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baseboard [′bās‚bȯrd] (building construction) A finish board covering the interior wall at the junction of the wall and the floor. Also known as skirt; skirting. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Aside from the obvious benefits of reducing the amount of lead dust and paint chips, you will be able to clearly see every potential problem area; Look for blistering paint where wallpaper may have been painted over which leaves hollow spots that will need to be chipped out and filled; rotting baseboards, plaster bubbles from old leaks, holes from nails and old hardware, and other defects. William Johnson, 20, one of Bey's neighbors, expresses relief that his three-month-old boy, Savonte, is unlikely to accidentally burn himself on the heater baseboards, which seem cool to the touch. The building obviously has great bones, and a number of 1940s design touches were appreciated in our room: high ceiling, crown molding, baseboards, walk-in closet, double-hung windows that actually open (a blessing in a city of such moderate climate and invigorating air). |
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