Use THIS Baseboard IDEA on Your Next Project!

[@normm.7265]

LOVE the bloopers. We never doubted your humanity. Never thought you were perfect. But you are relatable and approachable. Rock on SP!

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

Yesss LOL

[@thetrexgorawr]

As someone who works is water and mold restoration. If you want to make that really water proof, chalk it to the ground. Otherwise the water will still get under it, even from normal use. It'll use the grout lines as highways. The base is water proof but the sheet rock is a food source for mold. An option if you don't like the chalked base look. You can run a small bead at the wall floor meeting. So when you snap your base in it'll be hidden. Disclaimer this is for plastic base only!!!! Also great content love you guys!

[@haaalbo]

glad to see creative solutions to our current supply chain issues. There's always a way! I lived in South FL with humidity so I used PVC/vinyl moulding for the base and crown so I wouldn't have issues. As you know, they don't have many options so I added one on top of the other to get a unique look. Thanks for all the great tips.

[@Titantitan001]

My man being a problem solver not a problem starter. Good attitude to have mate. There is always a way.

[@illestofdemall13]

I live in Fort Lauderdale so I know what you mean.

[@henrylint3227]

The nail in the brush trick is genius! Love the channel!

[@thezfunk]

I did PVC base in my laundry room. I knew I didn't want wood and was surprised to find a matching white PVC base at Menards. Caulked it well and basically made a bathtub.

[@billhill3526]

That's what I was thinking.

[@utubewillyman]

Please don't say Menards. I moved out of the Midwest and there are only two things I miss: Menards and Autumn.

[@lostreb]

First, the polystyrene is "perfect" for my ongoing recovering from the 2021 14 below zero damage project. I would never have even considered it. The tip on cutting fast so you don't melt it? Thank you. No telling how many cuts I would have made before I finally came to that realization. Also, your paint brush suspension system?!?!?!? PRICELESS!!!!! Why didn't I think of that 55 years ago when I was basically just doing painting for a couple of years. Duh... You guys ROCK. Please keep up the great tips and hints.

[@ncooty]

I had that exact same thought on that tip about cutting polystyrene fast. I'd have thought it was just the nature of the material and I'd have just deburred every #%×& cut. :)

[@lostreb]

@@ncooty I would probably have concluded "I'll never use this $#*t ever again in life!!!!" "Operator Error" would have never entered into my thought process. "And then," the "EXPERTS" brought reality and common sense into the equation. That was a Fantastic Tip from Stud Pack!!

[@TR4Ajim]

Quick tip when doing baseboard. Find the wall studs beforehand and mark their location with pieces of blue painters tape. Then when nailing the baseboard you’ll always hit a stud.

[@ryanmacewen511]

I do that myself. Works well. For oddball situations where woods not available, I'll use some adhesive, even hot glue at times.

[@locke3141]

I did this last time I did trim. Had some weird looks from those helping, but when I was able to blaze through the nailing and not have to jumble with a stud finder, they understood.

[@garycasper2929]

Honestly, the glue is overkill & you’re screwing the next person that has to go to take it off.

[@orcoastgreenman]

@@garycasper2929- It's better than having to straighten an old floor or wall enough for finish nails alone to hold. I don't think they are advocating gluing commonly or for situations where brads or finish nails alone will hold it. I have spots on almost every trim job where a bit of adhesive makes it possible to get the trim to stay where I need it, but never use glue where nails suffice, for exactly the reason you mention. Hopefully our combined comments will keep some "ovrkill bill" from gluing all of their trim in place!😂

[@michaelmaas5544]

@@garycasper2929thinking of someone taking your work apart 😂😂😂

[@stretchsws6]

If you aren’t planning on running shoe moulding or quarter round on the base in the future. you should run a bead of caulk along the blue tape before painting to fill in the gaps between the tile and baseboard. When you removed the tape when done painting you have a clean gap free look.

[@priceandpride]

Ya those gaps under look unfinished

[@ericgardner5548]

Was wondering that myself, but also so water doesn't get behind into the sub floor and wall I would think? I was curious why he didn't run a bead of caulk there.

[@Stephen-yd7ce]

Agreed, water can run right under that.

