Remove Wood Trim with Puller
From Stair Skirt Boards and Trim Refresher · Step 2 of 10 · Video by Lumberjack Hardwood
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What happens in this clip
The first step involves carefully prying off the existing wood trim, such as quarter round or shoe molding, from the base of the wall. Insert a trim puller tool beneath the trim and gently apply leverage to lift it away from the wall. Work along the length of the trim, moving the tool as needed to loosen and detach it without causing excessive damage to the wall or the trim itself.
Goal: Detaching the trim from the wall without damage
What's used
Tools
- Safety Glasses
- Trim Puller
- Flat bar
- Chisel (with caution)
About the full video
This DIY project demonstrates how to effectively remove existing wood trim, specifically quarter round or shoe molding, from the base of a wall using a specialized trim puller. Following the trim removal, the video shows how to clean out the accumulated debris from the gap between the floor and the baseboard, ensuring a clean surface for subsequent work like new flooring installation or trim replacement.
Step 2 of 10: Remove Old Trim
Once the main skirt boards are removed, inspect their bottom edges for any smaller trim pieces, such as base shoe or quarter-round. Use the putty knife and pry bar in a similar fashion to remove these smaller moldings, taking care not to damage the flooring or the wall.
Other videos for this step
Stair Skirt Boards and Trim Refresher
This project involves removing old stair skirt boards and trim, preparing the wall and stairs, and installing new skirt boards and trim for a refreshed look. It includes measuring, cutting, fitting, fastening, and finishing the new trim pieces.
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