How to Fit a Base Mold Around a Curve

Base mold is also known as baseboard trim or molding, and it is a decorative edge that is added to the wall where it meets the floor. The base mold adds an elegant decorative element to the room, while providing a visual barrier between the floor and the wall. When you are dealing with a curved wall, you cannot use the standard rigid base mold. Instead, use flexible molding, which conforms to the wall without the need for special cutting.

Flexible baseboard trim
Measuring tape
Handsaw
Broom
Construction adhesive
Masking tape
Finish nails
Hammer

Instructions

- 1
  Unroll the flexible baseboard and leave it in the room where it is going to be installed. This lets the trim expand or contract, according to the room’s humidity.
- 2
  Measure the wall where you want to install the base molding, using a measuring tape.
- 3
  Cut the flexible baseboard molding to match the measurement you found in Step 2, using a handsaw.
- 4
  Sweep the wall thoroughly with a broom to remove any dust or debris.
- 5
  Apply a thin layer of construction adhesive to the flat back of the flexible molding.
- 6
  Press the flexible molding to the curved wall. For an additional bit of security, tape it to the wall, using masking tape to hold it in place as the adhesive cures.
- 7
  Allow the adhesive to cure for 24 hours.
- 8
  Pound finish nails into the molding every 1 or 2 feet, using a hammer to help hold it to the wall.

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