Ways to Repair Water Damage on Baseboards

Homeowners face different kinds of difficulties from time to time. Among them water damage is the most common one. Water damage can be dangerous because it can take a toll on your floors as well as the walls of your home.

Baseboards are the most common material that gets affected due to water damage. If the water damage gets worse the moisture tends to get though wall and the board and finally results in the formation of mold which in turn can destroy your property.

DIY Methods to Remove Water Damage on Baseboards

It is therefore important to find out ways to repair water damage on baseboards. Getting the damaged section removed is the best way to repair water damage on baseboards. Let us take a look on some of the methods that can be used.

• First of all, you will need to get certain tools and materials handy. The items required are usually found at home so you do not need to spend too much buying these items. You will require items like pry bar, paintbrush, mitre box, level, drill, sealant, hammer, panel saw, molding, pencil, finish screws, wood glue as well as glue for dark wood, wood filler, grab adhesive, nails and paint.
• Once you are ready with all these materials, you should start your work on repairing water damage on baseboards. If the water damage on baseboards covers a small area, then you just need to remove the section of the baseboard that is damaged. Take wooden shims and just place it between the wall the baseboard molding. Two shims are required to place them on either side of the affected wall.

• Draw vertical lines with pencil on the sides of the area that is damaged. The marking will make your job easy.
• Now you just need to cut the baseboard along the lines that are marked. You should cut in a way that it offers room for proper replacement of the baseboards.
• A lumber yard professional can help you build a baseboard similar to the one you have. Taking professional help in this case is necessary to replicate your baseboard.
• Always remember to paint the baseboard before you fit it in place. Once the water damage on baseboards is treated it is better to put the paint on the new baseboard to avoid any kind of hassles afterwards.
• If a single section of the baseboard is affected then you can put it back easily but if multiple sections are damaged then you will require proper measurements to cut the various pieces and fit it into the walls. To ensure a perfect replacement make sure you apply wood glue and adhesive to the miter ends and the back of the baseboard.
• Once the baseboard is replaced it is suggested to put a number of nails on the corners of the baseboard so that it does not tend to come out in near future.