure what to look for. Any suggestions?

Baseboards Where Carpet Meets Tile
How would I put on baseboards where carpet meets tile with out making it look uneven or bad?

Buying Baseboards for Basement
I want to purchase baseboards for my basement. How do I determine the amount I need to purchase?

Cleaning Baseboard Corners
Could you tell me the best way to clean hard-to reach areas (particularly corners) of wood, white-painted baseboards? I'm thinking of doing this with a little bit of soapy water and an old toothbrush, but not sure if doing this over time could damage the baseboards....

Curtains Over Electric Baseboard Heat a Safety Issue?
I have new modular home with electric baseboard heat my wife wants to hang curtains from the window to the floor which will cover some of the baseboard heat which is hot to the touch will that be a safety issue?


   
 

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