Baseboards BEFORE flooring install? How does that work?
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Installing baseboard shoe with warped floor
Comments (5)You're saying that the curve you need to make is higher in the middle than at the ends (rainbow). I had the same problem a number of years ago. In my case a short section of wall was slightly bowed but the process is the same. Make a series of parallel (kerf) cuts along the back of the shoe with a saw. Start with 1/4" or so spacing and add more cuts as needed. Obviously you don't want to cut through the visible surface of the shoe. The cuts will make the wood more flexible and give it a place to "go" when you start bending. Look at figure 4-2 in the link provided. It's not base shoe but I think you'll get the idea Here is a link that might be useful: Kerf cuts...See MoreHow do I make baseboards work with this vanity?
Comments (10)Install the baseboard, slide the vanity against the baseboard. Mark where the round part of the foot touches the baseboard. Use a Dremel and cut out a circular hole just large enouigh to make room for the foot to fit in the hole. You could use a little spackle to fill in any gaps. Or, cut off the outside of the feet to allow room for the base molding....See MoreHardwood floor installed before HVAC - now problems
Comments (19)Thanks Charles -- I did look at the guidelines that you mentioned. However, it refers to gaps 'at completion' of the job and not within the 1 year warranty period. Everything I've read indicates that installing hardwood without controlling the temp / humidity for what the living conditions will be is a big no no. Re: your comment about the 'difference in moisture content of the wood floor & subfloor' -- if they are both swollen from the high humidity, then they would both shrink under the normal living conditions right? Do they both shrink at the same rate, etc? There are numerous gaps, face checking (cracks on the tops of boards -- some with the grain and some against the grain), and gaps under the baseboards (where I can easily insert a penny). I thought this was a GREAT article that directly discusses the topic of installing with no HVAC: http://www.floordaily.net/floorfocus/challenges_involved_with_installing_hardwood_wood.aspx I noticed many installers recommended waiting or turning down the job if necessary. It sounds like my builder and the installer both made a bad decision. So, isn't this something their insurance would cover? I just want my floor fixed -- not with a band-aid for a short term solution (until the warranty runs out). I just want a good quality floor and to enjoy our new home. Sigh............See MoreBaseboards installed 3/4 inch above floor. Problem?
Comments (4)I agree with the previous responses - your carpet might work with a 3/4 gap. If not, try placing a strip of 1/4 inch plywood under the baseboard to reduce the gap to 1/2 inch....See Moreworthy
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