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Finishesaka: base moldingaka: skirting board

Baseboard

In Plain English

The trim piece that covers the gap between the wall and the floor.

Definition

Baseboard is a trim board installed along the bottom of interior walls where they meet the floor. It conceals the joint between the wall finish and floor finish and protects the wall from scuffs and impacts. Baseboards are available in wood, MDF, PVC, and composite materials in a wide range of profiles and heights.

Example

The GC specified 3.5-inch painted MDF baseboard throughout the entire first floor of the residential project.

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