[@csimet]

Pickup color-matched (to the grout or baseboard) silicon. Creates a nice finished look under the baseboard and keeps water, cleaning supplies, etc. from seeping under and discoloring. Especially important in bathrooms and kitchens that get regular "wet" floor cleanings.

[@BrianLawrence-vk3pu]

Time and materials but mostly time. ALL tile should be caulked in any space where the plane changes. This includes shower walls. This prevents cracking and keeps water out. Most tile installers neglect this step as it creates an entire day to accomplish before grout is installed. Though it only takes an hour or so, it requires a full day for curing so most ignore this step. I have yet to work for a contractor who will allow me to do this step. I am currently unemployed.

[@arsenicjones9125]

That stone baseboard is a million dollar idea that is way more affordable than it seems when you see how beautiful it is. I’d be showing off my baseboard to strangers in the line at the grocery! Lol that really is a slick modern look

[@goovitoo]

Who sells the stone backsplash 7 or 8ft long at a good price?

[@BretClements]

Jordan the out takes are golden! Keep 'em coming! Excellent content as always guys.

[@matthewmiller4747]

Pvc base molding works pretty good too.

[@HomeRapidRepair]

100% looks great too

[@bigwebguy]

Hey Stud Pack, try using a clear caulk against the floor just before you paint. Prevents any bleed under the tape and will fill the dips in grout lines. Either tool the caulk or pull the tape asap after painting so the tape can cut the caulk. Makes the base look scribed to fit.

[@sundoesshine8583]

Cool! The dips were really bugging me!

[@TEAMPHY6]

Could maybe bottom butter the baseboard with the clear caulk right before install!

[@mrcryptozoic817]

I am grateful to you guys for showing the fix for things that have gone wrong. That's what is missing from TOH and some other shows. They show one of the perfect ways to do something but not the way to fix a blunder.

[@gblair999]

Hey Paul. I’m an electrician and I have had clients ask me about projects outside my primary discipline. I owe a ton of what I know and what I can speak to , to you and your son. An ocean of knowledge. Y’all are amazing at what y’all do. Love all the videos.

[@charleshenderson9058]

You and Jordan are my favorites. Y’all give me answers to questions I haven’t even thought of yet! Mucho respect!!!

[@margaretbear]

Finished a bathroom renovation a couple of months ago - used the 12x4 subway tiles for the baseboard with Schluter trim - it does look nice, but man, the stone option is sweet and would have been SO much easier! It would have taken me 30 minutes instead of hours of cuts and grouting... and would have looked awesome. The poly option actually looks pretty good too! Love love love the out takes and comments (outfeed table 🤣🤣🤣).

[@dracoirs]

Such PHENOMENAL content, I love the trip to the depot where you explain things there and it would be awesome if you showed more of that. You guys are such an inspiration! I honestly feel pride for you guys with how well you do!

[@casid9929]

I'm glad you like the product. I used it in my bath and the shoe in kitchen. When I mop, no problem!

[@wizengy]

I especially like that plastic type of molding for the bathroom. When I install it I run a continuous line of caulk along the bottom and ends. This is so if you have a leak or get wild with the mopping it will not go under the molding and into the walls. It becomes a little bathtub and prevents water damage. It also keeps those pesky bugs from crawling out of the walls.

[@aaronconner2010]

Love to see a pro who takes pride in making a project come out perfect!

[@straight_to_finish]

I was hoping you’d suggest using either 1x5 or 1x6 PVC since that’s what I spec for all my bathrooms. It looks like regular base when finished, but it’ll never rot like wood. Great content today!

[@matthewrick]

Thought the same thing

[@allysonhoward2559]

That's what I used in my bathrooms in my recent renovation and love them.

[@ballgms308]

Issue with those are it does not look like finish trim at all. They have a huge cup and boards are warped which makes it impossible to make a sexy miter cut

[@straight_to_finish]

@@ballgms308 haven’t had this issue with my installations. It looks exactly like wood trim when painted.

[@mediocreman2]

You realize he was using polystyrene base board, right?

[@duytruongpdx]

The bloopers are golden! Love it, can't get enough of your videos. You are so good at teaching, showing and explaining how things work and why. Appreciate all your content and sharing!

