How To Paint Baseboards Over Carpet For SUPER CLEAN Lines! DIY

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[@dougs7367]

I use old vertical blind slats cut to 3-4 feet and push it under the baseboard, shielding the carpet, moving it along as I paint.

[@tiffanyweldon2489]

THANK YOU! That just saved me using up my masking tape for the carpet side and saved me on buying a 10"~ drywall knife! I have old ass blinds that will do the trick!

[@OutlawEntertainmentlmc]

That tape is easily $9 a roll

[@OutlawEntertainmentlmc]

He ain't even holding his brush right, that's a $5 paint bush, who rolls 6:56 their baseboards ?

[@martytaylor8742]

Every professional painter and the DIY'ers like me have their own means and methods. This video is done very well and gives everyone some good ideas. Thanks for the tips.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@williamfreeman6935]

Professional painter for 38 years now and everything this guy is showing you is correct and explained well.

[@SuperChalkster]

lmfao

[@Grahame59]

Masking works well if you are lucky to have a gap at the bottom of the skirting board though here in the UK our skirting boards don't usually have a gap. Also I'd suggest also putting a tarpaulin or cover over the main carpet to avoid any paint drips from the paint can, etc.

[@gilpetperdon9831]

Yes, I live in the UK too and don't know if thats the same with me because my carpet is quite thick but now I realise I probably don't have a gap, such an American thing, everything they have just bloody works.

[@georgemacdonald5282]

In our houses in uk dont have any gap between skirting and floor, if you can tuck your carpet under the skirting there must be something wrong

[@georgemacdonald5282]

You dont need to put masking tape on the wall to paint the skirting boards etc and you dont need to be a professional to cut in your paint so to avoid masking tape.

[@LobbyDaLobster]

Same with Australia

[@keenapowell8715]

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[@FixThisHouse]

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[@hotdiva38]

Awesome

[@tinahowson8335]

I guess everyone has a take on doing this, however as a DIY beginner these tips are invaluable. Thank you

[@unknownveteran7046]

Out of all the videos I have seen so far on painting trim boards this by fair has been the best simple step by step video and so simple for me. I had to watch this video a few times due to my short term memory loss. So coming from someone like me that’s a big kuddos !!! God bless

[@AmericanSoldierSioux1969]

That wide brown packing paper (for me) is the best method to cover the carpeting and a great idea.....I'm a clumsy painter, lol. The blue tape is too skinny for me and I'd get it all over the carpet. Thanks for posting and sharing my friend. 👍👍

[@kfiscal01]

I just use a thin piece of cardboard, about 2ft long and push it underneath the baseboard. Dont paint to the ends of the cardboard, leave about 5 inches on each end clean and gently pull it in the direction you're painting,keeping it under the base. Usually a couple pieces will do an average room.

[@gregflores8959]

Likewise, simple, effective cheap.

[@manchesterexplorer8519]

I use modified Vinyl siding , just cut the edges off to turn it into a 2.5 inch flat strip . Slides under the baseboard with no issues and its reusable.

[@cjlivingstone6011]

@@manchesterexplorer8519 I have always used a piece of metal soffit capping,,

[@aalemap1]

I do the same for any trim...

[@rafalsanbra9758]

Awesome ideas to help those that always wonder how not to mess up their little paint projects. Once they are done they realized it's like "what is this mess"! 😢

[@FixThisHouse]

Than you for the feedback! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

[@gregflores8959]

@@FixThisHouseThe fact that you need to use tape at all tells me you are not a qualified painter, learn how to ‘cut an edge’, it’s much faster and cheaper.

[@paulhughes3961]

I'm a retired painting contractor of 36 years. The tapering method is by far the fastest and most efficient method. You don't need to use a drywall knife , just use your fingers to push it down and under the base.

[@thedbcooperforum]

Actually, tile and wood flooring is the best option..carpet is way old school in Florida...

[@wolemai]

@@thedbcooperforum We LOVE our carpeted floors upstairs. Not everybody wants to spend all their lives walking on cold, hard stone.

[@thedbcooperforum]

@@wolemai snowbirds are not in my equation, lol ever heard of house slippers..

[@Royboy50]

@@thedbcooperforumnot everyone lives in Florida,some of us in fact most of us live in colder climes where carpet is the best option ,btw hard floors still get paint on them if you don’t mask

[@thedbcooperforum]

@@Royboy50 my comment explained I live in Florida, my comment never claimed to not need tape..I did say snowbirds excluded and slippers are available everywhere...

