Most homeowners think about appearance
first when considering baseboards, which are sometimes referred to as moulding
or trim, because they add visual texture and character to a space. Sometimes, a fresh coat of paint or
installing new baseboards alone can improve the look of old flooring and update
a room or an entire home for a much smaller investment than all new
flooring. Baseboards, however, are
critical to not only the overall look of your finished floor, but also the
functionality. Baseboards run along the
bottom of walls to cover gaps and hide uneven edges of flooring installed up to
the walls. They also help protect the
walls from damage such as bumps and scuffs from vacuums, shoes or furniture and
can act as temporary barriers to most minor spills.