The best way to fill the gap between a baseboard and the wall is by using caulk. If the gap is wider than 1/4-inch, you should use a foam strip to fill the gap most of the way and then caulk as the filler for the rest.
How do you fill gap between wall and molding?
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What can I use for a molding gap?
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How do you fill large gaps in molding?
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What do you use to fill baseboard gaps?
Fill outside corner gaps with spackling compound, wood filler or drywall joint compound. Work it into each gap with your fingers, allowing it to overfill and bulge out. Scrape it flat with a razor knife before it hardens. Let the filler dry, then sand the area by hand with 150-grit sandpaper.
How do you fill a large gap under a baseboard?
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Is it better to use wood filler or caulk?
You should use caulk to fill gaps or joints between trim pieces and/or drywall. Use wood filler, or spackling, to fill nail holes, dents, and cracks on wood trim. Caulking and filling holes on wood trim takes time. So, don’t try to rush it.
How do you caulk around molding?
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Can I spackle baseboards?
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Can I use spackle instead of caulk?
To sum up the difference between spackle vs caulk, caulk is to be used to fill in corners and gaps between two materials, whereas spackle should be used to fill nail holes and other damage on flat surfaces (walls and/or trim).
How do you fix separating baseboards from the wall?
If there is a large gap between the wall and the top of the baseboard, you will likely need to fill it in with caulk because the baseboard will not be able to make a flush connection with the wall. Use paintable caulk. An extremely wide gap will likely require foam to fill the excess space before caulking.
