How to cut a curb at 45 degrees

Sawing at 45 degrees

There are special tools for filing, which you can buy at any construction store. The first of these is a jigsaw. This is a frame with special guides that can be used to cut slats in 90 and 45 degrees. The convenience lies in the fact that you can cut profiles standing on edge and lying flat and get different types of angles for different types of joints. In our stores we have samples of chairs, so you know what to look for if you’re going to buy them. Let us dwell on the work with the jigsaw in more detail.

Step One. 1. Take the baseboard 2. Lay it flat, face up 3. Select the marking in the jigsaw at 45 degrees.

Step two. 4. Remove the corner with a 45-degree notch. 5. Take a whole skirting board (you can take a small piece, the main thing is to make sure you have enough size) and put it face up. 6. Place the sawn slat squarely on the whole slat, overlapping it until it is at a right angle. 7. Let’s draw a straight line along the cut of the baseboard part you have applied.

Step three. 8. Take the whole slat which has been marked off and place it in the jig-saw with the marking facing upwards. 9. Markings must match with 45 degree notches. Check this. 10. Sawing off the corner as marked 11. Sliding the strip with the resulting sharp corner to the area of the jigsaw where there are notches for a straight 180-degree sawing.

Step four. 12. Sawing off the square corner in a straight line. You should have a straight triangle, that’s what we want! 13. Align the triangle and the baseboard in reliefs 14. Glue the parts together and fix the skirting board to the wall. You have a great end piece with the help of the file!

Step One. 1. Take the skirting board 2. Place it with its base on the bottom of the jig saw. Leaning against the edge with the back side (uncoated). Choose a 45-degree notch on the jigsaw. Notice the space between the sawed off corner and the wall of the jig saw must make a sharp corner. 3. Sawing off the corner.

Step two. 4. Take the new, straight baseboard trim. You can take a short piece. 5. Place its base on the bottom of the jigsaw. Place the back side of the skirting board against the edge (uncoated). Cut a 45 degree notch in the jigsaw. Attention, it has to be on the other edge (not on the side)!) from the first notch! Note that the space between the sawed corner and the wall of the jigsaw should be an obtuse angle. 6. sawing a corner. We need it! 7. Align skirting board and corner. You have a great end piece with a saw cut! Sawing the outer corner

Step One. 1. Take the skirting board 2. Place it with its base on the bottom of the jigsaw. We lean against the edge with the back side (uncoated). Using the jig saw we select a 45 degree notch. Pay attention, the space between the sawed off corner and the wall of the jigsaw should make an acute angle. 3. Sawing off the corner.

Step two. 4. Let’s repeat the previous steps with the second notch. Take the skirting board. 5. Put it with its base on the bottom of the jigsaw. Lean it back against the edge (without skirting). Let’s make a 45 degree notch in the jigsaw. The only difference from the previous step is that you have to angle it against another 45 degree notch on the same side. Note the space between the sawed corner and the side of the jig saw should be a sharp corner. 6. Let’s saw a corner. 7. Align the two skirting boards. We have a perfect outside corner.

Step One. 1. Take a skirting board 2. Place it with its base on the bottom of the jig saw. Lean it against the edge with the back side (uncoated). Let’s choose a notch on the jigsaw at 45 degrees. Note the space between the sawed corner and the base of the jig saw should be at an obtuse angle. 3. Sawing off the corner.

Step Two. 4. With the second slat repeat the previous steps. Take the skirting board. 5. Place it with its base on the bottom of the jigsaw. Lean it against the edge with the back side up (uncovered). Let’s make a 45 degree notch on the mitre saw. The only difference from the previous step is that you have to lean against another 45 degree notch on the same side. Note the space between the sawed corner and the side of the jigsaw should be an obtuse angle. 6. Sawing off the corner. 7. Aligning the two skirting boards. You have a perfect inside corner.

Another tool is a coping saw. This is the device where the saw blade is aligned with the stand. On the stand there are marks in a circle like on a drawing protractor, they measure the right degrees to which you can turn the saw. All you have to do is set the saw blade to the right angle, turn the machine on and cut the saw straight. This is the fastest and easiest way to make the cuts. And in order not to buy an expensive tool, which you will need once in 10 years, you can rent it. As the speed of the disc rotation is high, the masters recommend to glue the sawing area with masking tape, so that no micro cracks are formed, and the material does not crumble.

