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[@steverobbins4872]

This gives me an idea for a new product. I call it cover-cover-trim. It's trim that is designed to go *over* cover-trim, so it doesn't look so bad. I comes with 10 tubes of caulk.

[@patrickcowan8701]

Hahahahah

[@garybarchas4984]

Lmao!

[@cdurkinz]

You're going to make millions.

[@buk6708]

Matt Risinger even said it helps your energy bill. But first you have to remove all prior layers and seal them and then apply cover cover trim.

[@sparsparkster5997]

Ya, it was hilarious. Are you certain this wasn't taken from a Saturday night live skit?

[@lamegame420]

It never ceases to amaze me how much work people will do to avoid doing work.

[@SuperBeaverlicker]

Yeah I'm in the electrical trade and it amazes how often DIYers and handymen do things in a way that takes more effort than just doing it the correct way

[@larrywilliams8063]

@@SuperBeaverlicker Just guessing, but I think it is because they have no idea what they are doing, so the mindset is all wrong. Novice renovators seem to think the process out, but not in the right order. They wind up missing something important, realize it later, then scramble to make it good enough. All they have to do is ask someone in the trade before they start a project, advice is usually free, or a couple beers at the pub.

[@OfficialReckM8]

Even when you look something up on KZbin, there's tons of videos on how to do things and I know damn well that 90% of the videos are showing the wrong way

[@Deraco1]

This!

[@brendant19]

That doesn't surprise me. What surprises me is when people make more work for themselves. It's not much effort to just remove trim, and yet they spent a bunch of time, and bought a specialty product, to install something to avoid it. I doubt this was less effort than the ten minutes it would have taken to remove the old trim.

[@gale212]

Honestly, if you're good enough to make this cover system look good, you have enough in you to attempt it the right way.

[@zznet2]

The cost too, I glanced at Big Orange Box, 3x per stick vs 1x6 MDF. Not to mention the case of caulk, extra sandpaper, and those special termination blocks that appear to not even match the profile.

[@TCruz-ds7sk]

Yes! All the skills to do it correct are used in just covering it up??

[@iviaverick52]

seriously, coverings are supposed to be time saving, but there's nothing time saving about this process, and it looks bad in the end.

[@grimendancehall]

@@iviaverick52 bri but save time demolishing trim ? just babysit a cat a weekend the trim is gone. what are we talking about here like hes taking a glue gun to a fucking abs drain pipe tryna unglue it.

[@mattozx6rr]

Even as a DIY guy I never ever would even dream of doing this. Do it right or dont do it at all. Just did crown moulding, chair rail and floor moulding after sheetrocking. All of which I have never done. It took a ton of time to get it to meet my standards but it was totally worth it and gets compliments from guests. It has also resulted in me getting requests from others to do it for them. A resounding NO comes from my mouth everytime.

[@timesthree5757]

How about let them do their way. It's their shit.

[@mattozx6rr]

@@timesthree5757 You are correct with the last word as that is exactly what it is if you take shortcuts.

[@timesthree5757]

@@mattozx6rr ok it is their property they can do what they want. If they hired someone then go redicule it. But if they did it themselves keep yer mouth shut. It's their property.

[@mattozx6rr]

@@timesthree5757 I agree its theirs to do with as they please. I will still call them out.I dont sugar coat anything, not even for my freinds.

[@timesthree5757]

@@mattozx6rr I dont not with someone property. With their ideas oh hell yea. Why? Cause half the shit on my property is janky as hell. Basically treat others as you wish to be treated. I like my ideas challenged but not my stuff.

[@johnstup4479]

I'm an amateur carpenter at best and I wouldn't even use that product. I would rip out and start fresh. Loved the video. Please do some more like this.

[@keenobservations3050]

I use cardboard to cover my bad trim. I then wax it and shape it with a sander and then rip it all out and install proper molding.

[@Chris.Rhodes]

@@keenobservations3050 I'm not a trim guy, you wax it? Cardboard?! I'm lost.

[@keenobservations3050]

@@Chris.Rhodes it was sarcasm I think the whole trim cover crap is a laugh. I also would just rip it out and use new trim

[@Chris.Rhodes]

@@keenobservations3050 oh okay 😂

[@torvahnys]

Same here. I'm lousy at finish work and I think I could do that better the normal way.

[@L-A-C-IV]

The previous owner of my house (a carpenter!) put cover trim and painted, texturized plywood over the original baseboards and actual walls just to avoid removing the baseboards. Huge shout out to him for his laziness gifting me a bigger room with undisturbed 90 year old baseboards--just had to dig through a sea of caulk

[@markkramer2908]

That was hilarious! I was actually laughing before you started explaining all the fails with this. Thanks Richard, your channel is top notch in my books!

