Millwork
Baseboards & Casings
Expert installation and craftsmanship, serving the GTA & Ottawa.
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Baseboards and casings are the frame that makes a room look complete. We install all profiles — from simple 3" colonial to tall contemporary — with precise mitre and cope joints, painted or stained to match your interior.
We measure, cut, and install baseboards with proper cope joints at inside corners and mitre joints at outside corners. Door and window casings are back-cut for a tight fit. All work is nailed, filled, and caulked.
Where it works & how it’s applied.
Where to Use
- 01Every room in the home
- 02Post-flooring renovation finishing
- 03New construction completion
- 04Commercial office spaces
Common Use Cases
- 01Post-flooring installation trim
- 02Full home trim package
- 03Replacing builder-grade baseboards
- 04Tall baseboard feature upgrades
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right baseboard profile for my home?
Profile selection comes down to ceiling height and interior style. In rooms with 8 ft ceilings, a 3-4 inch baseboard looks proportionate. Higher ceilings (9-10 ft) benefit from a taller 5-6 inch profile. Traditional homes suit colonial or craftsman profiles; modern homes suit flat or pencil-cap profiles. We carry samples and can show you options in the context of your space before you commit.
How do you deal with walls that are not plumb when installing baseboards?
Most walls have some lean or bow, and we address this by back-cutting the baseboard slightly so the face stays tight to the wall even if the back isn't fully flush. We also caulk the top edge of the baseboard before painting to fill any small gaps. Scribing is used for more extreme cases. The goal is a tight face and a clean paint line - we achieve that regardless of what the wall is doing behind.
Should inside corners be coped or mitered?
Inside corners should always be coped. A mitered inside corner looks fine when first installed but opens up within months as the wood moves with humidity changes. A coped joint has one piece running square to the wall with the second piece cut to the profile of the first - it stays tight over time. Coped joints are the professional standard for a reason.
What baseboard height do you recommend?
In rooms with standard 8 ft ceilings, 3 to 3.5 inches is a comfortable proportion. For 9 ft ceilings, 4 to 4.5 inches. For 10 ft ceilings and above, 5 to 6 inches or taller becomes proportionate. The taller the ceiling, the taller the baseboard needs to be to not look like it's floating. We size profiles to the room during consultation.
