Removing base board

[joests]

What the best way to remove a secton of base board that has the air gun brads securing them? I don’t want to damage the baseboard because it must be removed for inspection of mold and mildue due to the hurricanes down here. They have men come into your apt. and just rip out the stuff and I want to do it before they get to my Floor.any help would be apppreciated. Thank you,Joe.

[Jcsdrums]

If you remove the baseboard it will likely not come off in pristine condition, but you will should certainly be able to re-install it, if you take your time removing it.

First, with a razor knife, cut any caulk that is along the top egde of the baseboard.

Second, use a puttyknife to slip behind the baseboard to give it a little breathing room.

Next,use a prybar (or a claw hammer will work if it’s all you have) to get behind the baseboard and slowly ease it away from the wall. PUT SOME SCRAP WOOD BETWEEN THE PRYBAR AND THE WALL SO YOU DON’T MAR THE WALL ALL TO HECK!!!

Go slowly and work your way around the room. Some parts will come right off. Other will need more “persuasion”.

When it all done you can clean up the basboard and get it ready for reinstallation.

[joests]

Thank you Henry and Jcs. your both advice did the job to perfection. Thanks again…Joe

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