Baseboard Installation in McKinney

Most homes have baseboards in their kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, and bedrooms. It's a normal part of their design. If you've recently built a home or are considering the service for the first time, you have a few factors to think about. The first is the type of baseboard you would like installed. From choices of design to which material you prefer, you can opt for a style that suits your style preferences and budget. A few popular materials of baseboard include:

• Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF): A very affordable option, MDF is a mixture of wood, resin, and fiber. It's incredibly versatile, easy to cut, and comes primed. You may choose MDF if you plan on painting.
• Hardwood: Including woods such as maple and oak, if you choose hardwood baseboards, you'll likely want to finish them with a stain rather than paint.
• Pine: If you're a fan of knots and natural wood variation, you won't find them in quality pine. Pine is ideal for baseboard trim because it's sturdy and versatile. You can paint or stain pine, and it can be easily modified to include your preferred style of trim or features.

Once you've finished the selection process for your preferred material, you can choose your favorite style. The style you pick will likely reflect the interior design of your home. For example, minimalists may prefer flat baseboard molding to keep edges straight and the overall aesthetic simple.

A few common styles include:

• Rounded or stepped baseboards: Featuring a flat bottom, grooves in the middle, and a convex edge that blends nicely with your wall, rounded and stepped baseboards are the most popular choices for homes in North America due to their decorative trim structures.
• Flat baseboards: Flat and easy to clean, these types of baseboards are simple but effective.
• Sculpted baseboards: Featuring scalloped or tiered designs, sculpted baseboards are ornate and deliver a luxury look to your home.

You've chosen your preferred baseboards, what's next? Next comes their actual installation. Once you have procured your baseboards, schedule an installation date with our expert crew. We'll arrive with all of the tools and equipment needed to install them correctly. Here's a run-through of what you can expect during your service:

Measure and Mark

During this step, we'll draw a line around the room to mark the height of your baseboard. After locating the studs behind your walls, we'll mark out all of their locations to help us properly secure your baseboards. After measuring the base of your wall and taking note of the appropriate cutting angle, we will be ready to proceed to the next step.

Cut and Install The First Piece

The installation of the first piece of your baseboards is one of the most important steps. We need to make sure it fits perfectly against the wall and flooring. After the initial cut, we'll secure it with a top nail before we work on installing the rest.

Install Remaining Baseboard Pieces

The additional pieces of baseboard need to have inside cuts to properly fit against the first piece. To do this, we'll cut the excess material at an angle to create a coped joint. This angle will fit perfectly against the first piece of installed baseboard, but we'll file it down if required to help give it a flush fit. The other end of the baseboard piece will be cut square to sit against the wall, then we'll nail down the piece and repeat the process for the other boards.

Join and Set Baseboards

Right now, all of your baseboards are loosely secured to the wall. This step will ensure that all corners are connected correctly and that the boards are properly nailed into your wall studs. We'll then cut the outside corners of the room and glue them in place before nailing them to the wall.

Finishing Touches

From sanding and filling cracks to priming and painting, this is the time when we will make your baseboards really shine. Painting them with your preferred paint color or stain shade, they'll blend in with or stand out against your indoor walls.

Baseboard installation in Midwest Collin County is a popular service that goes on during the building stages of a home after drywall installation. If you already have baseboards but need them repaired or replaced, we also offer that service. Call us today for more information about what's needed for your unique space!

Baseboard installations are a no-brainer for homes in McKinney. The question isn't whether or not you should get it, but which service provider you should go with. When choosing Mr. Handyman of Midwest Collin County, along with receiving all of the benefits of the installation, you can count on the following benefits of our locally owned and operated business:

Trustworthy, Expert Handymen

We always perform background checks and drug tests on our employees to give you total peace of mind. Known as kind, courteous, and professional, our team is dedicated to performing jobs correctly while respecting your home, time, and family.

Professional Service

Arriving on time and in uniform, when you hire Mr. Handyman, you can always rely on having a professional experience no matter which project we're working on. We know your time is valuable, and we work diligently to perform our jobs to a high standard. If you have any questions along the way, we're always happy to answer them.

Fully Insured Residential & Commercial Services

An insured handyman is one of the necessary qualifications you should look for when hiring a handyman service. Yet, not all of them are. Mr. Handyman is a fully insured company with both general liability and worker's compensation. We aim to give you total confidence in your experience with our team across our array of maintenance tasks and installations!

Quality Workmanship

Professional service and quality workmanship go hand in hand. What good is a courteous handyman if they don't perform excellent maintenance and installations that last? Our handymen have an average of ten years of experience, which means they have the skills and expertise needed to do the job right the first time. Expect nothing but respectful service and exceptional workmanship through both minor repairs and major renovations.

Would you like to find out more about our team and how we work? Give our friendly customer service team a call! Whether you need help with baseboard installation, ceiling repair, crown molding installation, or tile installation, contact us today.

McKinney Baseboard Installation FAQs

Is There a Rule for Baseboard Trim?

There is no rule about how tall your baseboards should be. Homes with high ceilings have the same baseboard height as those with low ceilings; however, there is a general rule of thumb that most homeowners abide by. It states that your baseboards should follow the 1:12 ratio, meaning that, for every 12 inches of ceiling height, your baseboard should measure 1 inch. For example, if you have 10-foot ceilings, your baseboard should be 10 inches high.

Can I Install My Own Baseboards?

It's certainly possible to install your own baseboards, but general building knowledge is required. In addition to that knowledge, you will need to procure all of the appropriate tools, such as a coping saw, sander, nail gun, caulking gun, angle ruler, and so on. One of the most important steps in a baseboard installation is measuring.

Precise measurement is required to properly install baseboards. If just one is off, it will throw off the entire project, and you will need to start again. This can result in costly replacements of the materials that are now unsuitable for your home's unique angles and actual measurements. If you have the time, patience, and skill for this task, a DIY installation is possible. If you would rather leave larger projects such as this in the hands of an experienced service technician, call Mr. Handyman.