[@josimpson7999]

This tape method is genius 👏🏻

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@brianf7405]

On past jobs I’ve take a roll of plastic, and cut it to about 6” wide. Then unroll it and using a plastic drywall blade/scraper I just tuck it under the baseboard and then get to painting. After it’s dry, just pull the plastic and roll it back up

[@stephenwilliams944]

Preparation and patience are key. We all need to be reminded of these factors from time to time. I thoroughly enjoyed the video and learnt a good tip to use a putty knife for the carpet and the tape. Thank you.

[@happyme3376]

I'm getting ready to paint my living room and this is so helpful. Thank you!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for watching! I wish you well on your project! 🙏🏽😊

[@brettmullins751]

another video that is helpful with painting baseboards..you are helpful person to show your videos

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much Brett! 🙏🏽😊

[@tktyfour3]

Nothing beats a steady hand

[@junieadams53]

Could not be happier. I am about to start painting. Thank you so much.😊❤ . You are the best.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for the love and support! Really means a lot! I wish you the best on your project! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

[@CMooreStarts]

I am so using this when I paint one of my bedrooms next month. Thanks G.

[@FixThisHouse]

Glad to help bro! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

[@nealerobertson4493]

The Frog Tape people also do a yellow "delicate" tape as opposed to the green stuff shown in this video. It's less likely to remove paint from the wall.

[@Bull_sheet_Bob]

I invented painting and decorating. And I can confirm that these 3 methods are legit. You can also take the skirting board off or take the edge of the carpet up and then once finished, tuck it back in.

[@alanedwards8239]

Take the skirting board off! Seriously?

[@joejones6010]

I've recently learned you can use Floetrol to help with the brush marks.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for the advice 🙏🏽😊

[@buddyboy4x44]

I use roofing tar paper. Always some left over, very stiff, works great, zero cost.

[@FixThisHouse]

That’s a great idea! Thank you for sharing! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

[@manchesterexplorer8519]

Find some scrap vinyl siding or buy it new as its worth it, cut the edges off to form it into a 2.5 inch wide flat strips . Wedge the plastic beneath the baseboard and the problem is solved. I keep about 20 pieces of it at 6 foot lengths in my Van as this works perfect 👍 Taping is " NOT" the way to do this.

[@sontwo3948]

Good video. This guy definitely knows what he is doing. Same technique I used myself for years as a painter.

[@daiiahi3403]

I prefer the tape as to the paint shield. The tape is a lot more labor but the results are almost fool proof is done right.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for the feedback! Tape is definitely full-proof 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

[@Lisamari821]

This is an AWESOME video! They show several methods and the instructions are very clear and easy to follow.

[@debbiedoor2693]

Great information for an inexperienced DIYourselfer. Thank you so much. I like using the blue paint along with a straight edge.

[@stephenhoughton4542]

I'm a retired decorator and I've always used a strip of card and just moved it along the bottom of the skirting board sorted

[@umoramayori]

Ive been using at10" or larger mud blade and running it under the base board. Using only the middle 80% ish of the blade, so when sliding it left or right, no paint on the edge smears on the carpet. Although wit the fluffier carpets, using the tape, under the baseboard is best; keeps the carpet from springing into the wet paint, gluing it to the baseboard.

[@dwurry1]

In stead of tape, paper or other stuff, take your painter's tarp and tuck it under the base board. That way, it'll be there when you do the wall too...or vice versa. Also, paint wall, then install base board.

[@claudenobles779]

Ya gotta respect creativity and getting results. Excellent sir

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

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for sure@@FixThisHouse

[@KingBeezy410]

Super helpful! I have a roll of paper that I completely forgot about. Thanks for the info!

[@joshkeeley1984]

Solid video, man. You touched on every point. Every question I had. Boom! Answered. Like a boss.

[@ronm6585]

Thanks. I usually do the first method that you showed. 👍🏻🖌

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you Ron! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

[@AnthonyDibiaseIdeas]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

[@JakeViers]

GREAT ideas with th tape and paper method. Never thought of the paper idea. Definitely trying that the next time. Thanks!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! I’m glad I could be of help! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

[@georgemacdonald5282]

Great video, i think i prefer the first method even though it takes a bit longer, i used low tack masking tape on the walls so there was less chance of ripping the wallpaper taking the masking tape off, really good video.

