201 1/2" Base Shoe is a base shoe moulding, confirm finish at your local branch. Base shoe is a small quarter-round-like moulding that sits at the base of the baseboard, covering the gap between the baseboard and the floor surface. It accommodates uneven floors without requiring the baseboard to be scribed to the floor contour. Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada.
Features
- Solid wood construction
- Confirm species and finish options at your local branch
- Standard profile at 201 -- Interior trim and transitions
- Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada -- confirm stock at your local branch
Specifications
| Material |
wood |
| Size |
201 1/2" |
| Finish |
Unfinished wood |
| Application |
Interior trim and transitions |
| Availability |
In-store -- confirm current stock with your local Windsor Plywood location |
Common Uses
Nail base shoe into the baseboard (not the floor) with brads so the floor can expand and contract freely beneath it. Follow finishing instructions appropriate to the species.
Pro Tips
- Always nail base shoe into the baseboard, not into the floor. The floor needs to move freely beneath the shoe. Nailing into the floor pins the floor down and causes buckling.
- Confirm species and follow appropriate finishing guidelines.
- Base shoe is especially important for floating floor installations where a larger expansion gap is typical.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I always need base shoe with baseboard?
Not always. If the floor is flat and the baseboard sits tight against the floor surface, base shoe is optional. If there is a visible gap between the baseboard and the floor (common with floating floors and uneven subfloors), base shoe covers it cleanly.
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