Xactimate Line Items: Baseboard Estimation
In our focused video training, you’ll learn how to estimate for base moldings, with a spotlight on baseboards and the often-overlooked base shoes. This lesson is great for those in carpentry, flooring, or interior design.
Here’s what we cover:
Understanding Base Molding Components:
- Identifying Baseboards and Base Shoes: We’ll explain the difference between the main baseboards along the wall’s bottom and the smaller base shoes that sit at the baseboard’s bottom.
- Visual Examples: You’ll see images to better grasp how baseboards and base shoes look and where they’re positioned in a room.
Estimation Process for Base Moldings:
- Removal and Replacement: Learn how to account for removing old baseboards and putting in new ones.
- Accurate Measurement: Master the art of measuring baseboards and base shoes for precise estimates, covering sizes from 2 inches to 8 inches.
- Perimeter Floor Measurement: Use the perimeter floor (PF) measurement to figure out the total length needed for base moldings.
Painting and Finishing:
- Sealing and Painting: Discover the importance of sealing and painting baseboards and base shoes, and how to factor these steps into your estimate.
- Practical Tips: Tips on applying a coat of paint for a clean finish.
Efficient Estimating Techniques:
- Using Macros: See how to save your estimating process as a macro for quicker reuse in future projects.
- Adjusting for Specific Needs: Learn how to tweak the macro, adding or removing base shoes as needed for various projects.
This session aims to simplify estimating base moldings, providing clear instructions and handy tips for efficient project management. Perfect for industry professionals, this training will equip you to confidently estimate and install base molding. Look out for more helpful lessons in this series.