Step 2 clean and dry all surfaces.

Attaching baseboards without nails. The process involves using a primary long lasting glue, and quick setting. But if you’re installing it for the first time, you can skip this step. Finally, use a stud finder to locate the center of each wall stud around the room.

Cut the extra part of the baseboard (if any) with the help of a saw. This is to ensure an even hold with no weak points. Usually nailed to the baseboard, it is possible to glue the quarter round to the wood to avoid nailing, filling the holes and painting over the repaired surface to hide the evidence of.

How to install baseboard without a nail gun? Apply glue around the edges and in the middle of the baseboard. A few well placed cement.

Usually, you will find this glue in diy. Without a nail gun typically means using a hammer to install the baseboards. You can get it in a tube just like caulk, and it's basically just a type of construction adhesive.

Set the scribed baseboard in place. Make sure you use a glue that is heavy duty and ideally dries out quickly, so you don’t have to apply pressure onto the baseboard trims for a long time. As long as the drywall isnt moving too much flexing just use the stitch nail method, it acts similar to a staple however you dont get the large face of the staple showing, but use.

Mark these locations with a pencil just an. To install baseboards using liquid nails, ensure you spread the liquid nails in an even layer along the baseboard and don’t apply too much adhesive. Apply glue to one baseboard at a time and put it in place immediately.