How Do You Remove Trim Or Molding Without Breaking It?
Removing trim or molding without breaking it can be a difficult job. Unless you want to keep the trim or molding, it would be easier to just rip it out and throw it away. However, if you want to salvage the molding or trim, there are some simple steps that can save you time and headache. When removing trim or molding you will start by running a utility knife along the seam between the molding and the wall. Many layers of paint can make it difficult to remove molding and by running the knife between the seams you’ll loosen that paint, making removal a much easier job. When removing the trim or molding you do not want to use a screwdriver or anything of that nature – you’ll be much more likely to gouge the wall if you do. It is best to use something flat and sturdy. You can find a flat pry bar at a local hardware store, but a good sturdy putty knife can do the job just as well. Be sure to you lace something like newspaper or thin cardboard between your pry bar or putty knife and the wall
