Customer Reviews for Zenith Trim Puller Multi-Tool for Baseboard, Molding, Siding and Flooring Removal, Remodeling

The Zenith Baseboard, Molding, siding and flooring removal tool is a Great Idea for a removing baseboards. One of my least liked jobs just got easier. A Very Heavy Duty tool that's perfect for Baseboard removal. It gives you a lot of leverage without damaging the drywall. I removed a piece of baseboard (see pics) that's been down for years easily. Make sure you score the top of the molding with a utility knife first. Good Tool

The Zenith Industries Trim Puller seemed to me, at first, to be simply an overpriced pry bar. I was wrong. The design, and the implementation of the design, is so simple that it escaped me until I saw the Ron Hazelton review on YouTube. A standard pry bar uses a leverage point against the wall - that is, you insert the pry end behind the molding and then push the straight part of the bar using the curved part to create leverage. Unfortunately this all too often causes damage to the wall (or backboard, if you're working on the kitchen counter). That's O.K. if your "de-constructing" - but bad news if all your spouse wants is to have the molding replaced. The Trim Puller has a very sharp edge about 4" across that you insert behind the molding using a hammer on the top surface of the tool. The genius behind the design isn't just the extra-wide blade (when compared with a standard pry bar); rather it's that incorporated into the blade is an angled piece of steel. See the attached photo (or browse the web for a video). This angled piece puts immediate pressure on the molding without putting a dent in the wall. Then instead of pushing the handle of the Puller towards the wall you pull or push laterally (sideways). This forces the trim away from the wall without incurring the damage that you normally see when using a pry or wrecking bar. Of course there may be minor damage to the surface of the wall that is directly behind the molding if, for example, glue has been used to hold the trim in place. But when I tried the gadget on a piece of molding going down our basement stairs that had been installed using a Ryobi nail gun the molding came easily off without damaging either the trim or the wall. The Trim Puller is heavy (as one might expect, given the task it is designed to do) and comes with a comfortable padding on the handle. Hammer blows to the 'business end' don't travel up the handle and numb one's arm. I haven't tested the unit on our kitchen counter top (my wife does set some limits) but on Internet videos that I watched the Trim Puller worked on wall molding, wood floors, floor tiles - it appears to be quite versatile. I doubt I'll ever have need of all that capability, but for removing wall molding it's exactly what I need. The sharp blade end has a built in nail notch, which is handy, and the handle is pre-drilled with a hole for mounting on pegboard (see photo). It's a very simple gadget - but it works very, very well. Not the sort of tool that one uses frequently (at least I won't) but very nice to have on hand when it's needed. I've listed the "Value" as "Good" because it is a bit pricey (at least, for my budget). Of course I'm basing the value on suggested retail list price - caught on sale then the value would be upgraded accordingly. HTH Regards, Jim

Wow, just wow. Have you ever removed trim with a putty knife, and crowbar? Have you ever broken the Sheetrock, the trim, and spent 5 minutes on 8 feet of trim (cursing along the way). Guess what, you need this trim puller. I would not have guessed it, until I picked it up to remove trim as I install hardwood flooring. This zenith trim puller is magic. It does an awesome job of removing trim without damaging either the trim or the wall. (Unless you are a clutz with a hammer and hit the wall on your first swing..... Oops.) at any rate, it only takes a few swings and the trim pops out from the wall. If you need to pull trim for whatever reason, do yourself a favor and get this tool. It really is a game changer.

The Zenith Trim Puller is an excellent tool. I am not sure why someone has not thought of this sooner. Over the years I have removed lots of trim normally using a variety of tools along with a couple of boards to put behind the tools and pry against so that I don't damage the sheetrock. This tool makes this so much easier. Not only does the tool work on trim but there are also other uses for it like removing old floor tiles and even wall tile. This thing is tough, it is designed to be hit with a hammer and used in an industrial type of setting. Mine also came with a usb flash drive with a couple of promotional videos on using the tool. Wish I had owned this sooner. Pros: Tough Wide Great Design Cons: None

This trim puller is made from thick steel that can easily be whacked repeatedly with a hammer. It has a nice big soft gripped handle which complete removes any vibration that you would get from hitting it with a hammer. The blade is nice and wide which helps not put holes in the drywall like a crowbar tends to do when applying prying pressure. It is simple and straight forward to use and even came with a video on a usb stick.

