Fix Open Miter Joints | 10 Clever Tips for Beginners

Описание: This video shares how to fix open miters and 10 clever tips for beginners
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Fix Open Miters | 10 Clever Tips for Beginners
0:00 How to fix open miters
0:29 How to properly pull baseboard off walls
0:53 DryDex is the first option to fix open miters
1:09 Use a 3-inch knife to apply DryDex
1:32 Apply blue painter's tape to hardwood floors
2:04 Use your index finger to tool DryDex into the open miters
2:11 Use the putty knife at a 45-degree angle to remove excess spackling
2:49 Always try to find the paint that matches your trim work
3:00 Use a damp sponge to feather the DryDex and rag to dry the surface
3:10 Prime and paint the baseboard or woodwork
3:44 Use Bondo to fix open miters in high traffic areas
3:59 Wear a silica dust respirator when sanding Bondo
4:08 Protect carpet and hardwood with old cereal boxes
5:00 Wear protective gloves when using Bondo
5:06 Use spreaders to feather Bondo
5:15 Mark the grit on the side of sanding sponges
5:34 Lightly sand baseboards with sanding sponges to remove paint
5:56 Remove dust and debris from sanded baseboard
6:08 How to mix Bondo to fix open miters
7:21 How to apply Bondo to open miters

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DAP DryDex - https://amzn.to/2PRoUWr
Bondo All-Purpose Putty - https://amzn.to/2PJvHBM
Sundstrom Silica Dust Respirator
Blue Painter's Tape - https://amzn.to/3mxECSN
Bondo Spreaders - https://amzn.to/3wGaxVD
Ironclad Gloves - https://amzn.to/3t6X6Mm
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