03112 3-1/4" Baseboard Primed Finger Jointed Pine

03112 3-1/4" Baseboard Primed Finger Jointed Pine is a solid pine baseboard, factory-primed and ready for topcoat. 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 Pine -- natural wood character with visible grain, accepts paint, stain, and clear finish
• The most affordable solid wood moulding option for residential interiors
• Standard profile at 03112 -- Interior -- wall and floor transition
• Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada -- confirm stock at your local branch

Specifications

Common Uses

Installed at the base of all interior walls. Nail into wall studs with 2" finish nails at 16" stud spacing. Seal all knots with shellac-based primer (such as Zinsser BIN) before painting. Pine knots bleed through standard latex paint and primers.

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 paint: seal knots with shellac-based primer (Zinsser BIN) before priming and painting. For stain: apply pre-stain conditioner first to reduce blotching. For clear finish: sand to 180-grit and apply 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.

Will pine knots bleed through paint?
Yes. Seal all knots with a shellac-based primer (such as Zinsser BIN) before painting. Standard latex primers do not prevent knot bleed-through.