A downside to plastic baseboard molding is its fragility; during installation, the molding has a tendency to chip or break more frequently than other materials. Using a finer-toothed saw can help prevent some of the problems associated with the chipping or breaking of plastic baseboard materials.
Things You Will Need
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Measure the length of each wall to determine the necessary length for each piece of plastic baseboard molding.
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Mark the molding pieces where you need to cut. Place the molding in a miter box, lining up the cut mark with the appropriate miter box slot. Slots are either 90-degree or 45-degree, left or right.
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Cut the plastic baseboard molding using a miter saw. Draw the saw back and forth slowly to start the cut. Saw carefully to ensure you avoid chipping the baseboard material.
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Place the plastic baseboard against the wall to ensure you cut it correctly. Attach the baseboard to the wall using a hammer and 1-inch finish nails.
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Repeat steps 2 through 3 to finish installing the plastic baseboard molding around the other walls in the room.
The Drip Cap
- The steps for installing plastic baseboard molding are similar to those for regular wood or MDF (medium-density fibreboard) products.
- Using a finer-toothed saw can help prevent some of the problems associated with the chipping or breaking of plastic baseboard materials.
- Measure the length of each wall to determine the necessary length for each piece of plastic baseboard molding.