[@hikerbro3870]

Durham's is the bomb digity. Old fashioned and I don't care although it can be hard to find in some places. I make holsters and it is fantastic for mold making.

[@michafender1537]

Come on man I just opened the video and I'm already enthused in the first minute. Simply amazing.. love from Jamaica 🇯🇲 big up stud pack.

[@StudPack]

Love from the South Micha! Big Ups bud 👊🏼

[@charlesdbruce]

That "plastic wood" is great stuff. Good for outdoor jobs as well. I put some on a shed I resheathed a couple years ago.

[@ryanmacewen511]

Another video thats not clickbait. Keep it up! That is a great idea, and a great look. Easier too! No grouting.

[@Billybobjohngeorgejr]

"Trick the Eye" is a real concept that works. Been doing it for years. Good on you Pops!

[@degrom542]

Azek makes pvc mouldings made for exterior applications. Lowes carries a few different profiles . Not cheap but what is .

[@WoodUCreate]

I did the same thing for my first house flip. I bought some marble 12x12" tiles for the floor and shower, then cut some 3" strips from the tiles for a baseboard. I did have small grout lines, but the finish looked outstanding. It also saved me a bit of money too. In fact, I bought a wet grinder and polishing tools and bullnosed the edges to a 3000 polish.

[@StudPack]

Great idea thanks James

[@brianhopkins5251]

Durham's water putty is the best, been using that for at least 30 years. works great outside too. and if you seal the top the can lasts forever. Stuff is great, funny you mention that. It's not expensive either.

[@plumbbuild6517]

It is some good stuff I've been using it for many years as well, there for a minute I was sure he added to much water it doesn't take much.

[@bsw051]

Happy to see that your friendly to both sides of the isle. We need more of that these days.

[@StudPack]

We’ve done beautiful projects with all materials. Through a skilled hand, There’s a place for all of it 👊🏼

[@FredD63]

I use PVC trim in bathrooms up here that stands up really well I’ve never had a customer complain about it

[@TravisTutorial]

Outstanding video as always! I like the walk through the Home Depot trim isle. I have a basement bathroom with MDF trim that has gotten wet and swelled and will be replacing it - that isle is a little intimidating for a hobbyist like me but you broke it down great!

[@totallynottrademarked5279]

For inside corners you can use a drywall screw into the baseplate to stop it from rocking back and looking out of plumb. Keep the videos coming.

[@chrissiegel7127]

Had a man showed me that trick long time ago and then done it on another job years later was putting in some stained trim and my boss at that time asked what was doing with going through the house putting screws in the wall and I told him it keeps from having those cracks to fill in bottom of the corners. He said ok you done lost me... So I done it on the next one while he watched and he said alrighty I learned something today but whatever works it looks good tho.

[@scrapenbass493]

17:04 🤣😂🤣 Paul your the man...I imagine it would be awesome to work with you....Jordan's a lucky son to have a father like you.....your a good man👍✌

[@kimberlywatson8931]

Incredible the difference that caulking makes!!! Wowzers

[@tjkasgl]

I just finished redoing my daughter's basement and use common board as her baseboards. I handpicked every board for straightness and grain. Then I had her hand stain every board then sanded it down to where the stain was light and the grain popped. Then we sealed them with a satin varnish. I had her lay them out with her favorites around the doors. Added a week to the job but it turned out incredible

[@neli.a]

Durham’s is the best!! I’ve used it for years it’s especially great for drywall repairs. Love it!

[@michiganman845]

Perfect timing. Working in my bathroom right now. My favorite how to channel.

[@regulatorjohnson.]

Id love to see a video on all the permitting, engineering, and inspections that goes into a major project.

[@jesseanthony2900]

Agree!!

[@darkgeargaming1564]

The Poly baseboard ideas is what we're going with in our house. Remodeling after reinstalling hardwood my baseboards have been bare for almost a year now. That putty stuff you were showing though definitely offers a solution to the issue I was trying to work around though.

[@jefffuhr2393]

@13:33 - even the BLUE tape looks way better than my trim work. This modern, clean look should be timeless--at least for my lifetime.

[@gegashira9620]

Thanks for the before and after pic of the baseboard before caulking and after. Makes a believer out of me.

