A cove base support is positioned between a wall and a cove base and includes a vertical support portion, an angled support portion, and a toe support portion. The angled support portion is positioned at the bottom of the vertical support portion and provides a transition to the toe support portion. The toe support portion extends downwards and away from the wall and provides support to a toe of the cove base. At least one of the vertical support portion and the toe support portion defines a plurality of apertures through which adhesive is placed to attach the cove base support to the wall through the apertures.