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wrote:
Mom's "powder room" has a rusty small baseboard, and I'm in the
process
of fixing this room. (The toilet is literally wandering in a
circular
motion!!!) Anyway, do I have to replace the baseboard, or is it safe
to use paint to get rid of the unsightly rust?

You'll want to sand smooth the rusty areas, and then use a
rust-inhibiting primer (or rust converting paint) and then topcoat with
whatever finish paint you want to use.

R