If you are measuring two inside corners—cut a 45-degree angle on one end of the baseboard with an inside cut. Then, measure on the back of the baseboard, and put a mark on the board where your measurement is. Cut another inside miter at your mark with a 45-degree angle.

How do you cut the perfect corner trim?

Cut a 45-degree angle in a piece of trim with a miter saw. Turn the angle gauge clockwise until it is oriented to the left hand 45-degree angle setting. Then, position the trim to the right of the saw. Cut all the way through the trim to create the corner angle.

How do you cut baseboard corners without a miter saw?

The circular saw is a versatile tool that can be used to cut pieces of trim for both molding joints or a specific angle cut by adjusting the angle bracket of the circular saw. You can cut both wide or low profile baseboards using both square and straight bevel cuts, and this tool is perfect for it.

What tool do you use to cut baseboards?

The power miter saw is the most widely used for baseboard cutting. It cuts clean miters or straight, 90-degree crosscuts with precision and little or no splintering or grain-blowout.