How to fix minor flaws But even if there is no possibility to rent tools, and you doubt that you will be able to evenly file the corners, you can always use the adhesive putty “ADEFIX F”. It is a dense, white, thick composition on the basis of acrylic micronutrients. When applied, the mass fills the voids, and after drying, the joint can be sanded and painted, if necessary. And even if there are no large cracks, chips and irregularities, then the seam can still be sealed with this putty glue. then the baseboard will look absolutely solid and monolithic. But acrylic glue, like any other water-based sealant, can’t stand direct contact with water and high humidity. The moisture will simply wash the acrylic particles out of the cured seam. If the joint is painted together with the skirting board, the acrylic, of course, insulates from moisture, but in very wet areas, such as bathrooms, to put skirting boards glued “ADEFIX F” manufacturer does not recommend.

Yes, on the one hand, to fil filing corners at 45 degrees, you need to get creative. It’s especially upsetting when, for example, you take a good, high-quality, expensive polystyrene skirting board, and then to install it you have to put some extra effort. and you’re afraid to damage it, and you want to have everything at once for a high price, so you’d work yourself as little as possible. But on the other hand, filing. a routine construction operation, for which came up with and special tools, and grout for joints, if something goes wrong. So the question: “And how to decorate the corners?”- when choosing a baseboard should not stand. You can not pay attention to technical points, and be guided solely by your own preferences and design ideas. Have an uncomplicated repair!

Baseboard trimming

45 degrees

First of all, consider how to properly cut corners on the ceiling plinth, if the walls intersect at 90 degrees. In this case the slats are cut at 45 degrees.

The easiest way to do this is to use a special carpentry device. a jig, which is a box with two machines. On its walls there are slots made at an angle of 45 and 90 degrees. The blade of the hacksaw fits through these slots, so that the profiles can be cut evenly.

Instructions for trimming the fillets with the wire cutter is as follows:

• First of all, you need to put the plank to the ceiling and visually mark the sawing line. Keep in mind that when cutting the fillets for interior corners, the lower edge will be longer than the upper;
• Then the skirting board needs to be positioned in a jig. In doing so, the edge adjacent to the blade should be at the bottom;
• After that, the fillet should be fixed with your hands and cut with a hacksaw inserted in the appropriate kerf. Thanks to them in the process of cutting the blade will not deviate from the specified trajectory;
• Next, in the same scheme is cut the response plank ;
• Now you need to make sure that the two fillets perfectly converge, otherwise the place of the cut can be adjusted with a file.

Tip! You can buy a plinth squeegee at almost any hardware store. The price of this tool is usually low.

The same scheme is used for cutting the fillets for outer corners, the only thing is that in this case the strip is placed with the bottom edge downwards.

Fitting

As we found out, it is quite easy to work with a skirting board jig. However, as mentioned above, not in all cases it can be used.

Therefore, next we will consider how to cut the skirting board on the ceiling in the corners, which do not correspond to 90 degrees:

• First of all, you need to attach to the ceiling bar on one and the other side to mark the place of its intersection;
• Then it is necessary to apply the fillet again and transfer the point of intersection to it;
• Then from the point marked on the batten you need to run a fishing line to the bottom corner of the plank;
• The skirting needs to be cut along the marked line;
• According to the same scheme is trimmed the counter plank.

Here, in fact, is all the basic information on how to properly cut a ceiling plinth.

Before you begin, prepare the material to work with. Tacks can be made of:

On this basis, you need to prepare the tools. Depending on the material, choose a tool that can easily cut the piece. Also, there should be available glue to attach the baseboard and sealant to mask minor defects.

There is also special hardware for decorating the corners. it is attached to the joints on the corners. Its usefulness is that it can hide some of the irregularities of the work.

Cutting the Curb

The higher the ceilings in the room. the wider the curb must be. Otherwise, it will simply “get lost”. Next, prepare the surface to which the skirting board will be attached. it must be dry, even and clean.

