Step-by-Step Guide for Shoe Moulding

Shoe Moulding
  • Difficulty
    Medium

Introduction

Installing Shoe Moulding can give any room a clean, polished look. Add shoe moulding to add a decorative edge to trim or even fill in gaps between flooring and your wall. Here, we are adding shoe moulding to embellish baseboard but this technique can help you fit your new moulding no matter where you are installing it. We are coping shoe moulding with a Dremel Rotary tool instead of miter cutting it so it has a seamless fit.

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Step-by-Step Guide for Shoe Moulding

Step13

Cut Moulding to Size

Measuring the moulding
Securing one piece of moulding square against the corner

Use a Dremel tool to accurately cut the moulding to your desired length.

Step23

Cope Moulding for Seamless Fit

Securing the moulding into place

Sand the trim with a sanding band for a precise fit.

Step33

Secure Moulding Into Place

Securing the moulding into place

Use finishing nails or a staple gun to attach the moulding securely.