[@othonielnegron8559]

Richard, I teach carpentry for a living...I use your videos for instructional and resource. The students love it and come back every day talking about them. Keep up the good work and YES continue this. I do this in my classroom ALL the time..."Do's & Don't". Good stuff brother

[@zachwagner1838]

“Good from afar, but far from good”. My sentiments exactly. You never see close ups of anything. If you are a tradesmen, do it like you would do for yourself, or don’t do it at all. And if you are putting out trash, find something else to do

[@mrcryptozoic817]

Yeah, they very carefully avoided any close-up shot when it was all done. I don't see how you can fix butt joints after that setup. And the close-up they did show clearly showed crap.

[@grahamsmith146]

If it looks terrible on the screen, it's horrific close up.

[@wwfera00]

I appreciate you taking pride in your craft. A lot of people like to cut corners or just don't want to do it the right way.

[@nicholasittzes7224]

I like to cut corners: mitered and coped corners! (I know. I'm corny.) 😁

[@MattKaufmann]

Solutions to problems that don’t exist. Just replace the base. Base is (usually) one of the simplest moldings to tearout and tack up.

[@davidnavarrete9366]

“ unnecessary roughness “ 6:45 🙌❗️ love this commentary 😆

[@garyhenderson9303]

I did love the free hand painting without taping off the floor or wall, to really finish off that shabby Shit look.

[@georgebush6002]

Are you being sarcastic or did you love the brushwork? If you are good at cutting with a brush masking is a waste of time so your comment could be interpreted either way.

[@garyhenderson9303]

@@georgebush6002 If you watched the video you will have seen how good they are at DIY, and can decide for yourself if you think they could have painted that without tape.

[@butafly5117]

Yeah I was about to say. I was always told by my family "I you hire a painter and he masks everything off you need to hire a new painter". Any painter who is worth using will be able to paint 99% of the house without the need for masking tape

[@HeyTezza]

Hahaha shabby shit look, gold!

[@waterbuck]

This is how my grandfather used to do work. Measure once, cut twice, and caulk the crap out of the gaps. He never really cared about what things looked like as long as they were functional.

[@justinreilly4111]

definitely enjoyed the new style content. Keep up the hard work and integration of reaction videos will be a great addition to an already awesome channel. Hope you guys have settled into the new place, and are all doing well. Cant wait to see some more experimental projects, as its humbling to see a great finish carpenter learn more skills, and share the good and the bad.

[@glendalewis5618]

Loved your “cheeky” commentary!! 😂😂 Such a great learning tool for us newbies!! Looking forward to more!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@snowkainesbox7206]

This dude is a troll...

[@poptomop]

I really enjoy how they explain that base is typically fastened with 18g nails but then go through all this effort to avoid taking existing base off. My guy, the price of the multitool blade you just roasted would get you a set of 3 pry bars.

[@rayray8687]

@Greg Oleszweski: Yep, most trim less than 50 years old can be removed in a matter of minutes with your fingers and a $6.00 Richards flatbar. The 100 yr old stuff requires a $12.00 kit of bars and a backing trowel and a lot of precaution that you don’t pull half the wall plaster off with it. BUT…here’s the clincher…when some fool has installed the baseboards with ‘trim screws’ (another stupid idea) and PL-400 you’re better off to just demolish the entire house with a large grenade and start over, lol.

[@WarPigstheHun]

Yeah, I don't like using my oscillator for regular straight cuts. It's designed for flush cutting and that's all I use it for. If I want a quick cut I'd rather use my jigsaw. Edit: and sanding!

[@rayray8687]

@@WarPigstheHun: The guy in this video seems genuinely knowledgeable but the saw in this clip looks to me like a rotary cutter not an oscillating tool.

[@WarPigstheHun]

@@rayray8687 nah, I have the same tool from DeWalt. It's labeled "oscillating multi tool." Amazing for flush cuts but cutting regularly is a nightmare. Everything needs to be secure on the table or they will vibrate off it.