What characteristics you should pay attention to when choosing

At construction markets or specialized outlets, you can find hundreds of ceiling skirting board options from different competing manufacturers. When selecting and purchasing this element of finishing, you should pay attention to the following characteristics of the product:

• In terms of size. the standard length of ceiling plinths varies from 2 to 3 meters. When the device on the ceiling, the elements are joined together with the subsequent grinding of the joint. According to the width of the interior parts can be from 15. 20 mm to 200. 250 mm.
• Symmetrical or asymmetrical.
• By the way of surface finish ceiling skirting boards are made in rough version. designed for finishing. putty and painting, and finished products covered with a layer of finish, with a glossy or matte texture.

Ceilings

Ceiling plinth performs not only a decorative function, visually separating the walls from the ceiling, but can also hide joints of various finishing materials ceiling and walls. Not every interior design involves the use of ceiling plinth, but most often the overall appearance of the room seems incomplete without it. There is nothing difficult in fixing this element of the skirting board; practically all types of baseboards are mounted with glue. But the question of how to properly cut the ceiling plinth in the corners of rooms, can puzzle many. After all, even in the simplest rooms have interior corners where ceiling plinth strips must be accurately and beautifully docked. And in a more complex configuration of the room will also have to join the skirting boards, performing an external corner. In this article we will consider different options on how to cut the ceiling plinth with or without hand tools.

First we should deal with the question of what to cut the ceiling plinth, the answer depends on the material from which the fillet is made. Currently sold ceiling skirting boards made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene foam (foam plastic), polyurethane and wood.

PVC ceiling skirting boards are the cheapest. Dents and creases easily form on them, which cannot be repaired, so the product has to be thrown away. Also their disadvantage is the electrostatic properties of the ability to attract dust. They can be cut with a sharp construction knife or a hacksaw.

Skirting boards made of polystyrene foam are also among the cheapest. This material is very fragile, when processed easily crumbles, so cut the polystyrene foam must be a sharp knife or hacksaw for metal, not making too much pressure.

Skirting boards made of expanded polystyrene are a bit more expensive than polystyrene ones, they are denser and harder to cut. They are, however, less crumbly, so they are easier and easier to work with. Can be cut with a construction knife and a metal hacksaw.

Polyurethane skirting boards are the most expensive at the moment. They are strong, flexible and moisture-resistant, can be easily cut with a construction knife, and do not crumble. A disadvantage of polyurethane skirting boards is their dependence on temperature differences. For example, over a gas stove, a polyurethane skirting board will become warped and start to crack slightly. If you try to mill or trim such a skirting board, it could warp or deform in other ways.

Wooden ceiling plinths are dense, heavy products that can only be cut with a hacksaw, preferably with fine, frequent teeth. Metal blades can also be used.

Before proceeding to the listing of ways how to properly cut a ceiling plinth, I would like to note that there is a possibility not to cut the plinth with any particular precision. Special corners are available on the market, into which the edges of the skirting board are inserted. In this case, it is sufficient to trim the baseboard plank at an angle of 90. And the corner piece will hide all the imperfections. But this method is not always used, because the size of the corner elements are somewhat larger than the baseboards themselves, so the corners in the room will stand out against the background. Sometimes it can look clumsy. Nevertheless, if the design of the room allows the use of angular elements for ceiling plinths, it makes sense to use them. The following instructions will be useful to those who have nevertheless decided to precisely cut the baseboards to a given angle.

How to cut the corner of the ceiling plinthing with the help of a plinthpick

The chisel is a simple carpentry tool that allows you to cut the workpiece at the desired angle. The most common is a tray of plastic, wood, or metal with vertical slots for cutting at 90 and 45 degree angles. There are also more complex designs of the saw for cutting at angles of 90, 60 and 45 degrees. For more professional work, a saw with a pivoting mechanism is used, where the hacksaw can be fixed at any angle to the workpiece.

How to cut a ceiling skirting board using a wood nail file, the inner corner:

• Put the skirting boards on the ceiling, and measure the required length.
• Then put the baseboard plinth in the jig so that the position coincides with the position of the plinth on the ceiling.
• The skirting board must be pressed against the far wall of the joiner.
• Hold the skirting board with your left hand.
• We choose a saw position with the angle of 45 degrees, with the handle of the hacksaw close to your left hand.
• Cut the workpiece without exerting excessive pressure on the saw.
• The next step is trimming the skirting boards. Install it to the far wall of the baseboard frame.
• Press it down and hold it with the right hand.
• We choose a position for the hacksaw where the angle is 45 degrees and the handle of the hacksaw is close to the right hand.
• Cutting the skirting boards.

