How To Remove Floor Wall Trim

I m getting ready to sand and refinish the oak floor in the hallway.

How to remove floor wall trim.

Removing laminate flooring may seem like a big task but the project is easy enough for you to take on yourself. Using your gloved hand and the putty knife pull the trim from the wall gently as the glue warms and releases the vinyl. If removing stain from wood floors use painter s tape along the seams where the walls meet the floor. Remove or pound in the wall nails.

If you re trying to remove. Grab the nail shaft near the wood with a pair of nippers. When repainting a room you will achieve a more professional look by first removing the baseboards but you cannot simply pry the trim off. Here s a quick video showing how to remove wooden oak quarter round trim.

How to remove baseboards without damaging the drywall. How to remove trim moldings and other woodwork without damaging the wall or cracking the wood. Once you have the trim piece removed you can pull out protruding finish nails with a hammer or linesman s pliers you can also use a small pry bar or tongue and groove pliers levering the tool against a wedge or block to protect the wall surface it s also a good idea to use a block with a hammer. Using a few common tools and a little bit of patience taking out the old laminate floor in a room can be done in an afternoon.

Quick and easy techniques. This guide from the home depot teaches you how to remove laminate flooring and provides tips to keep in mind as you remove old laminate to prepare for new. If the baseboard doesn t release easily don t force it from the wall.