Baseboard

This simple wood adornment serves as a protector where walls meet floors

January 1, 2000
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A baseboard protects the base of a wall from dirt, scuffs and collisions at the joint where it meets the floor. Usually made from wood, it can be simple or ornate, with moldings and trim.
Eclectic by Paul Hofmann Construction
Paul Hofmann Construction
Clear wood makes for a nice, simple baseboard with a small trim at its base.
Contemporary Dining Room by Robert J Erdmann Design, LLC
Robert J Erdmann Design, LLC
Miter cuts are quite difficult, making the corners of this curved baseboard molding a masterpiece of angle cuts.
Mediterranean Hall by Studio William Hefner
Studio William Hefner
You can see how the baseboard of this long hallway will protect the pristine white wall from any dirt or scuff marks.
Contemporary Entry by Amoroso Design
Amoroso Design
A baseboard can be repainted easily, whereas walls seem to always show touch-ups.
Modern Living Room by Levy Art + Architecture
Levy Art + Architecture
Quite often, modern homes dare to exclude baseboards from their finishwork, and it is expensive to finish off walls this way.
Transitional Kitchen by Bruce Johnson & Associates Interior Design
Bruce Johnson & Associates Interior Design
A clever way to get the traditional look of baseboard is to use smaller trim and paint the rest, as in this kitchen.
Traditional by Dwelling Building Group
Dwelling Building Group
Different cuts of trim or molding can add character to the baseboard.

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armenvr
I need a three inches thick wood baseboard
   
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hannagallant
how can i mop floors without getting baseboards and bottom of wood cabinets wet
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