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Strong, stable, and versatile, fir is a trusted choice for a wide range of building and woodworking applications. We offer premium fir lumber and products ideal for structural framing, furniture, doors, trim, and custom projects that call for both durability and natural beauty. Fir features a straight grain, minimal knots, and a warm, reddish-brown hue that finishes beautifully with stain or clear coat. Known for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio and dimensional stability, fir is easy to work with and ideal for both interior and exterior use—especially in Canadian climates where reliability matters. As a proudly Canadian company, Windsor Plywood specializes in hard-to-find wood species and expert advice tailored to your project. Whether you're renovating, building, or crafting something custom, fir offers the dependable performance and classic appeal to bring your vision to life.
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.