00232 1-1/2" Round Hemlock

00232 1-1/2" Round Hemlock is a solid hemlock round (dowel) moulding, unfinished -- ready for your choice of paint, stain, or clear finish. Round moulding is a solid round profile used as closet rods, curtain rods, handrails, towel bars, and decorative round trim in millwork applications. Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada.

Features

• Solid Hemlock -- pitch-free and resin-free, accepts paint and stain more evenly than any other softwood
• Consistent pale colour with straight, fine grain -- produces a smooth, clean surface under both paint and clear finish
• Round (Dowel) profile at 00232 -- Interior trim and finishing
• Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada -- confirm stock at your local branch

Specifications

Common Uses

Cut to length and install in brackets appropriate to the application (closet rod brackets, curtain rod brackets, or handrail brackets). Hemlock is the preferred softwood for stained moulding. Its pitch-free surface means no bleed-through under paint and no blotching under stain.

Pro Tips

• For closet rod applications, the standard rod height is 66-68" from the floor for full-length hanging and 84" for double-rod configurations.
• For paint: apply directly -- no knot sealer needed. For stain: hemlock accepts stain evenly with a pre-stain conditioner. For clear finish: sand to 180-grit and apply water-based polyurethane or lacquer.
• Support closet rods at 48" maximum intervals to prevent sagging under the weight of hanging clothes. Add a centre bracket for rods longer than 48".

Frequently Asked Questions

What diameter do I need for a closet rod?
The standard closet rod diameter is 1-5/16" (fits standard closet rod brackets). Confirm bracket compatibility with your local Windsor Plywood branch.

Why choose hemlock over pine?
Hemlock is pitch-free -- no resin bleed under paint, no sticky sap. It also accepts stain more evenly than pine. Hemlock is the premium softwood choice when finish quality matters.