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Scarf joints: Should be 15 degrees (22.5 will do) but not 45 degrees. 45 has too much overlap and a sharp, exposed edge: especially with vinyl coated MDF . Same angle with any running trim.

I actually agree, and I think the photo I referenced showed a 22.5 degree angle. Stronger.
 
 
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If you have a run longer than your material, make the splice with 90 deg matching cuts, glue and pin over a stud.

I prefer making a scarf joint when you have to splice a long run. It is simply an inside and an outside miter cut lapped together, over a stud. Also, nails that go in on a slight angle tend to stay better than nails that go straight in. Nail slightly upwards for the top nail, and slightly downwards for the bottom nail into the stud. A nail or brad gun makes this job a whole lot easier.
 


Hey that's what I was lamely describing but didn't know what to call it. Do that over a stud. Smile



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Screw trying to cope. Unless you know what you're doing with that, it takes forever and it's really not needed.

Always join two pieces in a less conspicuous area, not in the center of the room.

Small mistakes will stick out like a billboard to you, but others really won't notice them.

Use a power mitre saw.


Coping compensates for wacky walls...



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Screw trying to cope. Unless you know what you're doing with that, it takes forever and it's really not needed.

Always join two pieces in a less conspicuous area, not in the center of the room.

Small mistakes will stick out like a billboard to you, but others really won't notice them.

Use a power mitre saw.


Coping compensates for wacky walls...


That's what wood filler is for. Big Grin
 
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Coping compensates for wacky walls...

Agreed, coping is easy. Just miter the end, and then cope back the top profile with a coping saw.
 
 
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When using a brad nailer keep the hand holding the board against the wall at least 6" away from where you nail. Sometimes the brad can hit a nail and or a knot in the wood and jump right back out of the baseboard. Several people had nailed thier support hand.
 
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