[@kenmore01]

I love the plastic for wet areas. Nice work. I know I'm gonna love the stone trim and yes, for something you do once, it's totally worth that cost!

[@darthkarnagge8343]

Love the look of that polystyrene base. Gonna have to try it when I replace the trim in my bath.

[@stevebowser7248]

The attention to detail is impressive. Looing at grout lines and baseboard lines to make them appear as paralell is first class professional. I am going to copy your idea of the nail hook on the brush. GENIUS. I've had various techniques over the years, nothing that simple and effective.

[@N..-]

Growing up in New York City all I saw was ceramic cove base tile in bathrooms. Never thought about it till I moved to Virginia and was shocked to see wood quarter round or wood shoe molding, in bathrooms!

[@Aepek]

Loved the outtakes, & shows ppl that: “NOT AS EASY AS YA THINK”….which hear over and over. Reality is: when doing something for years over and over it is “easy”, but when being filmed trying to make a video and “explaining” yourself all while trying to do the “muscle memory process/thing”, is when the brain starts to fumble b/c your now consciously “thinking” of steps involved and trying to get things “out in an order”….and that’s when outtakes become outtakes😊 Which, nothing wrong w/ b/c we get a fun bonus at the end. Cheers Paul & Jordan✌🏻

[@ncooty]

Well put. :)

[@Tkm112093evadell]

Durhams water putty is all we use! But we like the premixed stuff. Love that stuff!

[@trinaroe5132]

I have painted pine beadboard and pine baseboards and door trim in my bathroom. The baseboard was put down first and the thin beadboard butted to the top of it so no gaps for water or moisture to run down behind the baseboards like would be with baseboards applied over it. It was installed, primed and painted 31 years ago. The only place paint has chipped slightly is at the edge of a little built in nook between the top and bottom of my linen closet. The baseboards and wainscoting are still just fine.

[@YTubeSDD]

And here I thought you said everything perfectly the first time. Love you vids and the outtakes.

[@davidoylear7472]

Hey Stud Pack!!! I love bloopers and sometimes it’s real funny. It shows how much human we are. Great job on your project. Can’t wait for your next video!

[@peggyhill9305]

Wow! I really like this idea of using stone/marble for the baseboard. We live in florida and funny enough all of the window sills were done in marble. Thanks

[@waynemiller6070]

Looks like I made the right choice for trimming out my bathroom. The bathroom is right next to a little entryway downstairs, so I actually used a PVC product to trim out that small area as well to make it match. I didn’t want to use caulk on the nail holes so thanks for introducing me to that filler product. Also the nail in the paint brush is a killer idea.

[@rw6024]

Skip the nail hot glue a small magnet to the brush handle for metal cans...

[@PaulaMion]

We always have a wainscoting of tile on the wet room walls. I usually use natural stone on the floor like honed travertine then use a tumbled travertine on the walls. The nice part about using a natural stone on the walls is, you can bullnose your tile for the top really easily, so it looks finished. Also if you have any outside corners to cover on the wall, you can bullnose that too. Great information, it's always about things worth knowing!! Thanks!

[@n3o717]

Sold me on a product when I'd see it in store (used to) hate it. Looks great, and thank you for tips and full install guide!

[@305liveandlearn]

Dude i love that wood putty its the best. Kind of a nightmare to sand but perfect for baseboards and door frames

[@blaster-zy7xx]

LOVE your channel. As you were going over the types of trim for the bathroom at the store, I was practically yelling at the screen "USE POLYSTYRENE!" Then that is where you went. All is good in the world. Great tip to cut off the top and flip it upside down. BUT you missed a 101 trim trick. ALWAYS prime and paint the trim BEFORE installation, then all you need to do is touch up over the nails and corners after install.

[@StudPack]

Cool thx. I like to caulk the base/wall edge then paint over the caulk. That's why I don't pre-paint but great tip thx.

[@blaster-zy7xx]

@@StudPack I still do that too, but where the "paint it first" trick really helps is a super clean the edge against the floor.

[@richardbennett22]

🤣🤣🤣🤣Love those out takes guys, your videos continue to get better and better all the time. And I am always learning new things from them.

