How To Hang Floor Trim

Trim nails for power nailers are quite thin so you may need to use more of them than you would if you were hand nailing.

How to hang floor trim.

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Ours was 37 1 2 inches from the floor. If you see some cut a few braces from 4 to 6 in. For inside corners cut the piece to length at a 45 degree angle with a miter saw. The compressor will likely weigh about 45 pounds but it will not be difficult to carry.

Use level and tape measure to mark the level on the wall where the chair rail will go. Nail the floor trim to the studs and then tack the braces to the trim with 1 in brads. Learn how to install crown molding with easy step by step instructions and video. For standard drapes that hang on either side of a window the typical height is halfway between the top of the window casing and the ceiling.

Apply wood glue to the cut side of the trim and fit the two sides together. You will need to plug in the compressor attach the hoses and wait for a minute or two while the compressor noisily builds up air. Then apply construction adhesive at the top and bottom. Use a coping saw to trim out excess material behind the cut so the pieces fit snugly.

This applies if there are more than 12 inches between the window trim and ceiling. Use the circular saw to cut the chair rail to size. Drill a small pilot hole through the top of the trim image 1. Sink a screw into the pilot hole.

Run a strip of carpenter s glue across the back. Paint the chair rail and the trim.