Next, we dock the cut skirting boards and check the accuracy of the cut. For more precise orientation, they also say that to make an inside corner, you must start cutting from the front of the baseboard. Wooden baseboards may still need to be trimmed with a file after trimming.

How to cut the ceiling plinth with a wire cutter outer corner:

• In order not to make a mistake with the size, it is better to start with the marking of the inner corner, and then cut the outer corner. Otherwise it is possible that the trim may not be long enough.
• It is necessary to attach the plinth to the ceiling and mark the dimensions.
• Position the ceiling plinth trim and press it to the nearest wall.
• Hold it with the left hand and choose a 45 degree angle for the hacksaw, when the handle is close to the left hand.
• Cut it off.
• Install the skirting board to the nearest wall, hold it with the right hand.
• Setting up the hacksaw at a 45 degree angle with the handle close to the right hand.
• We cut the workpiece and dock the corner.

Trimming the workpiece with a wire cutter is suitable only if the angle between the walls is exactly 90 degrees. If, however, the accuracy leaves much to be desired, you will have to use other methods.

How to cut a ceiling plinth corner by marking on the ceiling

The marking of the baseboard on the ceiling also allows you to evenly and accurately cut the corner. The only disadvantage of this method is that it is difficult and inconvenient to hold the baseboard by weight while cutting. Otherwise it is possible to mark the corner for cutting in this way even more accurately than other methods. When the skirting board is applied to the place of installation, all wall imperfections and deviations in the size of the corner are taken into account at once.

Trimming the corner of the ceiling skirting:

• The intersection point of the marked lines will be the point at which the baseboard must be trimmed.
• Again, we attach each plank in turn and mark the cut point on them.
• Lead the fishing line from this point to the other edge of the skirting board.

We cut the skirting boards along the planned lines, we dock them and attach them to the place of installation. Please note that it is more convenient to cut inner corners with this method.

How to cut a skirting board using a jig-saw template

Something resembling a plough can be made if you draw the necessary corners of the cut on paper, cardboard or wood. It is necessary to draw two parallel scythe line, determine the center, and then set off the necessary angles using a protractor. The advantage of this method is that you can determine any angle, even greater than 90 degrees. Of course, before you cut the corners of the ceiling plinth, you must first check the angle between the walls with a corner and measure with a protractor.

The method of cutting a ceiling plinth with the drawn out jig is exactly the same as with the jig itself. We press the baseboard plank to one of the parallel lines, then set the hacksaw at the desired angle, which is already marked, and cut off.

Improvised tray-stool with their own hands

Make a crossbeam with their own hands is also not very difficult.

Need three wooden slats or boards, which should be chipped into a U-shaped box. Then the necessary angles are marked on the walls of the box, and the cut is made with a hacksaw. As a result, you should have a wooden chisel, in which the grooves are cut out.

Combination of an improvised jigsaw and a template with marked lines. For ease of cutting it is necessary to construct something in which it will be convenient to hold the plank ceiling plinth, because keep it on the weight is difficult. It is enough to chip a corner from two wooden slats or boards. On paper, it is necessary to draw a mowing line with angles for cutting at 45 degrees or any other. Then we put a piece of baseboard to the corner, press it by hand, as described in the technique of using a wire cutter, a piece of paper with a template move under the edge where we are going to perform a cut, and cut off. In the process of cutting we are guided by the line drawn on the paper.

As an improvised jigsaw, you can use anything, everything. That we form a corner. For example, a table pushed against the wall.

Important! Pay attention to the rule of performance of measurements for trimming ceiling plinths. To outline the inside corner, you need to measure the length directly from the corner itself. To outline the outer corner, it is necessary to be guided that the skirting will protrude into the depth of the room at a distance equal to its width.

