Installing Baseboard Trim Uneven Floor

Install baseboards over uneven floors by making the correct cut along the board s bottom.

Installing baseboard trim uneven floor.

Learn how to make a baseboard step down detail for where two different flooring thicknesses meet. Jupiterimages creatas getty images successful placement of a baseboard creates a level line against the wall at the top of the board while maintaining a position that s flush against the floor. After placing the baseboard you will it has set correctly with the uneven floor. Set a 4 foot level on the floor next to the wall to see if the floor is level.

Take a few finish nails and place the baseboard against the wall. If not move the level across the floor to find its lowest point. At that point tack a scrap piece of baseboard to the wall with a nail. Nail the floor trim to the studs and then tack the braces to the trim with 1 in brads.

The top of the board will be smooth but it will correctly set against the uneven floor. Then apply construction adhesive at the top and bottom. Lengths of scrap baseboard and put 45 degree angles on the ends. First hold the base molding against the wall after you cut it to length and look for gaps.