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Timeless design meets precision craftsmanship with Alexandria Mouldings, a trusted name in architectural wood products. We proudly carry a wide selection of Alexandria Mouldings perfect for enhancing interior spaces with baseboards, casings, crown mouldings, wainscoting, and more—all crafted to elevate the style and finish of any room. With a reputation built on quality, consistency, and innovation, Alexandria offers mouldings in a variety of materials including solid wood, MDF, and pre-primed options that are easy to install and ready to paint or stain. Whether you're completing a new build, tackling a renovation, or adding elegant detail to your home, Alexandria provides profiles to suit every taste—from classic to contemporary. As a proudly Canadian company, Windsor Plywood is committed to offering the best in finishing products along with expert, one-on-one service. Explore Alexandria Mouldings and discover how small details can make a big difference in your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What baseboard height works best for standard 8-foot ceilings?
For 8-foot ceilings, a baseboard between 3 inches and 4.5 inches tall is proportionate and reads cleanly. Going too tall creates a visually heavy base that can make a room feel shorter. For ceilings 9 feet and above, 4.5 inches to 6 inches or taller suits the scale of the room.
What is the difference between traditional and modern baseboard profiles?
Traditional baseboards feature curved profiles with ogee caps, beveled faces, and layered detail. They suit colonial, craftsman, and heritage-style interiors. Modern baseboards are flat or have minimal detail, with clean square edges that work in contemporary, Scandinavian, and transitional spaces. Windsor Plywood carries both categories.
Should baseboard be wood or MDF?
MDF baseboard is the standard for painted applications. It has no grain to telegraph through paint, cuts cleanly, and holds paint consistently. Wood baseboard is better for stained or natural finishes where the grain is part of the design. MDF should not be used in bathrooms or areas with regular moisture exposure.
How do I cut baseboard corners to fit properly?
Inside corners use coped joints, where one piece is cut square and the second piece is coped to follow the profile of the first. Outside corners use 45-degree mitre cuts. Coped joints hold up better over time as wood expands and contracts with humidity changes; mitre-only inside corners tend to open up.
Can baseboard be installed over tile or thick flooring without a gap?
The baseboard should sit on top of the finished floor, not the subfloor. If tile or thick flooring has already been installed, you may need a taller baseboard or a base shoe moulding to cover the gap cleanly. Base shoe is the standard solution for bridging the gap between baseboard and an uneven floor surface.