It is not necessary to fix ceiling plinth strips before you cut the counter plank and tried on their location. Only after the two strips are perfectly aligned in the corner, you can begin fixing them to the ceiling. Minor flaws can be finished with a file or file in the case of wooden and polyurethane skirting boards. To fit the foam products, you will have to wield a sharp knife.

If suddenly even after fitting the skirting boards between them remains a small gap, do not despair, it can be sealed with putty. Cut the ceiling plinth yourself is not difficult. But in order not to spoil many products, it is better to practice beforehand on small blanks.

How to trim a skirting board for the ceiling or floor

The question of how to trim a skirting board at 45 degrees may seem quite simple to an experienced person. However, for many young families who have decided to make repairs on their own, such a seemingly small thing turns into a real problem. If on the floor small inaccuracies and installation errors can often be covered with furniture, the ceiling framing is always in sight, so next we will pay more attention to how to properly trim the ceiling skirting boards in the corners.

By and large, the floor and ceiling framing differ only in size and materials, and the trimming technology is exactly the same. At the moment, plastic reigns in this direction, and if you figure out the ceiling work, then the question of how and what to cut the plastic skirting boards for the floor will solve itself.

Before you begin

Choosing the right width of the baguette. the key to a beautiful interior. Not least important in the process of sawing off is also the method by which you do it. We want to give you a couple of recommendations that will help you achieve what you have in mind.

So, how to choose the width of the material and how to trim the ceiling plinth in the corners:

• The prepared surface of the walls is not the standard evenness, use trims of a smaller width, as they are more flexible and will be able to cover the maximum number of defects. Accordingly, on the contrary, the more ideal the surface, the width of the molding can be greater, but note. in rooms with low ceilings, mount a not wide baguette, so as not to reduce them still and visually;
• Always use the left side of the angle when sawing left and the right side of the angle when sawing right. In addition, this should be the side of the tool closest to you, the far side is for the floor moldings. Please do not confuse.

Below we will deal in more detail with the task at hand, where you will learn. how to cut the corners of the ceiling plinth correctly and with the greatest quality.

Exterior

There is a nuance to this process that you should never forget. We always look at the ceiling tack from below, so when the strip is placed in the jig (to the wall closest to you), it is imperative that you turn it over.

You will then have the top of the molding at the bottom and the bottom of the molding at the top. That way there will be no gaps between the planes of the parts of the corner when joining them.

• Take measuring tools, such as a tape measure, and a pencil. Start marking with the inner corner, so you do not miss the outer. It may happen that there is not enough baguette length and you will have to do a lot of joints;
• Place the molding against the ceiling surface and mark the dimensions;
• Prepare the jigsaw and hacksaw for metal. Press the baguette to the side of the tool closest to you;
• Hold the tack with your hand and select the position of the hacksaw, which will exhibit the appropriate angle of connection. This can be the standard parameters. 45, 90, or 135˚, or arbitrary, for which you need to extend the chair by the selected degree;
• Cut the piece with a hacksaw;
• Set the opposite plank to the near side of the tool and fix it by hand;
• Set the selected degree on the jigsaw and cut the workpiece with a hacksaw for metal;
• Join the skirting boards together.

Tip: If the walls are connected to each other at right angles, only in this case you will help in the work of the chair, otherwise you will have to make adjustments with your own hands.

Inner

There is a professional grade wire cutter that has a swivel platform and can be extended to obtain arbitrary angles, as well as for home use, where special features are limited. Usually it is sufficient to use the second option in the repair.

So, the basic principle. the ceiling slats are cut at the nearest to you tool wall, we hope you have not forgotten.

• Measure out the required length of the baguette by laying it against the ceiling surface;
• Place the molding strip in the jig, and its position must fully correspond to the location of the baguette on the ceiling;
• Press the slat against the near wall of the tool;
• Select the appropriate degree of cutting, most often it is 45. Make sure the handle of the hacksaw is as close as possible to the hand holding the molding to make the cut as accurately as possible;
• Cut the workpiece, but do not apply excessive force to the hacksaw;
• Prepare and cut the opposite baguette trim, remembering that it must be pressed against the near wall of the jig;
• Select the appropriate angle of cut for it as well, leaving a minimum distance between the handle of the hacksaw and the hand holding the molding;
• Cut off the edge trim.

