Trim & baseboard selector
Filter profiles by aesthetic style and flooring compatibility
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The Trim & Baseboard Selector helps homeowners, interior designers, and contractors choose the right interior trim profiles based on aesthetic style preferences and flooring compatibility.
Start by selecting your preferred design style—Modern, Traditional, Farmhouse, Craftsman, or others—then optionally filter by your flooring type to see which profiles work best. The tool shows expansion gap coverage for floating floors like LVP and laminate, recommends appropriate materials for moisture-prone areas, and suggests matching casing profiles.
Whether you're renovating a single room or specifying trim for an entire home, this selector helps ensure cohesive design while addressing practical considerations like gap coverage and material durability.
Features
Everything you need
- Filter by 8 aesthetic styles (Modern, Traditional, Farmhouse, etc.)
- Flooring compatibility for LVP, hardwood, tile, carpet, and more
- Expansion gap coverage calculator
- Material recommendations (MDF, wood, PVC)
- Matching casing and crown suggestions
- Visual profile cross-sections
- Shoe molding vs quarter round guidance
How it works
Simple workflow
- 1Select your preferred aesthetic style (Modern, Traditional, Farmhouse, etc.)
- 2Optionally choose your flooring type to filter compatible profiles
- 3Browse baseboard, casing, and molding options
- 4Review profile dimensions, materials, and gap coverage
- 5Get recommendations for shoe molding or quarter round if needed
Use cases
Built for real-world scenarios
New construction
Specify trim packages that match the home's architectural style while ensuring flooring compatibility.
Renovation projects
Select trim that complements existing finishes or establishes a new aesthetic direction.
LVP/laminate flooring
Find baseboards and moldings that properly cover expansion gaps required by floating floors.
Bathroom and wet areas
Identify moisture-resistant materials like PVC trim suitable for high-humidity spaces.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Baseboard height should be proportional to ceiling height. For 8' ceilings, 3-5" baseboards work well. For 9-10' ceilings, consider 5-7" baseboards. Very tall ceilings (12'+) can accommodate 7-9" or taller profiles.
It depends on your baseboard's gap coverage. LVP typically needs a 1/4" expansion gap. If your baseboard can cover this gap when installed, shoe molding is optional. Otherwise, shoe molding provides a clean transition and covers the gap.
Shoe molding has a flatter, more subtle profile (roughly 1/2" × 3/4") while quarter round is a full 90-degree curve (3/4" × 3/4"). Shoe molding is generally preferred in modern and transitional designs; quarter round is more common in traditional and DIY projects.
This is a design choice. White or wall-matched trim creates a clean, modern look. Stained wood trim matching hardwood floors creates warmth and continuity. Contrasting trim (white trim with dark floors) adds definition and is currently popular.
PVC or cellular PVC trim is ideal for bathrooms due to its moisture resistance. It won't swell, rot, or develop mold. MDF should be avoided in wet areas as it absorbs moisture and deteriorates quickly.
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