We recommend you to choose the first option on drywall and the second one for masonry walls.
Glue baseboard to concrete wall.
Before you start applying adhesive however there are a few things you need to check for and some precautions you may want to take.
How to install baseboard molding to concrete walls.
If you see some cut a few braces from 4 to 6 in.
First hold the base molding against the wall after you cut it to length and look for gaps.
Apply a thin bead of construction adhesive along the back length of the baseboard and press it against the wall so the bottom edge is flush with the floor.
Spray the base of the concrete wall with an all purpose cleaner.
This allows the molding to expand or contract as.
If the walls meet at an outside.
Measure the walls where the molding will be installed.
One of the quickest ways to panel the basement or other cement walls is to glue the paneling directly to the cement.
Measure each wall in the room and note the measurements.
If you want to install baseboard you have two options.
Glue is much simpler and is effective.
Lengths of scrap baseboard and put 45 degree angles on the ends.
Then apply construction adhesive at the top and bottom.
Paneling can be glued to cement.
Place the baseboard molding that you want to use in the basement for at least two days.
Hold the board in place for about five.
Either use a good glue and stick them to the walls of the room or use nails screws to fasten them to the walls.
Scrub the bottom of the wall with a scrub brush.