Final Touches: Fill, Sand, Paint, and Cover — Clean and Paint/Stain
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How to Install Cove Molding Under Stair Nosings · Step 8 of 8
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After all the molding is installed and caulked, there are a few final steps to complete the trimwork. All nail holes in the casing, backband, baseboard, and shoe molding need to be filled with joint compound (or wood putty). Once the compound dries, sand the filled areas smooth to be flush with the trim surface. Prime any unprimed areas (like the filled nail holes) and then apply a final coat of paint to all the trim pieces for a uniform, finished appearance. As a final cosmetic touch, install new electrical outlet and switch covers to match the fresh paint and trim.
Final Touches: Fill, Sand, Paint, and Cover — Clean and Paint/Stain
Part of project
How to Install Cove Molding Under Stair Nosings · Step 8 of 8
In this video
After all the molding is installed and caulked, there are a few final steps to complete the trimwork. All nail holes in the casing, backband, baseboard, and shoe molding need to be filled with joint compound (or wood putty). Once the compound dries, sand the filled areas smooth to be flush with the trim surface. Prime any unprimed areas (like the filled nail holes) and then apply a final coat of paint to all the trim pieces for a uniform, finished appearance. As a final cosmetic touch, install new electrical outlet and switch covers to match the fresh paint and trim.