How do you replace plaster wall baseboards?

Run a utility knife along the top of the baseboard in the seam created by the wall and the baseboard. Score several times through the caulk or paint with light pressure instead of one heavy score. The angle of the knife should be such that it does not cut into the plaster wall, but into the seam.

How do I attach baseboard to plaster?

Place one cut board in the interior corner where you started measuring and nail it into place using 8d nails. Hammer them through the baseboard and into the studs you marked. Use an extra nail to help countersink the nails slightly beneath the surface of the wood.

Can I use a nail gun on plaster walls?

You can use a nail gun on plaster walls. It is certainly better than using a hammer and nails. Using the right care and materials, you should be able to shoot nails into your plaster walls with no problem. Plaster walls are hard and can crumble if you do not use the right size nail and technique.

Is it OK to remove baseboards from plaster walls?

The process of removing baseboard trim from plaster walls can lead to unnecessary dents, holes or loss of wall plaster if you do not use the right tools and technique. With a slow and gentle approach the damage is minimal and most times the baseboards can be reused. Use a gentle approach when removing baseboard trim.

How do you remove molding from plaster walls?

Tap the molding back in toward the wall if a nail is stubborn and refuses to come out with the baseboard. This usually exposes the nail head allowing you to remove it with a pair of pliers. If you use a claw hammer, make sure to place a scrap piece of wood underneath it to protect the molding.

What’s the best way to cut a seam in plaster?

What’s the best way to repair water damage to plaster?

Work out from the center of the damage with a putty knife to remove any peeling paint. Go over the surface with a stiff nylon brush and shop-vac to remove any loose particles. Wash the surrounding surfaces using a sponge and bucket of clean water to remove any residual lime deposits and let the wall dry completely before proceeding.

Is it possible to replace the baseboard in an old house?

In older homes, replacing it entirely risks damage to the plaster, and can be a difficult process if the baseboard is tucked behind the wood floor. Also, finding a molding profile that matches the existing trim can be challenging at best – and costly if it requires having the trim custom made.

Can a damaged MDF base board be repaired?

Repairing a Water-Damaged MDF Baseboard. When baseboard made of medium-density fiberboard sustains water damage, your best solution is to replace it. However, if the damage is not significant, you can attempt repair.

Can you put 1 / 4 inch of plaster over a wall?

Indeed, that is the only reasonable application for 1/4 inch: to cover an existing wall. Because it ADDS to the wall thickness, as opposed to creating its own depth, it is not as if you are installing 1/4 inch on the studs, alone.