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Strong, smooth, and naturally elegant, maple is a highly versatile hardwood prized for its durability and clean, refined appearance. We offer premium maple lumber, plywood, and panels ideal for cabinetry, flooring, furniture, millwork, and a wide range of interior projects. Available in both hard maple and soft maple varieties, this wood features a light, creamy tone with a fine, uniform grain that takes stain and finishes beautifully—perfect for both modern and traditional designs. Known for its excellent strength and resistance to wear, maple is a top choice for high-traffic areas and demanding applications. As a proudly Canadian company, Windsor Plywood specializes in hard-to-find, high-quality wood products and expert, personalized service. Whether you're building custom cabinetry or crafting a timeless furniture piece, maple offers the strength, versatility, and classic good looks 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.