Baseboards

Baseboard, sometimes called skirting or just base, provides visual weight for the 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, builder grade baseboard, installed in most homes today is 3-1/4″ tall and goes unnoticed. A great project that will enhance any room is to upgrade the base to a taller profile. Any time new floors are installed would be a good time to remove the existing baseboard and once the floor is down, add new and taller base trim.

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We produce baseboard moldings for architects, contractors, installers and homeowners from any wood species as well as MDF (medium density fiberboard), plastic, flexible trim and foam in many styles or size up to 12″. We also produce the base caps which are used in some styles and base shoe which is often need where hard surface flooring is used. Popular wood choices for staining are mahogany, maple, red oak, cherry and pine and for painting are poplar, pine, MDF and finger-joint 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.

What Size Should my Baseboards Be?

You will need to 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

TOOLS FOR INSTALLING BASEBOARD MOULDING:

• Purchase a Compound Miter Saw
• Purchase Miter Saw Accessories

BASEBOARD MOULDING INSTALLATION RESOURCES:

• Install Base Moldings Like a Pro!