[@rayray8687]

@@WarPigstheHun: Yep, you’re right. I first watched the video on a small screen but when I expanded it it’s definitely a multi tool. I have two of these, a corded and a cordless, and they are a godsend for lots of situations in general trim carpentry but they certainly aren’t designed for fine cabinetry, lol. When cutting 100 yr old dried trim they tend to burn their way through rather than cut so you need to keep an eye on the smoke detectors! But anyway, HERE’S THE BONUS!! When the blade has no teeth left whatsoever (which doesn’t take very long) it makes a perfect drywall tool for cutting out j-boxes, plumbing access panels and so on! Even the non-toothed edge of the blade cuts perfectly through drywall with no danger of cutting something you weren’t supposed to cut. I actually keep a 3rd oscillating cutter instead of a rotary cutter just for this purpose. Cheers and happy renovating!

[@beardbuilds5140]

I just like how as the video progresses so does your level of rage with the “quality” of work 🤣🤣🤣

[@garyK.45ACP]

"Coming soon...Moldings in a spray can! Just like our "cover trim", no sanding or masking necessary!" Looks great in low resolution photos from across the room...especially when covered by furniture, draperies or strategically placed flower pots! It's garbage! They'll sell millions of feet of this stuff!

[@boofuls]

Moulding in s spray can 🤔 I’d buy that for a 💵

[@vidalexperience]

I actually just use Great Stuff Spray and then sand down the foam once it dries to a trim shape. 🤣

[@canadianwelder3899]

That's the best tool I ever bought, no problems cutting straight. You know what they say "A tool is only as good as the skill of operator"

[@TheTheoneshoe]

Compared to just removing and replacing with new trim, this stuff accomplishes the trifecta - it takes longer to install, looks bad, and costs more. What’s not to like?

[@Enroxxx]

Exactly! What are the benefits? 🙄

[@tony0327]

Great idea showing the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Awesome!

[@lisaferrara8120]

I am currently repairing a door casing that a contractor cut to fit a granite countertop. He used two chunks of wood to fill in the casing, not bothering to match the style. This stuff looks exactly like what I am replacing.

[@bighead0107]

You should get some of it and show how it could look like when a professional installs it. Make a mock wall and go crazy.

[@ismaelmarrero465]

I loved this review; I laughed so much at your reaction, I saw the pain, hey it comes down to taking pride in what you do and this missed the mark, thanks.

[@jessehay893]

“That’s ahh that’s rough idk” I’m dead I feel ya brother

[@surlycanadian]

In the freeze frame where the installer is wiping the caulking with the damp rag, it also looks like the transition block has a wider radius on its top edge then the cover trim.

[@Cimone90]

Wooooow. This makes me feel pretty damn good about some of the trim work I've done in my own home now. It looks 100 times better than this

[@kathyyeager6055]

OMG...it's like the bath fitter of the carpentry world. that's Horrendous! I love the reaction video though! Richard your work is masterful! I have followed you from DFW Crown days

[@thanos2149]

I have a nephew who always tells me, there is this new way. And I always tell him just because it's new doesn't mean it's good. And this is the case in point.

[@donaldpyles2891]

Richard, I am going to love this series. I had to stop watching the Saturday morning DIY shows because of the crap they do. When I saw a so called professional use a hollow core door for a kitchen counter, I had to shut it off. Pallets and hollow core doors are not carpentry. The comment about "do worry if your seam doesn't line up you can caulk them, makes me wonder if this stuff was developed by a caulking company to sell their product. Can't wait for the next video.

[@OBO2515]

That cover molding matches the ruff floor. Next week they’ll come out with a cover floor 😂😂

[@Kebmoz]

You'll never believe me but I was literally typing "Good from far, far from good" as you starting saying it yourself.

[@renski8976]

My goodness, I nearly fell over when I saw the bead of caulk and their transition.

[@MihailoStojkovic]

Haha that's my fathers favourite saying "it's good from a far, but far from good"

[@skilledrex294]

How many bracelets should you wear while installing cover trim? I think it depends on how much you’re trying to distract the viewer from seeing what a crappy job you’re doing.

[@rayray8687]

@Skilledrex: Anyone who wears any kind of jewelry while operating machinery is a fool. It’s illegal in most factories and is just plain stupid. This video within the video looks like the ‘jenius’ brainchild of a gender-confused biker with zero knowledge of carpentry.

[@tommanning13]

Is a little cleavage the finish coat?

