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      "name": "Step 1: Inspect the underlying drywall and subfloor",
      "text": "Carefully pry away the old trim using a stiff putty knife and pry bar to avoid gouging the wall. Check the revealed drywall, flooring edge, and sill plates for hidden mold, soft wood, or active water leaks that need fixing first.",
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      "name": "Step 2: Measure each wall and purchase materials",
      "text": "Measure every wall dimension along the floor and add roughly 10 to 15 percent extra material to cover cut waste and corner miters. Pick moisture-resistant materials like PVC, polyurethane, or factory-primed solid wood rather than raw pine or standard interior MDF.",
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      "name": "Step 3: Acclimate wood trim and dry-fit every cut",
      "text": "If you choose wood-based trim, let it rest inside your home for about 48 hours so it adjusts to the indoor humidity levels. Cut your outside corners at 45-degree angles, cope your inside corners for tight joints, and dry-fit every piece along the wall before reaching for fasteners.",
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      "name": "Step 4: Fasten the trim into wall framing studs",
      "text": "Set your trim in place and secure it directly into the wall studs using finish nails, avoiding fastening solely into weak drywall. If you are securing baseboards against tiled tub aprons or concrete backer, use a compatible construction adhesive alongside mechanical fasteners where appropriate.",
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      "name": "Step 5: Seal all joints with moisture-resistant sealant",
      "text": "Fill all nail holes with sandable wood filler and apply a continuous bead of bathroom-rated, flexible sealant along the top wall joint and bottom floor edge. Never use ordinary painters caulk in wet zones, and allow adhesives and silicone to cure fully for 24 to 48 hours before running the shower. What to Do Next If you notice spongy flooring or extensive moisture damage behind your old baseboards, reach out to HH Remodeling LLC at 303-505-0866 to inspect the framing and install long-lasting bathroom trim.",
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