Baseboard Installation in Sunderland

The final touch to any flooring project is the baseboard. It's not just a decorative piece; it protects the bottom of your drywall and covers the necessary expansion gap for your floors. A poor installation with gaps and sloppy cuts makes the whole room look unfinished. We specialize in clean, sturdy baseboard installation for homes in Sunderland. We make sure the job is done right so it looks good and lasts.

The Difference is in the Details

Anyone can stick a piece of trim to a wall, but getting it to look professional takes skill. We see a lot of DIY jobs with gappy corners and visible nail holes. The biggest difference is how corners are handled. We cope our inside corners, which means we cut the profile of one board into the end of another. This creates a tight joint that stays tight, even as your house settles. For outside corners, we use precise miter cuts for a sharp, seamless line.

We also pay attention to how the baseboard sits on the floor. Floors are rarely perfectly level. We can scribe the baseboard to the floor's contour, eliminating gaps underneath. This small step makes a huge difference in the final appearance and prevents dust and debris from collecting under the trim.

Our Installation Process

Our process is straightforward and efficient. First, we measure the room and plan our cuts to minimize waste and seams. We use professional-grade saws for clean, accurate cuts every time. Once cut, each piece is fitted and secured to the wall studs with a nail gun. Nailing into studs, not just the drywall, is critical for a long-lasting installation that won’t pull away from the wall.

After all the baseboards are installed, we perform the finish work. This includes filling all nail holes with wood putty and sanding them smooth. We then apply a bead of paintable caulk along the top edge where the trim meets the wall and in the corners. This seals all gaps for a clean, integrated look, leaving you with a surface that's perfectly prepped for your painter.