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Log Cabin Bedroom: Installing New Pine Trim (Corners and Baseboards) From "Weekend Remodeling" episode WKR-311

With the window and trim trim replaced, it's time to move on to the baseboards and the trim pieces that will fill the gaps between the log siding and the corners and ceiling.

On a 1-5 intermediate remodeling scale, this project ranks 1 in difficulty.
This project can be completed in 16 hours over 2 days.

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	This basic blue boy's room will become ...
	... a log cabin retreat!

Materials:

Log siding
1 x 6 pine lumber
1 x 4 fluted casing
4 x 4 pine post
Pry bar
Tape measure
Level
Chalk line
Large felt tip marker
Reciprocating saw
Hammer
Utility knife
Circular saw
Chop saw
Table saw
Drill
Framing square
Framing nailer
1" Forstner bit
Trim nailer
Safety glasses
Polyurethane
Trim nails
Wood screws
Wood bit
Stud finder
Torpedo level

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

1. Now it's time to install pieces that will create a end-point for the log pieces.

2. Measure areas between the top of the doors and ceiling (in this example, that covers two corners). Then, measure the other two corners from floor to ceiling. Cut a 4 x 4 pine post to length. (This will prevent the logs from being mitered for the corners).

3. Place a short 4 x 4 post over the door (figure A), pre-drill holes on the sides, against the walls. Attach the post to wall using 2" wood screws.

4. Add a long post in the next corner (figure B), using the same technique to secure.

5. Pre-drill several locations along the sides of the room and "tack" the 4 x 4 posts into the correct locations for the siding to butt into.

6. Next, install the baseboards. Measure between the corners, then cut pine 1 x 6 to fit the space. Check for level, then use a pry bar to adjust as needed. Secure to wall with 2" trim nails. Work around the room to attach baseboards until completely installed (figure C).

7. Figure out height from top of baseboard to ceiling. Determine height of plank. Divide the height of wall area by height of plank. This will determine if you need molding installed near the ceiling. If the gap at the ceiling is greater than 3-1/2", simply rip the paneling to fit. Install without top trim. If less than 3-1/2", add trim for 2 x stock to fill the gap.

8. Next, use a stud finder to determine where the log siding will be attached. Use a marker to mark the studs from floor to ceiling.