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Best way to fix this large hole in baseboard?
Posted on 11/4/21 at 9:09 am
Posted on 11/4/21 at 9:09 am
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This post was edited on 11/4/21 at 1:52 pm
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Posted on 11/4/21 at 9:15 am to PapaPogey
If it just needs a cheap, easy cosmetic fix, cut it square, slip a piece of wood behind it and patch with a piece of drywall. Mud, sand and paint.
Posted on 11/4/21 at 9:24 am to PapaPogey
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Floor guys punched a hole in this a few weeks ago
Call them back and ask them to replace the baseboard.
Posted on 11/4/21 at 9:29 am to SaDaTayMoses
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Call them back and ask them to replace the baseboard.
It’s rotten. Rotten wood isn’t their fault.
Posted on 11/4/21 at 9:39 am to MikeBRLA
Even if, I’d rather just fix it myself since it’s not something that will cost much time or money. Just trying to figure out the best route DIY
Posted on 11/4/21 at 9:42 am to PapaPogey
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cut it square, slip a piece of wood behind it and patch with a piece of drywall. Mud, sand and paint.
This right here, although instead of using sheetrock and mud, use a piece of finger join baseboard and bondo, mix it hot, and sand. Bondo is used extensively in woodwork and considered "wood in a can" for wood that is painted.
Posted on 11/4/21 at 9:53 am to MikeBRLA
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It’s rotten. Rotten wood isn’t their fault.
I was thinking the same thing, something isn’t right. Rotten or termite damage
Posted on 11/4/21 at 9:54 am to wickowick
It is rotten. The hole was a little smaller but I wanted to clean it up as best as I could and it pretty much stopped right there. Again, this is purely cosmetic so I can get some paint on it and the house can get back on the market.
Posted on 11/4/21 at 9:55 am to PapaPogey
I thought about routing out a square and filling with a new piece
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You have a router, but don't know how to make a 45 on a corner?
Speaking of cutting corners... you could put a switchplate cover over it or use expanding spray foam and cut it with a razor.
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You have a router, but don't know how to make a 45 on a corner?
Speaking of cutting corners... you could put a switchplate cover over it or use expanding spray foam and cut it with a razor.
This post was edited on 11/4/21 at 9:56 am
Posted on 11/4/21 at 9:58 am to ItzMe1972
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You have a router, but don't know how to make a 45 on a corner?
I do
Posted on 11/4/21 at 10:02 am to PapaPogey
How long is that run? Sounds like the quicker solution would be to just get a new board and reinstall the whole thing. At the very least cut back to where you only need to buy a few feet and have the seam behind something.
Either way, you are going to need to sand and paint the corner, plus blend it out. This just looks like one of those jobs where the fix will be more burdensome than the replacement.
Edit: I know you said you would rather not do this, just pointing out it sounds like the repair is more of a hassle
Either way, you are going to need to sand and paint the corner, plus blend it out. This just looks like one of those jobs where the fix will be more burdensome than the replacement.
Edit: I know you said you would rather not do this, just pointing out it sounds like the repair is more of a hassle
This post was edited on 11/4/21 at 10:03 am
Posted on 11/4/21 at 10:05 am to Weekend Warrior79
Piece goes from that corner to door trim about 5 or 6'
Posted on 11/4/21 at 10:11 am to PapaPogey
I'd fill the hole as best I could with foam, wood filler, sand flat as I could and paint. I would then make sure there was a piece of furniture in front of it when showing the house to potential buyers.
Posted on 11/4/21 at 10:14 am to PapaPogey
Hiding rotten wood so that the house can be sold fast to a buyer who you hope won't notice?
Is there an option available where the source of the rot can be located and stopped, and then the rotten wood can be replaced rather than hidden?
Is there an option available where the source of the rot can be located and stopped, and then the rotten wood can be replaced rather than hidden?
This post was edited on 11/4/21 at 10:17 am
Posted on 11/4/21 at 10:22 am to footballdude
Just trying to hide it without replacing board, and having to touch up paint the wall which we don’t have matching paint for. Also checked all baseboards in the area and there was no more rot which is why I stopped where I was at.
eta: i know it's sort of a shitty proposition, but its what I was asked to do so just wanted to see best options to make it look okay to the naked eye. Thanks for the suggestions, I will hopefully get it squared away today and report back with progress.
eta: i know it's sort of a shitty proposition, but its what I was asked to do so just wanted to see best options to make it look okay to the naked eye. Thanks for the suggestions, I will hopefully get it squared away today and report back with progress.
This post was edited on 11/4/21 at 10:32 am
Posted on 11/4/21 at 12:35 pm to PapaPogey
The board needs to be replaced but what caused the wood to become so fragile? I can't tell from the pictures but I assume it's from water damage or powderpost beetles. If it is powderpost beetles there is a lot more damaged wood than what you can see and if it's bad enough the structure could be deficient. Unless he's a POS he needs to get it inspected before listing.
Posted on 11/4/21 at 12:38 pm to PapaPogey
Is this in mid-city or garden district?
Posted on 11/5/21 at 11:00 am to PapaPogey
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Piece goes from that corner to door trim about 5 or 6'
Use a Utility blade to cut along the edges to cut through the paint and caulk. Then replace the entire 5-6 ft. That's the easiest and also best way to do it. Then just use painters caulk back along the edges.
I can't see the pic looks like you took it down.
The other option as said is some filler. You can use foam gap filler, cut it flush, then bondo or sheetrock mud over it. Sand smooth, and paint. Works well, but not as well as above.
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