[@scottbuchanan150]

The call is…..”Unnecessary Roughness” on the carpenters!! Ha!!! 🤣 (6:48). Good call Ref Richard!! 🤣🤣

[@Voyagersk9]

You know what they say? Do your best and caulk the rest!! 😫😫😝😝 Oh man!! If you cut wrong then cut long!! Hahahah. I’m sorry that I install was horrible!! You guys are amazing! Been a trim carpenter for 38 years and really enjoy watching you guys work and do it right! 👍👍

[@angelrosario2302]

This reminds me on a house I just finish working installing baseboard, pivot door, and door casings, and adjusting doors that don't close or keep swings because they were out of level (plumb) and the people who install the wood floor didn't take the time to level it, or do a good job, completely horrible situation, so my team of 4 guys spend almost 400 hrs altogether to finish and make it look the way it suppose to be, keep the good work, love your channel, thanks

[@adamweinstein505]

Somebody had to have submitted that video on April Fools. That is some trash - you were too kind. Keep up the great work!

[@jedadiahsmith6003]

I love solutions to problems that were never problems in The first place.

[@andrewcooke-hedin1903]

This was hilarious. Make more of these!

[@Doityourselfwithjoe]

Being a trim carpenter myself,,,,,, I have never seen anything like that. OMG! Also love the nail set!

[@MrArchie800]

I am amazed that any trim company would actually allow this advert to go out.

[@fja4916]

@6:25 😳😂🤣 Love your reaction. Way too kind 🤣

[@bigred8633]

I used to do trim carpentry, I wasn't the best but I wasn't the worst. I found everything you said in this video amusing and I must say I agree and got mad at that little piece too lol.

[@paulinemonastero322]

Yes we love this and we need more of these bc it will help us and possibly save us extra unnecessary work.

[@marcolaquatra2348]

It’s like trim with extra steps great idea 💡

[@Gingerhomeandgarden]

How many short cuts did they take... ugh.... its pretty.. but the nuts and bolts are ... 🙊 speechless

[@michaeldepow6663]

Hey, I haven't seen you in a few years on KZbin, my fault for getting so much work. Just want to thank you though because you basically taught me how to do crown and now I'm pretty damn good at it from all of your tips and tricks

[@isiahrowser]

I really like how you stay humble in your craft. Keep up the good work sir. I would definitely hire you if you lived in my area.👍🏾👍🏾

[@mortensendesign918]

In addition to not crossing your arms when using the miter saw, I'd also recommend getting all the little cut off scraps off the saw before starting a new cut.

[@JusthandyhelpSA]

😃lol, 6:45🚩 on the play "unnecessary roughness". Good call. Appreciate the video and insight. God bless and keep up the quality work and vids

[@dvig3261]

Just found this video, and am pleased with your attitude regarding attention to detail. Honestly I didn't see the point to the "transition blocks" at least as shown in the painting section of the video. My wife and I just bought a house which the former tenant had installed his own flooring. Oh my, the workmanship left so much to be desired.

[@CC-oy8ii]

The molding looks clean AF

[@djpmnyc]

“Man, that is rough!!” 🤣😂🤣

[@williamkeithwatts5192]

As a carpenter with nearly 40 yrs experience, you're exactly right!

[@JRS2248]

your right who comes up with this stuff. what a piece of you know what.

[@daveribbons3050]

Professionally installed. ! 🤨😂😂😂 It's a flip baby !! 😂😂😂

[@crgomarro]

This is the trim carpentry version of the one dude from the Verge building a PC... Lmaoo

[@adameglen3593]

Richard where do you get these commercials?They are entertaining hah hah ha LMAO!!!

[@Cityboy-cl4mt]

great way to ensure you never get called back from that client OR their friends HAHAHAHA.

[@troyschmidgall6174]

The cover trim finish is typically what I get called out to fix for my customers! lol

[@terencemerritt]

You need to do wayyyyy more of these Richard. This was a great video. Do more!

[@FrancoDFernando]

that looked much more difficult than tearing up the old baseboards and installing new ones lol

[@ReneeRosensteel]

Thank you for this. I appreciate your analysis.

[@bretburt7317]

You are dead on with your analysis! It's what my Dad calls a "Ten footer" for a car...looks fine from ten feet away. That's the kind of project that I would bid at a competitive rate, get underbid by a "handyman" and then get asked to come back to fix all the mistakes.

[@sbraudrick]

DIY'er here... happen to be working on baseboard currently, using the 5 1/4" cancer board.... my 12" Dewalt is so old that I have to cut it flat... but this vid is the ultimate "caulk & paint will make it is what it ain't".... thanks for contributing to KZbin University!

[@vapertainment5313]

The bracelets are killing me. And then he said just fill any gaps with caulk. Im dying over here.

[@eskatosgaming]

I like these, they are pretty fun. Good to hear your perspectives on things.

