Posted by John T (WI) on November 14, 2006 at 02:06:33:
Whether you mean chips of paint or chunks of wood, it may be a lot easier just to replace the baseboards. A dremel is not the easiest tool to control especially if you are talking about doing the sanding with the dremel with the baseboards in place, I guarantee you it will get old fast. If you are going to raise them up on sawhorses or a tabletop, try a orbiting sander.
Are you sure its cost effective? filling holes, waiting for the putty to dry, then sanding to match can be time consuming. With new molding you just cut to size, nail in, and paint.
Posted by Cappy_OH on November 13, 2006 at 20:09:46:
Hello all,
I am preparing my daughter’s room to paint and I have noticed that the baseboard moulding had chunks taken out of it over the years and it has been continuously painted over. Being the detail oriented person that I am, it drives me bananas. I was thinking about replacing all of the moulding, until I had a brain child: has anyone ever filled in chunks with wood puddy and used a Dremel for the details? It would be easier and more cost effective, but I was just wondering if anyone has tried this and what their results were. Thanks!
Re: Baseboard Moulding Question - Posted by Sailor
Posted by Sailor on November 14, 2006 at 21:26:11:
Thinking about it further, it seems to me you could construct a jig
to run over the putty, which when dry, could be prepared for
painting w/a sanding sponge. Thick Lexan, cut w/a scroll saw,
would be my choice. However, if I am going to obsess, perhaps
it should be on something of more benefit to all of mankind.
Re: Baseboard Moulding Question - Posted by Sailor
Posted by Sailor on November 14, 2006 at 15:10:54:
I don’t know the answer, though I agree a Dremel tool can be
tedious if you have a large area to cover. I do have a suggestion,
though. If you decide to replace the baseboards I recommend
that you upgrade. I use a 4" plain board w/another piece of
decorative molding atop that. Along w/crown molding, it is an
easy way to upgrade a room, & you’re probably going to have to
paint anyway. (If you’ve got popcorn ceiling, might as well get rid
of that while you’re @ it).
Tye (who has no problem making To-Do lists for other folks!)