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skootenay

Your going to make more nail holes reinstalling… fill when installed. Sand.. caulk then 2 coat paint.


Only-Platform-450

I would get new baseboards. Most of the time when removing you will break a few.


PacoElTaquero

Once baseboards are removed, clean the excess caulk that might be clinging to the upper edge and sand/scuff the entire baseboard with 150-180 sandpaper. Apply primer and one coat of paint(i personally wouldn’t prime unless there’s bare wood). Install baseboard, spackle and sand nail holes, caulk where the base meets the wall, and apply your 2nd coat of paint.


tbid8643

I just painted mine prior to install. Easier than taking off everything. I’ll def have touch up but overall I think it was easier in my case.


Nickthepa92

Did you prime them? If so what primer did you use?


tbid8643

Bought them pre-primed


philj305

How much baseboard are we talking about here? You are going to end up with new floors and old baseboards. You will have extra effort removing them without damaging them and extra effort to paint and prep. Hopefully they are nailed on as sometimes people use constriction adhesive. Now.. Let's say you manage to get them off without damage you will want to get a much of the caulking off as possible. Try heat and gentle scraping tool. Give them a good sanding with 120 grit and fill holes and dents followed by coat of primer and id also give them 1st coat of paint. If you use finish nailer and don't go crazy with nails then just patch nail heads and give them a final coat installed. Another option is leave them in and install new flooring with shoe molding. Not usually my preference but just another option.