Baseboard, which might be called skirting or just base, provides visual weight to walls but is much more than decoration. It hides the gap between the wall and the floor and covers the gap left around wood floors that allows the boards to expand and contract.
Typical baseboard, installed by builders in most homes today is 3-1/4″ tall and goes unnoticed. Upgrading base board moldings to a taller profile are a great home improvement project that will enhance any room. Any time new floors are installed would be a good time to remove the existing baseboard and once the new floor is down, add new and taller base trim.
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We make baseboard molding for architects, contractors, installers and homeowners from over 200 wood species as well as MDF (medium density fiberboard), plastic, flexible trim and foam and have hundreds of styles or size up to 12″. We also produce the base caps used in some styles and base shoe which is often needed where hard surface flooring is installed. Popular wood choices for painting are poplar, pine, MDF and finger-joint pine and for staining are mahogany, maple, red oak, cherry and pine.
How to Use Our Molding Search Tool
To begin a molding search, use the drop down menu (currently “Crown”) to select the type of molding. To see all available moldings in all sizes simply click “Start Search”. You can narrow the selection by entering dimensions in the fields.
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What Size Should my Baseboards Be?
Consider the door casing thickness, ceiling height and type of flooring when deciding on the size of baseboard. The baseboard should be thinner than the casing, 1/8″ difference is ideal, to create a crisp reveal because a flush joint is almost impossible to create. The trend today is a height of at least 5-1/4″ for 8 feet ceiling height. Taller should be considered for higher ceilings. The thickness of the base may also depend on the type of flooring installed. Carpet is rarely an issue but wood floors require an gap at the walls for expansion and contraction. The base will need to be thick enough to hide the gap or a baseshoe added to add thickness along the flooring.
How Much Baseboard Molding Will I Need?
Use a tape measure and record the length of each wall for which base will be applied. Add the lengths together and add at least 10% for cutting waste.
What Tools Will I Need to Install Base Board Moldings?
Tape Measure
Miter saw (Electric Power Miter Saw)
Hammer (or Pneumatic Finish Nail Gun with compressor)
Nail Punch
Sand Paper
Square
Putty Knife
Caulking Gun
What Materials Will I Need for Installing Baseboard Molding?
Baseboard Molding
Finish Nails (8d) or 2-1/2” finished nails
Wood Filler
Stain/Paint
Interior Grade Caulk
What if My Wall is Longer than my Molding?
Whenever possible use one length of molding per wall section but it isn’t always possible. A scarf joint is used to make an in-line connection between two pieces of baseboard molding. When cut properly, one piece will seamlessly overlap the other.
FIND BASEBOARD MOLDING:
- Base Board Molding Collection
- 2″ to 4″ Base Board Molding
- 4″ to 5″ Baseboard Molding
- 5″ to 6″ Base Boards Molding
- 6″ Baseboard Moldings
- 6-1/16″ to 8″ Baseboard Moldings
- Over 8″ Baseboard Moldings
- All Base Cap Mouldings
- All Base Shoe Profiles
wood species is best for your project? We would love to assist.
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TOOLS FOR INSTALLING BASEBOARD MOULDING:
- Purchase a Compound Miter Saw
- Purchase Miter Saw Accessories
BASEBOARD MOULDING INSTALLATION RESOURCES:
- Install Base Moldings Like a Pro!
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In older houses in England (where I come from) it seems that taller skirting boards are the norm, while more modern properties (1930s onward) tend to have shallower versions. I always associate large skirting boards with the grand old style!
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Welcome Dan,
That is also true in the United States. Before tract homes were the norm here houses were individually built and designed and had larger, more elaborate moldings of all kinds.
Baseboards were much taller and many homes had wide door and window moldings. Crown moldings and chair rail moldings were common.
Now only upscale homes have these moldings here unless a home owner adds them when doing home improvement.
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I can see those base boards very elegant. Most of them are seen in those home magazines. I have not seen one in real life yet.
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Hello Mikan,
Almost all houses and buildings have baseboards – they just aren’t tall or thick so you don’t really notice them.
haha, until i visited your website, i never really thought about moldings and thought they were all the same. I guess you learn as you go!
Even many builders are probably not aware that there are so many different styles, thicknesses and heights in baseboards and other architectural moldings.
It’s amazing how much good molding can improve the overall fit an finish of your home. The difference is night and day.
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