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Replacing Baseboard without removing the heating element

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bob young
bob young Member Posts: 2,177
in THE MAIN WALL
not worth the effort. . a few slices & its out of the way. cabinets fly in & then replace elements.

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  • G Terrill
    G Terrill Member Posts: 13
    Replacing Baseboard without removing the heating element

    Is there an easy way to remove old beat up baseboard radiators skins without removing the heating element? I am remodeling a room and the baseboard radiators are dented. Painting them is one thing but I would like to replace just the dampers and the main baseboard body?

    Can this be done without installing all new baseboard?
  • ed wallace
    ed wallace Member Posts: 1,612
    replacing baseboard cover

    yes it can be done but only if back piece is held in place with screwa remove cover remove supports by slidding to either left or right you might have to remove screws or nails holding back piece in place then gently remove backpiece reverse to install
  • bob_50
    bob_50 Member Posts: 306
    If the wall

    material is drywall or plaster and the baseboard is screwed in place you are lucky. If it is nailed it is a pain to pull the nails. I have found it easier to use the pin from a slantfin nailing tool to drive the nails through the back of the baseboard into the wall. You could use a piece of steel rod 3/8" in dia..
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