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Gaps at top between wall and baseboard


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Old 04-01-05, 06:44 AM
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Gaps at top between wall and baseboard

I am installing baseboard and occassionally run into a problem where I can't get the base to fit snuggly up tight against the wall and you can see a gap along the top edge. This most commonly happens when the wall is a short run between two corners and the mud is a bit thicker on the ends. I am using a custom oak base that is 3/4" thick and 5" high so it can be a bit tough to "bend" into place.

Any tips for avoiding or correcting this?
 
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Old 04-01-05, 11:10 AM
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If its happening because of the drywall mud, the taper can usually get called back to fill them. Occasionally, if a corner is REALLY bad, I'll cut the tape right at the top fo the base, and chip that mud out of the corner with a putty knife so that my base will go back into the corner a little better. But that doesn't always look very good. If it's happening on a straight section of wall, about the only thing you can do it put a nail into the wall at the sill plate (when you're between studs).

It should go without saying, but make sure the floor is swept out- sometimes a surprise piece of rock that you didn't notice will keep your base from laying flat.
 
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Old 04-02-05, 03:11 PM
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You can also caulk the gap between baseboard and wall. Use a paintable caulk.
 
 

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