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The purpose of baseboard molding is to finish in the region where the wall meets the floor. It is best to select the baseboard that is proportional to the dimensions of the house. A well-chosen baseboard is the base upon which the architectural finishing of the house is determined. Baseboard... [Read more...]
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Baseboard Heaters
Baseboard heaters may not be the most effective way to warm up the room but their efficiency can be enhanced manifold if their method of operation is properly understood. Baseboard heaters use the methodology of electric resistance in order to heat the room. The electric cable that resides within the heater warms up the air when it passes through it. When this warm air naturally rises up on top of the heater, the colder air settles on to the bottom. This is a continuous cycle which warms up the air entering the heater until it reaches the specified temperature on the thermostat.
Baseboard heaters work on air flow. So there must be free passage to the flow of the air. Any blockage on this account can decrease the energy efficiency. Therefore, any drapery or furniture that happens to be on the way of the air entering the baseboard heater must be removed. If the heater is placed on a thick carpet, the area around the heater should be cut off. This is to ensure the passage of air from underneath.
The coil of baseboard heaters needs to be vacuumed regularly. Any presence of a dust or dirt coating reduces the amount of heat production. It also increases the energy consumption thereby shortening the lifespan of the instrument.
The principle advantages of baseboard heaters:
They provide ready and easy room-by-room heating solution. With the initial costs quite low, they can also be remodeled for revamped interior décor and new constructions. They do not occupy much space and have no duct work also. This provision of customization adds to its advantage. Further, when each room is heated separately, the energy consumption is also lowered. The baseboard heaters can be thermostatically controlled and do not make noise while in operation.
Operation of baseboard heaters is simple and maintenance-free. When over-heated, the built-in thermal cut-off shuts down the heater. Being a convector model, the heating element of baseboard heaters are kept suspended. This eliminates the possibility of expansion and contraction noises.
Another important point which is often overlooked is that, when a particular room doesn’t require to be heated, the thermostat should be lowered to 55 degrees and not totally shut off. There is a possibility of the water pipes under the floor to get frozen and the clod air from the unheated room can percolate to the rest of the rooms. So, by keeping the thermostat on, you could effectively do away with all these difficulties.
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baseboard installation
Baseboards are used to cover the joints where the walls and the floor meet. This is thus a necessary finishing touch for a perfect room. Baseboard installation calls for the expertise of a master craftsman. Some of the essential requirements in baseboard installation are:
• Nail set or punch
• Finish hammer
• Chisel
• Tape measure
• Sharp pencil or pen
• 25 ft or longer air line
• Compressor
• Miter saw
• Wood glue
• Caulking gun
• Blue painters tape
Here is a detailed overview of baseboard installation:
• The perimeter of the room needs to be measured so as to determine the amount of material to be required. It is better to buy some additional trims so that are some scrap ends to cater to those couple of inevitable mistakes that occur during measurements and cutting.
• Then it is important to prime and sand. If the materials are primed, the sanding must be done prior to baseboard installation. It saves a lot of time and effort. If eth materials happen to be bare wood ones, it is better to stain or paint them with primer, sand them after they have dried up and then go for baseboard installation.
• The pieces must be measured and cut for a perfect fit. The miter joints must be well-cut. For this, a power miter saw works better than a miter box or hand saw. For odd-angle corners, the scrap material can be used on a trial-and-error basis.
• The baseboard now must be nailed with finishing nails. A stud finder can help to locate the appropriate wall studs. In order to sink the nail below the surface, a nail gun should be used. The nail-holes must be then filled with putty, allowed to dry and sanded.
• The baseboard installation gets completed with the application of the finishing coat. It can be a gloss or a semi-gloss paint or varnish and must never cross the finishing material. A masking tape can ascertain the separation.
• It is advisable to install the trims around the doors prior to the baseboard installation.
• Shoe moldings are better attached to the floors to ensure that the gaps do not open up later. If the walls happen to be extremely uneven, the gap between the walls and the baseboard can be done up with caulk and then painted in accordance with the wall color.