[@officialshadetreeamerica]

You hit it out of the park again! Putting wax paper under the baseboard seems like the best way for me to paint. I'm too clumsy to have just tape on the carpet.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! I’m glad I was able to show options you liked 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

[@hotdiva38]

Me too I think I'm going to try this one

[@DougEllis-lg5lv]

Nice job explaining the various methods 👍 Nice flow to the video 👍 Time for me to do my baseboards & trim 😁 Well done 👍

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for the love and support and for the awesome feedback my friend! I wish you well on your project 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

[@DougEllis-lg5lv]

@@FixThisHouse Followed 👊

[@Sarbet888]

Thank you for the help and not wasting your time and our time.

[@Buds4u]

I absolutely love this....!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@sallysmith4231]

I’ve done this for years!

[@FixThisHouse]

Nice! 👍🏽

[@kelvinpotter3408]

In England the skirting is tight to the floor. So the carpet will not push under it.

[@SteveStoke]

Great video mate very helpful.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@JuanRodriguez-km9hl]

Great show Very informative

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

[@AndreaCuchetto]

The “touch-up-cup” is a good idea, too.

[@FixThisHouse]

Yes love that small cup!

[@MeHim-d4j]

Run some masking tape along it and tuck tape under skirting " fast and simple,wait till dry then peel off ,job done

[@brian623]

I’ve been doing this sort of work for 30 years. Basically you don’t have to tuck it on the skirting you you put the mask in type about half an inch up the skirting then Paul make the carpet tuck down back of carpet

[@welshman2081]

Hi great ideas if you have a gap under your baseboard, we in the UK call this skirting board, which is placed on top of the floorboard, so tucking under would not work. Regards welshman2081

[@nickhickson8738]

And having that gap often results in the edge of the carpet becoming dirty as dust can blow in draughty circumstances.

[@joshmancs]

Of course it works on uk skirting boards. You must live in an old place.

[@user-ye9ph5iq5z]

Thanks for this

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@flartas]

When painting the skirting board leave a gap of 3mm above the carpet, no need for tape or pallet knifes etc. No one comes into your home and gets on their knees to look at the board and it can't be noticed when standing up.

[@maximspvp2279]

An old painter once showed me a trick for this, the cover of a standard notebook slid under the baseboard and move it as you paint.

[@philallen5406]

This is all well and good if you have a gap, base board or skirting as it know in New Zealand which is usually fixed before the floor coverings go down last to prospect it from workers all over it, so painting after does require some additional skill by the painter or home handy man not to get paint the caret edge

[@hotdiva38]

Awesome thank you I think I'll be doing the third method more easier

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! I’m glad I could be of help! 😊🙏🏽

[@downside1237]

The best thing for carpet and baseboard is to get yourself No residue duct tape. Investing a few dollars in 2 or 3 rolls of this makes the job a hell of a lot easier.You can leave it down as long as you need to until you're done then pull it all up at once. Make your strip as long as you can handle it. Keep it taut, and firmly press downward and toward the baseboard having the edge slightly curled as you apply pressure, from slightly the middle pressing down and forward getting the edge under the board. You'll get about 1/4 inch to almost 1/2 inch underneath. I very been able to do it with 3/4 inch carpet.

[@gianthills]

you can use a trowel or those straight metal things they have at paint shops

[@jimnora1705]

I use a 36x6 strip of laminate with 2in. masking tape along the edge. The laminate is thin enough to slide along as you work. Replacing the tape after finishing a complete length of baseboard.

[@jackblack-um6dr]

Good tip mate thank you from Australia.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@billyboland2391]

Brilliant idea.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@richardkawucha1232]

Your technique is fine, if your baseboards are above the wooden floor. For homes built in the 50's, the floors were hardwood and the baseboards rested on them. I went to Lowes and bought 6 thin sheets of sign making plastic. These are 18" x 24" in size. Using my wide putty knife I tuck their wide edge between the baseboard and carpet. As they lay back onto my drop cloth their weight keeps them in place. If needed, a bit of pressure on them, as I paint keeps them in place. They're also thin enough that I can slip them under doors and paint them, without removing them. I do take off the door knobs.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for sharing your technique! 🙏🏽😊

[@dliv1687]

I like the third method best

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for the input! 🙏🏽😊

[@shaunamalone5165]

I think I’m going to use the paper, although I like the tape but it seems tedious. Thanks!!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad i could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@dyuan3298]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@vinnart]

Good advice for tucking the tape. Bad advice to submerge a paintbrush for cleaning. This can damage the ferrule by making it swell and ruin a brush. To make cleaning easy and save paint from getting into ferrule wrap blue painter tape around the ferulle and over bristles where it connect about a half inch. When done peel the tape toward the bristles where you will see it blocked paint from getting into the ferrule which is how brushes get ruined. I have brushes that are 30yrs old and good as new with this practice. Makes clean up easier too.

