How Do You Measure In Base Molding?
When you put in base molding, you must be able to measure accurately. How you measure in preparing to install base molding will determine how well the job turns out. There are some key things to think about that will help you measure accurately. Make sure before you start to measure in base molding that you know how to read a tape measure accurately. This makes the job easier and you’ll be more efficient in accomplishing the job of installing. Start to measure in base molding by finding a straight wall with two inside corners. This means the only cuts you must make will be straight cuts. Put your tape against one wall, pulling it across to the opposite wall. Get your measurement and cut that piece of base. Note that there is another way to measure in base molding without using a tape measure. Take a piece of shoe molding or something about ¾-by-¾ thick. Cut it 8 feet long. Now, put one end against one corner of the wall. At the other end, put a mark on the wall. Slide the piece of shoe
