I recently installed white MDF Baseboards in my kitchen. I have hardwood flooring and ceramic tile banking up to the baseboards and I would like to run a line of shoe molding to hide the small gap. What is the best way to install the molding, should I pre drill the holes then nail? or can I glue?
I like to use #6 finish nails or 16 ga pneumatic 1-1/2″ finish nails. For the baseboards #8 is usually needed. These are fine nails and allow you to remove the molding in the event you need to make a change in the future. If you countersink and fill nail holes you will have a neat secure installation. Drilling is only needed if the molding splits easily. The #6 nail should not split most moldings.
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