Sturdy tool for pulling trim and I used mine on tile with no problems. It is made real strong and can take a beating from a hammer or small sludge. Pops the trim right off without putting holes in the sheet rock. I was amazed that it didn't put a single hole in my sheetrock. I guess it is in the way it is made with that little lip on the business end of the tool. It does a great job. I tried it on tile, I recommend you not use that tool for that job, using the tool for what it is intended to be used for is the right thing to do. Its sturdy and handy not to heavy but just about right to do the job. I like it for removing lots of trim.

I own and old home and am always pulling trim off to run wire or access pipes. I am also doing several remodels. I often damage trim and the nicely-patina'd wood paneling in my basement. I have found this tool very helpful in removing trim. Using it is quite simple. Place the sharp end behind the trim and lightly hammer. The tool has bent lip on the inside that helps push the trim out for you (see photo). I felt I had to do little or no prying. It is designed well for large baseboard trim but I used it on small trim as well. It did not damage the wall or the trim. I find this to be an essential tool for anyone who remodels or renovates. I wish I had it earlier. The only downside is that I find it slightly heavy for the small trim. It does, though, have great strength.

This thing works exactly as you imagine it would. It does an incredible job at separating trim board from the wall. I have not used it for siding or flooring, however I would imagine that it works about the same as it does for trim. It is made from an extremely thick-gauge metal. It appears to be 1/8" steel. The tool is extremely rugged and durable. It feels heavy and well built, but not so much that it gets to be a wrist-ache at the end of a day. I have had much success in removing trim boards off of drywall and plaster walls with this tool, without much or any scuffing damage. It has done a great job. Use the tool wisely and it will work as needed. What I mean is to use this tool on the wall where the sheetrock has a stud behind it. If you put pressure right on drywall in the middle of studs, you might crack the drywall. Be smart. If the trim installers were smart, they nailed into studs. This makes it easy to use the tool against studs. If the installers weren't as smart and nailed into just drywall, still use the tool against the stud. The nails aren't gripping anything and they will pop right out. I would use caution using this tool to separate two pieces of trim from each other, i.e. wood to wood mating. This is a delicate situation no matter what tool you are using. Take your time, be careful, and dont force it.

I have an outdoor door frame that needs replaced (dry rot). I have repaired, but it is not the same. Considering it opens to an unheated space used to raise young chickens and to start plants (all spring/summer events), I have not really worried about getting it done quickly because the room is secured from predators. I have gotten the new door frame and the old door has been repaired, but I dreaded taking down the old door frame; all the physical labor of the pry bar and the time involved. I put the trim puller into the seam (where my repair is) and hit it 3 times with a hammer; it went in past the patented ridge (see pic for results). This little tool is going to make the removal of the door frame so easy once the temperature goes up (hasn't hit 50 here in my part of sunny California in close to a month) and it stops raining long enough so that you can stand on both sides of the door frame without getting drenched. I am looking forward to getting this done when the weather allows.

Works just like it is suppose to. I ground the sharp edges on the sides so they would not mark up my trim.

An excellent tool that gets the job done with little to no damage to the walls.

I never pulled baseboards before to save them. I generally rip them off because I’m removing a wall or it’s already damaged. This tool helped not to damage my wall and it made removing it fast and easy

This tool was as advertised. It made removing both the toe molding and baseboards a breeze.

This thing works great, I wish I had this 30 years ago. It paid for itself the first time I used it in aggravation and time saved.

Works beautifully, as advertised

Works well. Solid, heavy gauge metal with a comfortable handle. Used an additional pry bar to help remove some baseboard that had been nailed up with many long nails. Removed baseboard without damaging the wall or breaking the baseboard.

Worked pretty well still managed to break a couple of pieces as it was hard to rock the puller side to side as it is intended to be used

Right tool for the job this and a hammer is all that is necessary to make your DIY job efficient.

Very versatile tool. Good quality and removes all sizes of trim, coping and just about anything that requires a gentle tug.

Expensive for what it is, but it works great.

I have seen this on home improvement shows. I thought that it would be a good investment. I will be removing three skylights and would like to save the trim for later use.

Worked as intended. I was a bit worried due to reading a couple of bad reviews (somewhere?) As long as you just hammer straight down on this thing and keep moving it along to "gradually" remove baseboards... and refrain from too much "prying" it won't damage your walls. Made the job a LOT easier for me.

This trim puller is a must if you are removing baseboards. Made job so much easier!

First time using this tool in my flooring repair job and it works great.

Worked like a charm without damage to the wall. Saved lots of time.