All that’s left to do is to check that the segments are properly joined, and if everything meets your expectations, install them in place.

Tip: Start cutting from the front of the molding, so you can orient it as precisely as possible in place. After cutting the corners of a wooden baguette, trim and fit with a file.

How to make the corners of the ceiling baguette without a chisel

For the first time deciding to make a framing on the ceiling, a beginner does not see this as a problem, and in vain. We advise to consider at once in the costs of a certain amount of material that will simply have to be thrown away.

Alas, but at what angle to cut the ceiling plinth depends only on the connection between the walls. Not everyone corresponds to the straight, for which it is sufficient to cut the slats under 45˚. Often there are parameters corresponding to 85 or 95 degrees, and here it is a problem for beginners finishers.

If you own an apartment built in the last century, it was generally considered the norm. The thing is that when you just cut the strips at 45˚ and install them on the ceiling, there will be gaps between them, which then have to be sealed with sealant or putty. We will try to help you solve this problem with minimal cost, as the price of not every molding is a penny.

So, how to properly cut the corners of the ceiling skirting for the inside corner:

Prepare the tools you will need for the job.

• Take the molding and attach it to the chosen corner. Orient it just as it will be installed in the end. With a pencil, draw a fishing line along the bar and remove it;
• Do with the second fillet the same procedure as with the previous one. At the same time, it must be adjacent to the joint;
• You will end up with a marked area;
• Take the baguette, lean it against the markings. Transfer to it the intersection point of the two lines you drew earlier;
• Draw a line from it to the opposite edge of the fillet, which will be the cut line. Do the same with the second baguette.

TrimmingWith a sharp knife or metal hacksaw, cut the edge of the molding.InspectTake the two moldings you cut and place them on the corner. There must be no gap between them, otherwise correct the surfaces with a knife.

Trimming the fillet

Trimming with the Jigsaw

How to evenly cut the corner of the ceiling plinth with it?

Chisel called uncomplicated tool used by carpenters. With its help you can cut any workpiece at the desired angle.

It is usually a wooden, metal or plastic tray, which are made to cut at an angle of 45 ° and 90 ° special vertical slots.

There are complicated designs, which in addition to the named corners also have a hole to make a 60-degree cut.

For professional work a special plane is available. Its swivel mechanism allows you to fix the cutting blade in relation to the workpiece at any given angle.

Inner corner

The prepared skirting board is applied to the ceiling, the required length is put aside.

Then this same plank is inserted into the joiner exactly as it will be positioned on the ceiling. It should be pressed against the far wall of the device. Hold the skirting board in this position with the left hand.

The blade of the hacksaw should be in such a position, so that its angle is 45 degrees, and the handle is as close as possible to the hand. Trying to avoid exerting pressure on the saw, we carefully cut the workpiece.

Next, at the baseboard it is necessary to cut the mating strip. It is also placed at the far wall of the tool, held and pressed, this time, with the right hand.

Similar to the previous procedure, the position of the hacksaw is the same. its handle is close to your hand at an angle of 45 degrees. The skirting board is cut.

Then the finished, already cut slats are docked together. the accuracy of fit is checked. It is believed that for better orientation, when making an inner corner, it is better to start cutting from the front of the product. The cuts usually need to be fitted again with a file.

outside angle

The correct way to observe more accurately the dimensions, first start to mark the inside corner, and only then proceed to the outer.

Otherwise, it may happen that along the entire length of the strip is not enough.

The strip is attached to the ceiling, the size is made marks. Holding the left hand, the ceiling plinth is pressed to the closest wall, the handle of the hacksaw is close to the hand. The workpiece is cut.

The response bar is pressed against the nearest wall, while holding it with the right hand. The blade of the hacksaw should be at an angle of 45 °, the handle of the tool is close to the hand of the master. A piece of the workpiece is cut off, the corner is neatly docked.

This processing of the edge of the parts with a mash is good if the angle between the walls is flat and straight (90 °).

If its indicators leave much to be desired, then it is worth using a different method.

Marking on the ceiling

Otherwise, with this method you can mark the angle for cutting even more accurately than with the other methods.

When the skirting board is placed at the proposed place of installation, all size deviations and inaccuracies are immediately visible and taken into account.