[@antoniowade3318]

Thank you bro, all methods can work, I really appreciated your video, Sir. Thanks, Wade Out..

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you Antonio! Means a lot!

[@ericsanoe3206]

I was worried how to paint without touching the rug but thanks to this wonderful it helps me a lot!

[@Holden0583]

Great Video I think I’ll go with the Taping method….thank you kind sir 😊

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@anthonyariola6278]

Wow ….I would have never thought of that 👍

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@2romes945]

Nice. Thx. The paper method deserves a try.

[@daves4673]

This was extraordinarily helpful. Thank you!!

[@steveruschin5191]

That’s excellent!

[@oneolddog8809]

I have several lengths of thin plastic strips. Slide between base board and carpet and paint. Have done miles like this.

[@lilgeorge34]

Thanks for sharing this, its very useful to know.

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@The-Ford-Man]

use a softer bristle brush and you will not see the brush marks you do not need the tape at all i have been a painter for over 30 years never got 1 drop on any carpet if anything get a nice sheet of alloy sheet put it under then paint along it the move it a long if you useing a gloss paint make sure you turp it down so it givies you a nice flow and not pulling

[@charturner7527]

Great tips!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@charturner7527]

@@FixThisHouse Absolutely

[@mpasaa]

Painting is all about the preparation ;-)

[@johnclowes3894]

All good ideas. Just a couple of tips if I may. First. Use Pink frog tape Not green or any other colour when applying it to walls. Green is too tacky and could rip paint or paper off walls. As for the large plasters spatular I’d personally move it along as I go rather than taking it out and putting it back. Other than that good tips.👍

[@ChrisPhD74]

This is a great idea we’re going do to this today. Thanks!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@Nite20fly]

i like paper one. thank you

[@FaithHouck]

You are amazing!!!!!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! I’m glad I could help! 🙏🏽😊

[@BC-vt2nv]

If my baseboards looked that great I'd be done 😂😂

[@brendamccoy7390]

Very helpful

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@MalcolmJames-sg3zg]

Good tip. Thanks

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! I’m glad to help! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

[@olgamiller216]

That is very clever! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!

[@thomasassim-ita1787]

Very instructive video ❤

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! 🙏🏽😊

[@tsetendorjee9040]

Thank you for sharing your How To Paint Baseboards Over Carpet For SUPER CLEAN Lines! DIY!❤

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could help! 🙏🏽😊

[@adammac4960]

Been a P+D 17 years always used masking tape. It’s just there to protect the carpet which means still need to cut in. The mistake people make is they leather the paint into the tape when painting the boards which risks leaking onto the carpet which is a pain in the arse.

[@666Azazel.]

Good video I never thought of these ways.I would of been armature and got A tiny bit of paint on the carpet.

[@niftyblad]

First method Is best and mask tape doesn't stick as fast as frog tape but as u say its a nice clean line finish even professionals mess it up I guess some times

[@AndrewLumsden]

NEVER use hot water to clean brushes and rollers. Paint is more likely to become hard and form a skin with hot water. Only ever use cold water which will more easily and quickly dilute the paint.

[@howardebenstein3204]

A bit of liquid hand or dish soap helps, then rinse well and shake dry.

[@paulbolton1071]

Good idea and saves such a lot of worry and time especially if you have a carpet fitted will certainly be trying this 👍. Paul Uk

[@marietesta7076]

Thank you for the great video! 😍 I've watched your content before, and as always, your videos are fantastic. 👍

[@nayanmdesai]

My wife said that remove carpet and wall first and then paint baseboard in 5 minutes. My 2 sons suggested removing baseboard and spray paint in 1 minute. I live with genius family.🤣😂😂

[@Anna-wu8mp]

Great tips which are very well explained. I just found you so I will be checking out more of your content. Thank you

[@kbvbr0]

Years ago bought 4’ plastic sections that the ends are angled and slip under baseboard, easy. No idea why I don’t see them for sale guess I lucked out

[@steveowen7211]

Absolute genius 😂😂

[@GA-tl4iy]

Thanks a lot, a great and a professional job you did.