When buying baseboards in the past, you only had just one choice: natural wood, usually pine or hemlock. Now, the choice of materials for baseboards and trim has expanded to include MDF and plastic.

Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF) is a popular material in the world of woodworking, furniture design, and interior construction. Known for its affordability and versatility, MDF has carved a niche as a ...

Well-built older homes often have clear-finished trim made of oak, maple and even mahogany that’s almost an inch thick. At the other end of the spectrum, newer homes often have paintable grades like ...