How to Remove Trim
Remove all furniture in front of the trim., Cut through the caulk and paint at the top or side of the trim with a utility knife., Ready your tools., Start with the edge section that seems the easiest to access. , Insert a metal putty knife between...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Remove all furniture in front of the trim.
Do some research and find the start of all your trim pieces.
It is better to start at an edge and work your way in. -
Step 2: Cut through the caulk and paint at the top or side of the trim with a utility knife.
Slit it directly where the wall meets the trim.
You will be less likely to tear up strips of drywall as you pull up the trim., Wear safety glasses in case wood breaks.
Wear gloves in case of splinters. ,, Insert it so that it is parallel to the wall, where the wall meets the trim. , The putty knife will protect the wall from your pry bar. , Twist the second putty knife to a 45 degree angle., If the end has a protective rubber piece, it will be even more effective and less likely to damage the wall.
Dig the pry bar behind the trim and in front of the putty knives. , The finish nails should come forward and stay in the wall or the back of the trim.
Leave them there for now. , Continue until the entire piece of trim comes away from the wall. ,, It should leave the front of your trim clean and free of nail holes. -
Step 3: Ready your tools.
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Step 4: Start with the edge section that seems the easiest to access.
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Step 5: Insert a metal putty knife between one and three inches (2.5 to 7.5cm) into the top of the baseboard or side of the wall trim.
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Step 6: Use a small hammer to tap the top of the putty knife and drive it further underneath the trim.
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Step 7: Insert a second putty knife parallel to the wall.
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Step 8: Find a very small pry bar for this project.
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Step 9: Pull forward with gentle but firm force.
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Step 10: Work your way down the entire length of the trim
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Step 11: wedging the putty knife and inserting the pry bar to loosen fixed sections.
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Step 12: Lay the trim piece face down on your floor or worktable.
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Step 13: Use pliers to remove the finish nails from the back of the trim piece.
Detailed Guide
Do some research and find the start of all your trim pieces.
It is better to start at an edge and work your way in.
Slit it directly where the wall meets the trim.
You will be less likely to tear up strips of drywall as you pull up the trim., Wear safety glasses in case wood breaks.
Wear gloves in case of splinters. ,, Insert it so that it is parallel to the wall, where the wall meets the trim. , The putty knife will protect the wall from your pry bar. , Twist the second putty knife to a 45 degree angle., If the end has a protective rubber piece, it will be even more effective and less likely to damage the wall.
Dig the pry bar behind the trim and in front of the putty knives. , The finish nails should come forward and stay in the wall or the back of the trim.
Leave them there for now. , Continue until the entire piece of trim comes away from the wall. ,, It should leave the front of your trim clean and free of nail holes.
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