You think wrapping gifts is hard? Check out how we “cope” with this corner!

This is a particularly tough spot to install base trim of the tiny corner created by the wall section. So, there are basically two ways to make two pieces meet in an inside corner:

1. You use a miter saw to cut both pieces at a 45 degree angle to make your 90 degree corner. Most DIY and handyman jobs go this way and they usually fill the gaps with putty or some other ugly solution.

2. The other method is “coping.” Coping, in this case, is a little different than coping with gift wrapping. Coping is basically when you cut the shape of the base trim profile out of the back of the piece that overlaps the corner. It will get the two pieces lined up almost perfectly. Once we were done lining it up, we just needed to cut one piece to match the shape of the base trim. Once that little piece was slotted into place, the corner was done!

Coping takes more skill but results in a much better corner that retains the shape of the trim - it looks consistent and classy - just like the gifts you wrapped!