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How Much Do Solid Wood Baseboards Cost?
There is an extensive range of solid wood prices, depending on the type of wood you use and the baseboard's height. You can expect to pay around $0.85 per linear foot for a 3-inch pine baseboard and up to $2.50 per linear foot for 6-inch oak or other hardwood baseboards.
How Much Do Joint Pine Baseboards Cost?
Jointed pine baseboard can be as inexpensive as $1.50 per linear foot and up to $3.00 per linear foot.
What Is an MDF Baseboard?
Medium-density fiberboard, or MDF, is one of the most popular molding, trim, and baseboard options. It is one of the most economical choices that are also extremely easy to use. In addition, the MDF profile is very soft and usually comes pre-primed, meaning that even a novice builder can use MDF as a do-it-yourself home project. Another advantage of MDF is that it is considered mold and fungus resistant, making it a good option for baseboard in places where water damage is a concern.
On the downside, MDF has several health and environmental concerns associated with its use. MDF is made from wood fibers bound together by heat, pressure, and numerous types of resin binders. The resin and adhesives that hold the fibers together might very well contain high levels of formaldehyde that can off-gas for years, especially when the MDF is in contact with water. This article in “The Guardian” will most likely cause you to rethink using MDF in your home.
How Much Do MDF Baseboards Cost?
MDF baseboads are one of the cheaper options available, with prices ranging from $0.65 to $0.90 per linear foot.
What Is a PVC Baseboard?
PVC is one type of synthetic baseboard, trim, and molding option. While we usually think of PVC used in plumbing fixtures, you can now find PVC options for your home's finishing work. PVC trim is often labeled as “vinyl trim” and has the advantage of being resistant to the elements. You can safely use PVC trim in bathrooms and kitchens where water accumulation is probable and even use it outside as it will resist the elements.
On the downside, PVC can be brittle and delicate to work with and will require the installer to drill a hole for every nail. Besides, PVC has several dangerous environmental and health considerations. For example, the dioxins in this product can cause reproductive and developmental health problems.
How Much Do PVC Baseboards Cost?
Depending on the style and height, there is a wide range of prices associated with this option ranging between $2.00 and $6.00 per linear foot.
How Much Do Tropical Wood Baseboards Cost?
You can expect to pay between $3.00 and $8.50 per linear foot for quality tropical hardwood baseboards.
Tobias Roberts
Tobias runs an agroecology farm and a natural building collective in the mountains of El Salvador. He specializes in earthen construction methods and uses permaculture design methods to integrate structures into the sustainability of the landscape.
