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    thomas falcone Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 3, 2006, 02:57 PM
    Base molding
    How do you install base molding to metal studs
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    Dec 4, 2006, 12:26 PM
    If it were me I would probably glue it on with construction adhesive.

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    Dec 4, 2006, 01:38 PM
    Unless you know you have wood blocking between the studs, what John said would be the way to go.
    Use a MDF baseboard and keep it off the floor a little bit. MDF won't expand and contract like real wood does.
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