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How to repair chipped baseboards: A step-by-step guide
June 1, 2024
How to Repair Chipped Baseboards: A Step-By-Step Guide

Your baseboard moulding takes a lot of abuse over the years. From scuff marks to vacuum dents and pet scratches to chips, neglected baseboards can make your home feel unloved. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide to repairing chipped baseboards for a quick DIY project that helps refresh your home. What is […]

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How to install baseboard moulding on crooked walls
May 1, 2024
How to Install Baseboard Moulding on Crooked Walls

When you’re all set to upgrade your baseboard moulding, or finish up a flooring installation with some nice fancy trim, you might find out the hard way that your walls are crooked. This is a disappointing discovery when you’re all about doing it yourself, but it doesn’t have to stop you from completing your project! […]

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How to fix water damage on baseboards
April 1, 2024
How to Fix Water Damage on Baseboards

One of the inevitable materials damaged in a house flood or leak is your baseboards, where even small amounts of water or moisture can cause bloating, staining, warping, and paint peeling.  In this article, we will explain how to fix water damage on baseboards in Ontario, and why it’s so important to act fast. Find […]

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Should you caulk baseboards?
March 1, 2024
Should You Caulk Baseboards?

Baseboard moulding provides a finishing touch to your walls, helps hold the flooring in place, and can be dressed up or down as a subtle design feature. When installing baseboard moulding, you might wonder whether you should caulk them. Here, we look at caulking in the baseboard installation process to help you decide whether you’re […]

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10 baseboard design ideas to elevate your home
December 7, 2023
10 Baseboard Design Ideas to Elevate Your Home

You might not give your baseboards much thought. However, you’d be surprised how the right baseboard design can create a more cohesive and polished look for your living space. In this article, we will share ten baseboard moulding design ideas to elevate your home. 1. Add quarter inch round to your baseboard moulding This simple […]

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Are baseboards necessary?
November 16, 2023
Are Baseboards Necessary?

As flooring experts at Cosmaroma, we get asked this question a lot: “Are baseboards really necessary?” Although the simple answer is yes, there’s more to it than that. In this article, we will explain why baseboards are necessary with tips on how to use them properly. What are baseboards? Baseboards are a form of moulding […]

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The do’s and don’ts of baseboard installation
September 4, 2023
The Do’s and Don’ts of Baseboard Installation

Baseboard moulding is an essential part of your home. They protect the base of your walls from moisture and prevent allergens from collecting in the small spaces between your wall and floor.  Not only that, but baseboards can instantly improve a room’s style and feel. A room without baseboards can feel empty and shabby. Luckily […]

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3 different types of baseboards you should know about
August 9, 2023
3 Different Types of Baseboards You Should Know About

Whether you’re putting down new floors or replacing drywall, you will eventually have to deal with your home’s baseboards first. Baseboard moulding is an essential part of your interior construction and design.  It’s not only functionally necessary but also aesthetically pleasing, no matter the interior scheme you choose. If you’re ready to replace your baseboard […]

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Which baseboard moulding materials are right for your home?
June 6, 2023
Baseboard Moulding Materials 101: Which One Is Right for Your Home?

Most people have yet to give much thought to the baseboard moulding in their homes. However, choosing suitable baseboard materials will have more impact than you think.  Whether installing new flooring or looking for ways to give your home a tailored look, we explain how choosing the most suitable baseboard moulding materials for your home […]

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A complete guide to caulking baseboard moulding
September 29, 2022
A Complete Guide to Caulking Baseboard Moulding

Caulking is an essential part of the home-improvement process. In addition to filling gaps and making the joinery look flawless, this sealant serves as an important barrier to keep drafts out of your space. As well, caulk fills in dust-collecting crevices, making the baseboards easier to clean. With this step-by-step guide, you can caulk your […]

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