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How Much Baseboard Molding Do You Need?

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Calculate linear feet of baseboard trim minus doorways. With corner pieces and cost estimate.

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Measuring for Baseboard
Installation Order

Berechnung

Umfang minus Tuerbreiten + 10%. 4×5 m, 2 Tueren: ~18 m. MDF weiss: 2-5 €/m. Eiche massiv: 5-15 €/m.

Typen

MDF: vielseitig, lackierbar. Kabelkanal-Sockelleisten: verstecken Kabel elegant.

⚡ CalcWolf Insight

MDF baseboard is 30-50% cheaper than pine and takes paint beautifully. The downside: it swells when exposed to water (bathroom floors, mopping). For bathrooms and kitchens, use PVC or primed pine baseboard that handles moisture without swelling.

Frequently asked questions

Wie viel fuer 4×5 m?▾

~18 lfm. MDF weiss: 36-90 €.

Kleben oder schrauben?▾

Glatte Wand: Kleber. Uneben: Stifte + Kleber.

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