How to Install MDF Baseboard

This article is about how to install MDF baseboard trim. In this article I show you a step by step tutorial on how to install MDF baseboard along the walls, using adhesive. This is basically the easiest way to install baseboard, because you don’t need to make complex miter or cope cuts. Instead, we will be using accessories for the corners and for the joints. The montage adhesive sets quickly and in a few hours you will have a room ready to use.

In most of the cases the wall baseboard moldings are attached directly to walls and not to the floor, as they are very flexible and designed to conceal the curved walls. If you want to install baseboard you have two options: either use a good glue and stick them to the walls of the room, or use nails/screws to fasten them to the walls. We recommend you to choose the first option on drywall and the second one for masonry walls. See all my Premium Plans HERE.

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Materials

MDF baseboard
Adhesive
Accessories

Tools

Measuring tape, carpentry pencil, l-square
Miter saw / miter box
Caulk gun

Time

1 day

Accessories-for-MDF-baseboard

Using MDF baseboards is a cheap, quick and stylish method to add value to your laminate / tile flooring and close all the gaps along the walls. For this project I also bought accessories for the outside, inside, joins and ends.

Measuring-before-installing-the-baseboard

Installing MDF baseboard to a room is super simple, but I will share a few tips so you can boost up the process. Therefore, you need to start with one wall. Install the accessories to both ends of the wall and then take the measurements so you can cut the baseboard accurately.

Cutting-the-MDF-baseboard

After measuring and marking the cut lines, you need to cut the baseboard using a saw. I recommend you to use a miter saw, because it makes the cut quickly and accurately.

Checking-if-the-baseboard-fits-into-place

Check if the piece fits into place, making sure you install all the accessories to the MDF baseboard.

Spreading-the-adhesive-to-the-baseboard

Fit the adhesive to the back of the baseboard. You can lay the adhesive as drops every 8″ or as beads. We went for the drops and it worked really well.

Adhesive-for-MDF-baseboard-trims

As you can see, we added the glue to the back of the baseboards that go along the first wall.

Fitting-the-MDF-baseboard-trims

Press the baseboard against the wall, making sure the edges are aligned. Leave no gaps between the baseboard and the wall or between the baseboard and the floor.

Continue installing the baseboards along the adjacent wall. Use the same techniques described above to install the MDF baseboard.

How-to-install-mdf-baseboard-trim

The roof is starting to take shape nicely and the baseboard is really adding value. Such a big difference indeed!

Installing-a-MDF-baseboard

We continued to install the baseboard to the next wall. Steady wins the race when it comes home improvement projects.

Installing-the-baseboard-trim

Press the baseboard against the wall and apply the force for at least 30 seconds before releasing it.

Baseboard-trims

If the walls are curved and there are gaps between them and the baseboard, you might need to press it for longer. The easiest way is to use a weight against the wall.

Trims-for-floor

Last but not least, take care of the finishing touches. Install the rest of the baseboard.

Fitting-the-MDF-baseboard-trim

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