• A Brad Nailer is an effective tool for the trim cuts in baseboard installation.
Last but not the least, patience, apart from expertise ensures the success of a perfect baseboard installation.
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baseboard
The purpose of baseboard molding is to finish in the region where the wall meets the floor. It is best to select the baseboard that is proportional to the dimensions of the house. A well-chosen baseboard is the base upon which the architectural finishing of the house is determined.
Baseboard molding is resorted to ensure perfection to the areas where the walls and the floor join together. The baseboard needs to be proportional to the dimensions of the house and it determines the architectural finishing of the place. Therefore, they need to be in harmony with the respective castings and should tie the room together. In comparison to the casing, they are generally thinner. Baseboard moldings can be obtained from Red oak, Knotty pine, walnut, soft maple, cherry, cypress, ash, poplar, mahogany and fir amongst a host of other species. They are available in MDF, lightweight MDF and Finger-joint woods. It is better if they are primed.
The cutting and the installation of the baseboards happens to be a special trick for each trim carpenter of repute. They ought to be ensured a gap-free installation and tight joints. This happens to be a really tough job since, more often than not, the walls have perfectly uneven surfaces and the worst part is that they do not easily meet the eye at a first glance. When you go close you shall invariably discover lumpy mounds of taping compounds that makes the squares appear pathetic regardless of how well you took care to build your house.
Scrapping off the mounds makes a mess, so a flexi-thin trim baseboard molding is a great option. After measuring them perfectly and placing 45 degree angles at the ends, a construction adhesive is applied. In case of even a minimum gap remaining, it ought to be filled with caulk and painted in accordance with the wall color.
Narrow baseboards tend to tilt towards the bottom of the wall. The minor tilts will not attract your attention but if there are gaps between the top of the trim and the wall, you need to appropriately do some carpeting and padding together. The tilted baseboard can be raised above the drywall gap. The gaps can be fixed with vinyl and laminate floors. In such a situation, the best method is to cut down the gaps with slim blocks of ½” scrap plywood. The imperfections on the outside corners can be effectively taken care of with the help of screws at proper junctures.
Featured Category
baseboard
The purpose of baseboard molding is to finish in the region where the wall meets the floor. It is best to select the baseboard that is proportional to the dimensions of the house. A well-chosen baseboard is the base upon which the architectural finishing of the house is determined.
Baseboard molding is resorted to ensure perfection to the areas where the walls and the floor join together. The baseboard needs to be proportional to the dimensions of the house and it determines the architectural finishing of the place. Therefore, they need to be in harmony with the respective castings and should tie the room together. In comparison to the casing, they are generally thinner. Baseboard moldings can be obtained from Red oak, Knotty pine, walnut, soft maple, cherry, cypress, ash, poplar, mahogany and fir amongst a host of other species. They are available in MDF, lightweight MDF and Finger-joint woods. It is better if they are primed.
The cutting and the installation of the baseboards happens to be a special trick for each trim carpenter of repute. They ought to be ensured a gap-free installation and tight joints. This happens to be a really tough job since, more often than not, the walls have perfectly uneven surfaces and the worst part is that they do not easily meet the eye at a first glance. When you go close you shall invariably discover lumpy mounds of taping compounds that makes the squares appear pathetic regardless of how well you took care to build your house.
Scrapping off the mounds makes a mess, so a flexi-thin trim baseboard molding is a great option. After measuring them perfectly and placing 45 degree angles at the ends, a construction adhesive is applied. In case of even a minimum gap remaining, it ought to be filled with caulk and painted in accordance with the wall color.
Narrow baseboards tend to tilt towards the bottom of the wall. The minor tilts will not attract your attention but if there are gaps between the top of the trim and the wall, you need to appropriately do some carpeting and padding together. The tilted baseboard can be raised above the drywall gap. The gaps can be fixed with vinyl and laminate floors. In such a situation, the best method is to cut down the gaps with slim blocks of ½” scrap plywood. The imperfections on the outside corners can be effectively taken care of with the help of screws at proper junctures.
