90412 4-1/4" Baseboard Hemlock is a solid hemlock baseboard, unfinished -- ready for your choice of paint, stain, or clear finish. 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 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
- Standard profile at 90412 -- Interior -- wall and floor transition
- Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada -- confirm stock at your local branch
Specifications
| Material |
Solid Hemlock |
| Profile |
Standard |
| Height |
4-1/4" |
| Finish / Coating |
Unfinished Hemlock |
| Application |
Interior -- wall and floor transition |
| Pairs With |
Matching casing and crown moulding -- confirm at your local branch |
| Availability |
In-store -- confirm current stock with your local Windsor Plywood location. Some products may be special order. |
Common Uses
Installed at the base of all interior walls. Nail into wall studs with 2" finish nails at 16" stud spacing. 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
- 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: 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.
- 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.
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.
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