Finger-Jointed & Primed Wood Baseboard
Short pieces of solid pine glued end-to-end and factory-primed — behaves like real wood at a lower cost, as long as you're painting, not staining.
Finger-Jointed & Primed Wood
Short pine sections, factory-joinedShort pieces of solid pine glued end-to-end with interlocking "finger" joints, then factory-primed. Behaves like solid wood for cutting, nailing, and caulking, at a lower cost — but the joints will show through any stain, so it's paint-grade only. The factory primer means it's ready to caulk and topcoat straight out of the box.
Best for: budget-conscious remodels that still want real-wood installation feel, in rooms that will be painted, not stained.Advantages
- Cheaper than clear solid wood
- Comes pre-primed, ready to paint
- Same on-site handling as solid wood
Disadvantages
- Joints visible if stained — paint only
- Same humidity movement as solid wood
- Not moisture-resistant
Where to buy finger-jointed baseboard
Home improvement retailers
Home Depot, Lowe's, and Menards stock primed finger-joint pine as a standard, budget-friendly profile.
See retailers →Millwork manufacturers
Lumberyards can special-order specific profiles through a millwork manufacturer if your local store's selection is limited.
See manufacturers →Know your material — now size your order.
Run your room dimensions through the calculator to get exact linear footage, piece count, and cost.