[@Mister_Durden]

Base trim is like the easiest thing to remove, and reinstall without even damaging it

[@robertbamford8266]

Covertrim. Reminds me of the ads on TV for a one-day tub and shower makeover. Put (fiberglass?) shells over existing and call it brand new and sparkling fresh. And hope they killed all the old mold.

[@CAlex419]

This is a fun idea. Definitely looking forward to this series. Love all your other stuff of course, but this gives a new spin on the teaching angle. Awesome job.

[@markhershey8957]

Wow. I’d much rather have you redo my trim. Wait….I did have you redo my trim! Still looks great and still really enjoy your videos.

[@tsherry3223]

In regards to the first vid. If you buy a house to reno it. It literally takes a few minutes to rip off base and case. It still takes you the same amount of time to measure and cut new or this cover trim

[@travissweeden9074]

Yes!!!!!! This reaction video was great.Looking forward to the next one. Ive been in the trades my whole life, starting

[@everdin5713]

Thanks to your videos, I’ve installed crown molding and weinscot. I appreciate what you do for us. Definitely love your tutorials. No need for cover trim over here 😅😅

[@Flameblade69]

My dad has been a carpenter for nearly 40 years now. He doesn't really have a motto or anything like that and isn't a stubborn old fart who sticks to the old ways to do his work he is very progressive but I have noticed over the years that he prefers to never use short-cuts and instead takes his time on every little detail to make sure it looks perfect. Of course some people want their jobs done as quickly as possible but the people in my town learned that even though my dad might take longer than others to finish a job they know that my dad will be 100% dedicated to the job and won't leave any imperfection behind and even tries to save money for the customer.

[@j.d.1488]

The expression here on east coast is, "it looks good from Brooklyn". Lol

[@byFraggs]

This was hilarious !!!😂😂😂 more of these

[@jimbendtsen8841]

I'm almost speechless, except to say " What a fucking HACK!" Both the product, and the installer.

[@getberget]

This was amazong! More videos like this pls

[@mb17477]

I really appreciate your open response to a product that is really just meant to deceive people. It is a waste of material, total shame. Developed from people who do not understand Construction. Thank you for your consistency and your humor and willingness to suggest that everything has the opportunity to be better and there’s always potential. It’s much better than just generally making fun of things. There is too much of that going around. Keep up these kind of videos!

[@georgebush6002]

The hollow needed be the same thickness as the existing base so the baseboard installs plumb. The install was under a severe handicap from the start.

[@ridgmont61]

Oscillating tool used with a curved blade work fairly well at cutting a straight line.

[@hyeater98]

Always like hearing your thoughts as a young journeyman. 🤙keep it up .

[@jghartman4482]

Excellent! "It looks good from far, but up close it's looks far from good." Pro comment.

[@jmeds_jammin]

This stuff is a solution without a problem. Taking out molding is stupid easy

[@Capuchinbird]

"It's unnecessary roughness" 😂 Now you're sounding like a trim carpenter referee. Lol

[@NLDHGRockStaR]

oh man, i wish i could have seen the end of this video, my screen short circuit in the middle from all my tears!

[@1986subway]

Oh all that jewelry was all you needed to know about that "Carpenter"😂😂😂

[@myRefuge3710]

"I'll make more reaction videos so that we cringe together." 🤣👏👏

[@michaelgrzywa]

Totally appreciate your expertise.

[@1coolcontractor]

Unnecessary roughness. I need to remember that one for my apprentice. 👊

[@Ceedeetunis]

One man’s garbage is another man’s treasure. Most people care less about details as long as the after of whatever project they embark on is better than the before-even if slightly. You obviously care about your craft but i can see a weekend DIY’er getting extra brownie points for using this product to knock out a honey todo list.

[@robertsabella7298]

I agree with you on some aspects. I would probably take the old base off unless it was install before the floor was installed. I wouldn't have used that system. I differ with you about an oscillating tool. Maybe if you buy a cheaply tool. Mine is a Fein which I would recommend to anyone. I've made very precise cuts with mine. Very intricate cuts that require little or know filling in work. Sometimes the cheaper tool is the problem. But best.

[@willfishing5605]

"Don't worry about gaps, you can caulk them later" OMG, RUUUNNNN!!!

[@19993gt]

I like this idea bro.. definitely make more of these lol

[@johndavidnew]

I dont cross my arms at the miter saw. Anymore. I still use it to cut my grilled cheese sandwiches into two right-triangles. Cut the crust off of one side and it turns into a tasty grilled cheese speed square.

[@phylliscage]

Thanks so much. You're THE bests!!!