How To Install Baseboards On Rounded Corners: Installing Bullnose Or Rounded Corners For Baseboards


Installing Bullnose Or Rounded Corners For Baseboards

You might have noticed that the corners of your house lack square edges if it was constructed after the early 2000s. Instead, you have bullnose baseboard corners or most of your corners are rounded. Homes with this rounded drywall corner have a modern appearance without causing too much trouble when dry walling. But, things get trickier when putting baseboard around bullnose corners. Installing bullnose corner baseboard trim demands greater accuracy since you can no longer align up to two 45-degree corners (miters). The 34" Bullnose Corner Gauge, a component of our bullnose corner tool, helps eliminate guesswork from these additional stages. To achieve a precise fit every time, use the flaps to mark a line on the wall and the baseboard piece you are cutting. Below is our guide for using the 34" Bullnose Trim Gauge to install these baseboards with rounded corners.

Step 1: Prep Your Baseboard Pieces

The baseboard's length should be at least somewhat greater than the wall's length. The little pieces should be cut with an additional board on the end so that you can make your mark after measuring to the length of the corner they will terminate on. Apply this on both sides.

Step 2: Make Your Marks (Measure Your Baseboard)

After preparing your trim, position each piece for marking. Mark each piece and both sides of the wall. Now, while fitting, you can use your wall line as a reference. If everything is squarely aligned, you may use a tape measure to confirm that your mark is accurate.

Step 3: Make Your Cuts

Use your markers to make 22.5-degree cuts with your pieces in hand, being careful not to cut the mark (leave your mark visible after you cut). To complement your center item, you should angle these. We are making four 22.5-degree miter cuts (22.5+22.5+22.5+22.5=90) as opposed to two 45-degree miter cuts (45+45=90).

Step 4: Cut Your Center Piece

The center-piece is a significant distinction between the typical 45-degree cuts and the rounded trim corners. To join the corner, the piece will fit between your two cut parts. They must have two 22.5-degree incisions that are outward facing and measure 5/8".

Step 5: Fitting & Pre-Assemble

Return to your corner and dry-fit after all of your parts are in place. To make sure they still fit properly, line up the cut on your length pieces with the mark on the wall. Corners are not always 90 degrees. More than others, some are bad. To make up for this, try adding 1/16" to 1/8" to the end of your pieces. We may avoid the challenging procedure of trying to accurately nail in three distinct components by pre-assembling. Too many things could go wrong, hindering the creation of a seamless, expert-looking trim corner. Instead, the components are first bonded together before installation. There are various pre-assembling techniques used by carpenters and do-it-yourselfers, and they all work. Here are three to think about trying:
  • Tape And Wood Glue
    The three pieces need only be placed in the correct order for the corner. Next, gently secure them all with a few pieces of tape. Place wood glue between the pieces after applying tape, then fold. To hold the pieces together while they dry, try applying more tape.
  • Fast Drying Glue
    Manufacturers produce quick-drying glue that can be applied to baseboard assembly. But be careful! This glue has a strong adhesive bond and dries quickly. The majority combine glue and spray adhesive. Before applying the adhesive, practice aligning up the pieces if your baseboard has a special contour. Ensure that you heed the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Clamps And Wood Glue
    Add wood glue after positioning your parts so that they will fit on the corner. Together, carefully stand them up. Hold the parts together until the glue dries using miter clamps (we suggest Collins Tool).

Step 6: Install The Baseboards

You now hold a corner piece that is fully completed if you followed the pre-assembly instructions. It's time to secure the baseboard to the wall using nails. Before installation, you might want to prep and paint your parts.
  • Prep
    One of the best things to do is to remove any hidden drywall or walls. You can guarantee a tight corner fit by doing this.
  • Dry Fit
    Before nailing, position your centerpiece against any connecting joints. A decent fit is what you're aiming for.
  • Nailing
    Choose the size of your pin or nail. Depending on the tools you have at your disposal, this can change. When possible, many carpenters will utilize 23ga. pins. When utilizing wood trim that won't be painted, this makes sure there will be a little nail hole. 16ga. or 18ga. can also be used as substitutes. Find all of your studs before preparing by grabbing your nail gun and pins/nails. Better nails are those that are longer. Your bullnose corner is now ready to be nailed in.

On how to nail corners, several experts have varying views. Others make sure a tight joint and work their way to the corner and around, while some start at the corner and work their way to each side. Do what is best for your circumstances; every home is unique. Fill any holes left by the nails after you've fastened the corner piece. When necessary, paint. If necessary, you are prepared to patch any gaps.
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