Cut a corner

First take a pair of blanks, then cut them at right angles. Perpendicular to the wall, against the end of the strip, add another strip. We draw the fishing line on the ceiling, following the contour of the skirting board. We remove the first skirting board and then, in the same way, sticking its end into the wall, we enclose the counter skirting board. In the same way, we mark the contour of the scaffolding.

The intersection point of the two separate lines is the mark at which the piece is cut. Each skirting board is put on the surface again, both of them trace the point of the cut. From the found point to the other edge of the plinth trim we draw a fishing line. Baseboards are cut on the previously made marks, neatly connect, place in their place of installation.

This method allows you to process inside corners more accurately.

How to make a template of a jig with their own hands

If you don’t have a power wire, you don’t need to buy a tool for one-time use. You can make a template with the same functions yourself.

To do this, the desired angles of the cut are drawn on wood, paper or cardboard.

Then it is required to draw a pair of parallel lines, find the center, and then use the protractor to measure angles of any given size.

This method is particularly convenient because, using it, you can set aside an angle of any size, even larger than a straight angle.

The method of processing a baseboard blank with a homemade tool is almost no different from working with the original. The bar is pressed against one of the parallels, then the hacksaw is set at the desired angle, and is cut.

Remember that before you cut the corners of the workpiece, be sure to check the size of the angle between the walls! For this purpose, a protractor and an angle are used.

Ceiling plinth coffered skirting

To do this correctly, it is important to strictly follow the existing recommendations and rules of finishing works. And then the result will please you.

With the fact that to hang the ceiling plinth, even inexperienced repairmen have no difficulty. They are concerned about something else entirely: how to properly cut a ceiling plinth? Virtually every room, no matter how intricately shaped, is equipped with corners.

And here in these inner corners, the individual elements of the skirting board must be beautifully and evenly docked. And in rooms especially complex configuration will have to fudge and over the outer corners. Let’s try to figure out how to be in each of these situations, and how to cut the right part with the available tools.

Baseboard materials and cutting methods

First of all, let’s try to determine what the fillet can be made of, and what particular material is better to cut.

On sale today you can find products made of polyvinylchloride (PVC), wood, polystyrene foam and polyurethane.

Perhaps some of the cheapest skirting boards are made of foam plastic, which is a fragile, soft and brittle material.

Even the fingers of the hand can leave dents, creases and defects are easy to form on them. Trim beautifully and evenly the corner of the plinth on the basis of PVC is quite difficult.

Inexperienced craftsmen can go to waste for this reason, a large amount of purchased material. Also, this polymer has high electrostatic properties, which explains its ability to collect dust.

It is best to cut such a skirting board with a hacksaw or a sharp construction knife.

Styrofoam products are also inexpensive, although this material is more durable analog of the traditional foam.

It can also be cut with a sharp tool.

Extruded polystyrene foam

Skirting boards made of extruded polystyrene foam are a bit more expensive, a bit denser and more difficult to cut. But they are much less likely to crumble and break.

That is why they are more convenient and easier to cut. For this purpose it is convenient to use a hacksaw or a sharp knife.

Polyurethane skirting boards for the ceiling is currently probably one of the most expensive.

But they are worth their cost: moisture-resistant, quite strong and tight, quite flexible.

Baseboards placed over a kitchen stove can warp and even crack a little.

They are perfectly cut with a special knife without crumbling. But these products are very sensitive to temperature changes.

Wooden skirting boards for the ceiling. it’s quite heavy and thick products, hard and durable.

They are well amenable to processing with a special fine-toothed hacksaw. You can also use a reliable cloth on metal. So how do you cut the ceiling plinth correctly??

Prefabricated corners

Note that every master has the opportunity not to pore over the exact cutting and fitting corners.

It is enough to measure the required length of the workpiece, and cut it at right angles.

All defects and imperfections will be hidden by this special element. But it is not always possible to use such a convenient way, because the standard sizes of such factory corners can differ markedly from the size of the baseboard itself.

Such corners will stand out for their disproportionality, and it will not look very neat. But if the design of the room and the size of the blanks allow you to use this method, then you should not neglect it.

Those who have to use one of the methods of trimming a ceiling plinth, the following tips will be useful.