Baseboard Trim
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Baseboard trim, also known as base trim or base molding runs along the wall at the floor. Besides for the fabulous decorating options which baseboards provide, they are also extremely functional, protecting the bottom of your walls from damage.
Benefits of Baseboard Trim
- Keeps dirt from getting under the walls
- Prevents insects from getting into the house
- Prevents the bottom edge of the wall from getting broken
- Protects from vacuum bumps and scratches
Baseboard Features
Baseboard is usually 2-8” in height and comes in one long pieces or separate pieces. You can choose the height of your baseboards to be larger or smaller than the standard size. Thicker baseboard pieces allow for more intricate designs on the wood.
Baseboard Tips
Choose a baseboard to blend with your casings in order to help blend the room design. Casings are used to cover the gap between drywall and the door or window frame. Casings go around the doors to protect them. Baseboards are usually thinner than the casings.
Baseboard Images
Read about this blogers baseboard design at Thrifty Decor Chick. Here's a preview of some of the baseboard in her home.
