Key facts
- Baseboards, quarter round, shoe molding and casing
- Transitions, reducers, thresholds and stair nosing
- Caulked, filled and painted on request
- Often completed alongside new flooring
You can install the most beautiful floor in the world, and short, chipped, gappy baseboards will still make it look unfinished. Fresh trim is the secret weapon of a great flooring job. It hides expansion gaps, covers uneven edges, and makes every room look crisp and intentional. Paradise Spaces installs trim across Dallas Fort Worth, on its own or as part of a new floor.
Trim we install
- Baseboards: flat, square-edge, colonial, ogee and craftsman profiles
- Tall baseboards: 5 1/4 inch and taller for rooms with high ceilings (a favorite upgrade in builder homes)
- Quarter round and shoe molding: covers the expansion space around floating floors
- Door casings: updated profiles that match new baseboards
- Transitions: T-moldings, reducers, end caps and thresholds
- Stair trim: nosing, skirt boards and returns
Why replace baseboards with new floors?
Old baseboards often crack when they are removed, and their height may no longer suit the new floor level. Installing new trim at the same time is usually easier and cleaner than reusing damaged pieces, and it is the perfect moment to go taller or more modern.
Transitions done right
Where two floors meet, the transition protects edges and keeps the path smooth and trip-free. We match profiles to your floor color and height and plan doorway transitions so they look intentional. Open floor plans often look best with one continuous floor and no transitions at all; see flooring for open concept homes.
The finish that makes it professional
Nail holes are filled, corners are coped or mitered tight, joints are caulked, and trim is painted or touched up on request. Those small steps are what separate a professional job from a quick one.
What drives the price
Linear footage, profile and height, material (MDF or solid wood), the number of corners and door casings, caulking and painting, and removal of old trim all affect cost. Primed MDF baseboard is a popular, budget-friendly choice for painted trim; solid wood suits stained trim.
Stair trim and nosing
Stairs need matching nosing, skirt boards and returns to look complete. We coordinate stair trim with treads and floors, and with our stairs and balusters service when railings are part of the update.
A small budget item with a big visual payoff
Trim usually represents a small share of a flooring budget, yet it is one of the first things people notice. Clean, continuous lines and tight corners make even a modest floor look high-end.
Matching trim to your home's style
Square-edge baseboards suit modern and transitional homes; colonial and ogee profiles suit traditional homes; craftsman trim pairs with bungalows and farmhouse styles. Matching door casings to the new baseboards ties every room together. We bring profile samples so you can see the options against your walls and floors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need new baseboards with new flooring?
Not always, but often. If baseboards are damaged on removal or sit too high above the new floor, new trim gives the best finish.
Quarter round or new baseboards?
Quarter round or shoe molding covers the expansion gap without removing baseboards. New baseboards give a cleaner, more modern look.
Can you paint the trim?
Yes. We can fill, caulk and paint new trim, or prime it for your painter.
What baseboard height is popular?
Taller profiles around 5 1/4 inches and up are popular in DFW homes, especially in rooms with 9-foot or higher ceilings.
Do you install trim without a flooring job?
Yes. Trim upgrades on their own are a quick way to refresh a home.
