0653A 3-1/4" Baseboard Oak is a solid oak baseboard, unfinished -- ready for your choice of paint, stain, or clear finish. Baseboard runs along the base of interior walls, concealing the expansion gap between the flooring and drywall while protecting the lower wall from scuffs, furniture, and cleaning equipment. Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada.
Features
- Solid Oak -- the hardest common moulding material, with prominent open grain and natural warmth
- Takes stain beautifully with a rich, deep colour result. The open grain adds visual character under clear finish.
- Standard profile at 0653 -- Interior -- wall and floor transition
- Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada -- confirm stock at your local branch
Specifications
| Material |
Solid Oak |
| Profile |
Standard |
| Height |
3-1/4" |
| Finish / Coating |
Unfinished Oak |
| Application |
Interior -- wall and floor transition |
| Pairs With |
Matching casing and crown moulding -- confirm at your local branch |
| Availability |
In-store -- confirm current stock with your local Windsor Plywood location. Some products may be special order. |
Common Uses
Installed at the base of all interior walls. Nail into wall studs with 2" finish nails at 16" stud spacing. Oak is the premium choice for stained moulding. For a glass-smooth painted finish on oak, apply grain filler first -- the open pores telegraph through paint without filling.
Pro Tips
- Cut inside corners with a cope joint rather than a mitre for a tighter, longer-lasting fit. Coped joints stay closed as wood moves seasonally -- mitred inside corners tend to open up.
- For stain: oak accepts stain beautifully -- apply with the grain and wipe off excess. For paint: apply grain filler first, then prime and paint. For clear finish: sand to 220-grit and apply oil or polyurethane.
- Use a stud finder before nailing. Set all nails below the surface, fill with paintable wood filler, and sand smooth before finishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What height baseboard should I use?
Baseboard height should be proportional to ceiling height. 3" to 3-1/2" for 8 ft ceilings, 4" to 5" for 9 ft, and 5" or taller for 10 ft and above. Taller baseboard creates a more formal appearance.
Should I stain or paint oak moulding?
Oak is at its best when stained or clear-finished -- the prominent grain adds warmth and character. Painting oak is possible but requires grain filler for a smooth result, and many consider it a waste of a premium material.
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