How do I choose a molding style?

If you have higher ceilings, you generally want to use a taller baseboard, and if you are doing crown molding, it should be the same height as your base. Personally, I prefer taller baseboards and wider casings around doors and windows. I don’t like to go less than 5 1/2 inches on base and 3 1/3 on doors and windows.

What size baseboards are in style?

A general rule of thumb for your baseboards is the 7 percent rule — they should equal 7 percent of the overall height of your room. So, if you have 8-foot ceilings, your baseboards will look best at around 7 inches high.

What color should my baseboards be?

And many design experts consider white the perfect color for any trim, regardless of interior style or wall color. With dark walls, white trim lightens and brightens the room while making the wall color really “pop.” And when walls are painted light or muted colors, white trim makes the color appear crisp and clean.

Can I use 1×6 for baseboard?

baseboard trim question–using 1×6 boards In my house, we did 1×8 on the 1st floor and 1×6 on the second, and used basic cap molding with it. Its simple and looks just fine.

What can I use instead of baseboards?

Ranging from “why didn’t I think of that” to totally out-there, here are thirteen alternatives to wooden baseboards.

Before You Forego Baseboards.
Tile.
Peel-and-Stick Decals.
Reglet Trim.
Flush Base.
Shiplap.
Molding.
Recessed Lighting.

Are vinyl baseboards good?

Vinyl is a good second option, especially because it’s cheaper than rubber.

What is baseboard molding?

Baseboard molding is the wood trim that runs along the bottom of interior walls. This trim decoratively fills in the area where the wall and floor meet. Baseboard moldings are available in a wide variety of woods and styles. Pine, fir, and oak are common woods used for baseboard molding,…

What is base cap molding?

Base Cap. Flexible base cap molding is used in combination with plain Flatstock to create a base moulding profile. One commonly used profile is known as Speed Base, and it’s comprised of a base cap molding set on top of a plain 1″ thick board.

What is base moulding?

Base moulding is an important component in any remodeling or renovation project that involves changes to the walls or floors. Base caps and baseboards can seamlessly hide small gaps, uneven edges, and other slight imprecisions in the space where the flooring meets the walls.

What is MDF moulding?

MDF Moulding. MDF is considered environmental friendly as it is made of wood by-products and waste from lumber mills and wood manufacturing processes eliminating the need to dispose of this material. MDF Moulding does not contain woodgrains, rings or knots resulting in an ultra-smooth surface ideal for laminating veneers or painting.

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