How long does a trim and baseboard installation take?+
Timing depends on the scope. A standard four-bedroom home is typically one to five days, depending on how much trim, how many doors and windows, and which profiles are involved. Custom and intricate projects, such as full architectural packages or large custom builds, run longer, from over a week to a month. We commit to a clear schedule before we start and hold to it.
What baseboard size should I choose for my home?+
A general guide: 4-inch baseboards suit modern condos and smaller rooms, 5–6-inch is the most popular upgrade for typical Toronto and GTA homes, and 7–9-inch baseboards work beautifully in larger rooms with higher ceilings. We'll recommend a height during consultation that matches your ceiling, room scale, and the rest of your trim package.
How much does trim and baseboard installation cost in Toronto and the GTA?+
Pricing depends on the linear footage of trim, the profile complexity, and how many doors and windows need casings. Every quote is itemized and transparent — materials, labour, and finishing are all clearly broken down. Contact us for a free in-home consultation and detailed estimate.
Do you remove and dispose of the old trim?+
Yes — removal and disposal of existing baseboards and casings is included in every install. We carefully take down the old trim, protect your walls and floors during removal, and haul everything away when we leave. You don't need to lift a finger or rent a bin.
Will the install damage my paint or walls?+
Our process is designed to protect your existing finishes. We use careful removal techniques, fill any nail holes from old trim, and prep the wall edge so the new trim sits flush with no visible gaps. You may need a small touch-up paint pass along the top edge of the new baseboards, but no major repainting is required.
What materials do you use for trim and baseboards?+
MDF is our standard and our preferred material — it's Canadian-made, dimensionally stable, paints beautifully, and is the right choice for most homes across the GTA, including bathrooms, kitchens, and basements once properly primed and finished. We use solid wood alongside MDF when a customer or designer prefers it, or when a specific profile is only milled in wood. We'll guide you through the right material and profile at your in-home consultation.
Can you match existing trim in older homes?+
Usually, yes. Many of the trim profiles we install have been industry staples for decades, so the trim in most older homes is a straightforward match. If a profile has been discontinued, we'll find the closest equivalent so the new work blends in with what's already there.
What warranty do you provide?+
We back every trim and baseboard installation with a lifetime workmanship warranty. With over 20 years of experience and a commitment to precision, our work is built to last decades. If anything we installed needs attention, we'll make it right — that's our promise for as long as you own your home.
What's the difference between trim and moulding?+
"Trim" is the umbrella term for finish carpentry — baseboards, casings, crown moulding, chair rail, and decorative profiles. "Moulding" usually refers to the decorative profiled pieces specifically (like crown). Most homeowners use the words interchangeably, and we install all of it.
Can you make trim look straight if my walls aren't perfectly square?+
Yes — and this is one of the things that separates a finish carpenter from a generalist. We shim, scribe, and cope joints to visually straighten lines, then fill or caulk any small gaps for a clean continuous finish. Older Toronto homes especially benefit — we've installed trim in century homes across the GTA where nothing was square, and the finished result reads perfectly straight.
What's included in your trim installation pricing?+
Every quote includes the materials specified, full installation, removal and disposal of existing trim, filled nail holes, sanded joints, and caulked seams — handed off primed and paint-ready. Painting itself is not included, and any major drywall repair or framing fixes outside scope are flagged separately and quoted in writing. No hidden fees, no day-of surprises.
How should I prep my home before installation day?+
Clear the work areas — move small furniture, lamps, pictures, and breakables away from the walls being trimmed. Decide on your final baseboard and casing profiles before we arrive. We handle floor and furniture protection and clean up daily. You handle access (parking, key, alarm code) and any pets-and-kids logistics during install hours.
How do I maintain painted MDF trim and baseboards?+
Dust regularly and wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap when needed — avoid abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. Touch up small chips promptly with leftover paint, and re-caulk any fine gaps as the home settles over the years. Properly installed primed MDF holds up beautifully for decades when finished with a quality paint.
Do you install trim and baseboards across the entire GTA?+
Yes — we serve Toronto, Etobicoke, Scarborough, Vaughan, Woodbridge, Richmond Hill, Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, Stouffville, Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oakville, Mississauga, Brampton, and surrounding areas. Outside the GTA? Get in touch — we travel for full-home and custom builds.