[@zetamale7952]

Good video. Straight to the point rapid flow and none of the insignificant stuff that comes along with the job. 👍👍

[@jamiereife5581]

Wow, you are an excellent teacher. Thank you for running through the options as you did.

[@paullouthan4390]

Excellent video and topic. My wife and I have been discussing these material options recently as we retrim our entire home. Due to price and supply considerations, we are using MDF everywhere except the bathrooms and kitchen. PVC is the way. I've also used some PVC boards as an exterior finish under a sliding glass door and plan to use it under the front door where I have already removed rotten wood. Thanks guys. Love the channel and all the little tips sprinkled throughout each video.

[@bigneilh]

Tile for the win! It is the best and with a shluter edge looks good!

[@bigneilh]

i thought the stone was too white and didn't match in my opinion. Great job as always

[@nnamrehck]

Paul makes excellent choices of materials and tools!

[@stephenhaggard2194]

Thanks for the out-takes!! We know you can't get through these without some flubs, so it's great to see a few!!

[@skid7519]

Can you imagine talking through every move you make while trying to end up with a good result??? My hats off, I do well to tell someone what i did after i did it haha.

[@j.darrenwright1708]

Love the attention to detail and workmanship.

[@noneyabidness6655]

I've used that durarock putty to remake a table leg that was missin about 8 in section . I put a couple construction screws to make sure it didn't flex , an made a little form to hold the putty like cement Foundation . After removing the form a little sanding an paint used it long time till sellin it cause wife wanted decorate differently , lol

[@paulhoskins7852]

Durham's putty is a great product. Great video.

[@rico4260]

@ 9:04 I saw that bubble 🧐 lol it happens to the best. Great video!

[@josephfili8003]

Have to say that Stud Pac is my new you tube addiction.Yes this was another fabulous video with so much great content and ideas. Yes plastic molding is the way to go in any wet area.(bath / laundry) Want to mention one thing, whenever I do bathrooms I always use exterior paint and add a little bit of mold control to it.

[@abeerali7834]

Where I live, we always insulate the entire bathroom’s subfloor, then tile. And it’s always been tile for baseboards. Same goes for kitchens. In addition, baseboards at living spaces are always matched with the flooring, wether wood, tile, stone, etc…

[@bbert-fauxlopher]

It's nice to see an enthusiastic very professional and man doing the job right. My contractors took off with my money and left me in my wheelchair in my home with no sinks and only one toilet that has to be taped down because they stole the material money too. I have been left in distant and extremely depressed

[@bocan3189]

Very nice finishing touches here guys! The "music to watch Dad work to" is definitely upgraded material too!

[@Djynni]

Good tip about the stone - I'll think about that for my Master Bath remodel.

[@gregred78]

It's been a while since I was in the home store but they used to offer a pvc molding that was a little more heavy and didn't mar up as easily. Also was a solid color all the way though so you didn't have to worry to much about that issue either.

[@jragonwriter6316]

Love the video! Thanks for the idea and insight! I'm definitely going to use polystyrene, or even solid stone baseboards in my project!

[@jook13]

I've done the tile baseboard many times, it's great. Especially nice with travertine tile with a chipped bevel edge

[@ohmsweethohm7259]

I’ve done base the same way here in VA. The cordless dewalt orbital will save you a few minutes when hooked to the vac. Nice video as always guys!

[@jambykool]

I enjoy your videos. You have an easy disposition and rarely get flustered.

[@congoose100]

Most Tips Per Minute for sure. Love it!

[@rosewd2]

I like tile baseboards in bathrooms. Look nice especially when its a darker marble floor. I'll have to try that durhams water putty for filling nail holes. I've seen in the store, but never tried it. Wow That sands easy too, i need that.

[@benseifu9221]

I was just researching baseboards to install in my remodel. What a great video!! The tiles as baseboards is a brilliant idea. And I have lots of leftovers from the shower walls!!

