What size base molding should I use?

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.

How thick should base trim be?

Most baseboards are 1/2 to 1 inch thick and 3 to 8 inches tall. Gauge baseboard size by its relationship to crown and casing. Baseboard is typically taller than casing is wide, and about as tall as the crown.

What is base molding called?

In architecture, a baseboard (also called skirting board, skirting, wainscoting, mopboard, floor molding, or base molding) is usually wooden or vinyl board covering the lowest part of an interior wall. Its purpose is to cover the joint between the wall surface and the floor.

What is colonial base Moulding?

Most homes built since the 1960s have single-piece Ranch or Colonial molding. Ranch-style baseboard is a flat board about 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches wide, with a simple, rounded top edge. Colonial-style baseboard is similarly sized but has some type profiled top edge, the most common being the Roman ogee shape.

Is baseboard and door trim the same?

Baseboard is the wood (or other material) board that runs between the floor and the wall. Trim is a broad term that encompasses baseboard and other trim throughout the home.

Is baseboard same as trim?

Baseboard is the wood (or other material) board that runs between the floor and the wall. It usually is between 3”-8” and comes in a variety of materials and profiles. Trim is a broad term that encompasses baseboard and other trim throughout the home.

Do baseboards have to match throughout the house?

Should baseboards look like the other molding in the room? Dixon says there are many arcane rules behind choosing and installing molding. In general, however, the design should tie in with the room’s other trim. “All the trim should be part of the same family, with similar detail and proportions,” he says.