Create The Baseboards Of Your Dreams With One Simple TikTok Hack
Have you been watching home renovation TV shows and dreaming of designer baseboards way above your budget? This easy TikTok hack will let you create those gorgeous baseboards for a fraction of the cost. Once you see this DIY design, you will be racing to the nearest hardware store to get started.
TikTok creator and home designer livelovedream82 shows how beautiful these baseboards can look, but it's a little more complex than the video makes it seem. Start by measuring the length of your baseboards to figure out how much base cap moulding to purchase. This simple base cap moulding from Home Depot costs around $12 for 8 linear feet. Then, take a moment to clean up your current baseboards to remove any gunk, and make sure to avoid some of the biggest mistakes you can make when cleaning your baseboards. Once properly cleaned, locate the studs in your wall, and mark them with a piece of painter's tape. Choose a spacer — a 1x3 piece of wood will work well — and use a staple gun to attach the moulding. Place a staple where each stud is located. Next, use caulk to fill in the cracks along the edge of the moulding and to cover the staple holes. Finally, paint the baseboard, the moulding, and the wall in between all the same color, and admire your new work!
Ways to make your baseboards stand out - in a good way
When enhancing your baseboards, it's important to make the finished project look seamless. Using caulk will help with this, but so will properly cutting the moulding to fit around corners. Using a miter saw, create a 45 degree angle at the end of the moulding piece to easily fit the two pieces together around a corner. If necessary, use a little caulk to make the corner smoother. Follow these steps, and before long, you will be cutting baseboard corners like a pro.
Choosing the right paint color can also help your baseboards fit your style. If you want your baseboards to blend into the room, use a color complementary to your wall's paint color. This will make the room feel larger. If you want a bold look, use a contrasting hue. Not only will this nicely frame the room, but it will make the baseboards a statement piece. Wooden baseboards not your style? No worries! Here are some wooden baseboard alternatives for your home.