[@motoracerkdx]

You guys are awesome. Been watching your videos for a while now. You and Jordan are the best duo on KZbin. And Paul, I feel like you and I are the same person sometimes... perseverating on little details, and willing to rip things out and redo until we can sleep at night. Quality in residential construction has been increasingly underachieving the last decade or more. I'm often left disappointed when I choose to hire instead of do the work myself. It's cool to see two dudes who seem to really care, and don't sacrifice quality for speed. PS A lot of times I choose to use PVC molding in wet areas like bathrooms rather than polystyrene. Although it still can be prone to denting, PVC molding is a bit more rigid and harder than the very soft and floppy foam molding. Understanding PVC moldings are only commonly carried in the home centers in 1 x material (3/4" thick) so if you are looking for 9/16" or something, you may have to use polystyrene.

[@arelfarrington9943]

Great Video guys! And excellent suggestion! I've never thought of doing this. Definitely gonna look into it!!! Thanks!

[@wcvp]

Lol that This Old House reference at 7:40 was great

[@logicalblueberry]

I love the idea of using stone for baseboard. You earned my subscription!

[@baitboy3191]

I don't own a house, but still love watching these videos, cause when it comes to me getting my first house and I start fixing things around I am gonna remember all the stuff I saw from Stud Pack

[@jameskelly2777]

Really well thought out on this one No corners were cut Solid job.

[@ml3110]

Polystyrene molding. Some sort of caulk to adhere to the wall prior to bradding. Durham putty to fill the brad holes. Sand, prime, and paint. Can also tile for a nice look. - Awesome. 😎 Thank you guys!

[@andrewburris1767]

Thanks for this video. We had mushrooms growing from our MDF baseboard in the master bath. Looking into decorative tile or plastic base instead, glad I was on the right track!

[@danielhoward1000]

THANK YOU.I'LL BE USING EXACTLY THE SAME BASE ON MY NEW BATHROOM. YOU ARE THE BEST,

[@mattwilliamson1714]

Another great video! 👍🏻👍🏻 (SO glad y'all made this channel.) Tip I used for taping quickly when I was doing a lot of interior work: ditch the roll of tape and putty knife... use the tape/paper maskers from the paint department, but with no paper on them (only tape). You do have to be careful that you don't cut yourself on the blade, but as long as you go around the room from Left to Right, it'll become much faster than the old way. (Another side benefit discovered when I started using maskers for all my tape jobs: when I finally used a masker with tape and paper for painting, I had so much experience with the masker that I could move at a fast walk... which soon became a slow jog... even on stilts.)

[@AsHellBored]

the pink dap spackle in a squeeze bottle is the best IMO. put it on like normal and maybe 10 minutes later just go over it with a wet rag. or wait 5 minutes and you can just finger sand it

[@b3arwithm3]

Really like the part in HD explaning the different options. We need more of that as there are lots to choose from. Wife keeps asking why when i go to HD, i take hours. Because i get lost with so many options snd not knowing what is the most suitable for my case. That eas very educative 👍

[@raykaderli3534]

Holy production quality Batman! You guys have leveled up. I like how you focus on the decision process as well as the install. Thanks

[@CARLOSTREUIL]

Ok as an amature DYI'er I have to ask. Why don't you caulk between the baseboard and the floor tile to eliminate gaps and make it easier to keep clean?

[@StudPack]

We plan on doing this, but want our final coat of trim color to be down first 👊🏼

[@actionjack84]

Never caulk if you dont need it. A clean tiny shadow line that does grab and hold dirt and hair is better than a caulk line.

[@the_kingdom]

Great job explaining and narrowing down your options.

[@stevenrivas477]

Paul is getting better and better as a presenter. Your videos are better quality than most you see on TV. How long do you guys spend preparing for a video like this?

[@StudPack]

This takes 2 days to film (with lots of distractions during the day) and one (long) night to edit 👊🏼

[@skid7519]

Oh bro I imagine the editing process is as intense as the work, or even more so depending on the job I guess. The hard work shows on both sides of the camera tho guys. Speaking as a guy with a 10 yr old son, I'd say not much can beat the feeling building something successful like you guys have here with your child. I'm super happy for you all and inspired as well.

[@keenapowell8715]

Cherish all this time u get to spend together! What a gift that y’all have so much fun!!! Fun, educational-Thank you!

[@markeastridge9649]

Dunham’s Water Putty definitely something I will try. Looks pretty much all purpose and low waste long storage. Might replace plaster of Paris for nail fills in my walls.