Baseboards are not the easiest thing to paint, and it is all too easy to make a small mistake that is difficult to fix and can make the entire area look very unsightly. When I found this awesome video tutorial by The Funny Carpenter, on YouTube, that described how to easily do a professional-looking paint and repair job on baseboards, I had to try these wonderful tips. I was so happy to have all of the bases covered when I painted the baseboards in my dining room.
Materials To Paint Baseboards Professionally:
- A good paint brush (this is so important, a cheap paintbrush is going to make your paint go on unevenly, and it will make your work look sloppy, no matter how careful you are)
- Frog Tape (better than blue painter’s tape, will give you a guaranteed clean line)
- Dry Dex by DAP (will fill in scratches and gashes, before you start painting)
- Elmer’s Wood Filler (for bigger gashes)
- Fine grit sandpaper (or a sanding block, to smooth out the entire area before you paint)
- Flotrol (to add to the paint, to get an even application)
Directions:
In this awesome video tutorial by The Funny Carpenter, on YouTube, you will learn these very easy steps to get professional-looking results when you paint baseboards. You can use Elmer’s Wood Filler for large nicks and gashes on the baseboards before you start painting.
Then, you will learn exactly how to use Frog Tape, there is a special way to remove it that will not damage the wall, linked in the video tutorial.
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There are so many wonderful ideas in this video tutorial, it really is a must-see!
