25 Trim and Molding Statistics: Costs, Labour and Wages (2026)
Cited data on baseboard, crown molding, casing and wainscoting prices in the US and Ontario, labour time, whole-home trim budgets and what carpenters earn.
Interior trim costs $4 to $10 per linear foot installed in 2026, according to HomeGuide, and a full 12 by 12 foot room runs about $350 to $1,200. Trim and molding are the finished strips that cover joints where walls meet floors, ceilings, doors and windows, such as baseboard, crown, casing and chair rail. Trim jobs are a steady request on our quote form, from single rooms to whole houses. The 25 statistics below cover prices by trim type, Ontario CAD rates, budgets, labour and wages. For local quotes, start with our trim and molding services.
HomeGuide and BLS figures are in USD. Ontario contractor prices and Job Bank wages are in CAD. Sources were checked on October 12, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Interior trim runs $4 to $10 per linear foot installed, or $350 to $1,200 per room (HomeGuide, USD).
- Crown molding costs $7 to $16 per linear foot installed, the priciest common trim after wall frame molding (HomeGuide).
- Ontario baseboard runs $4 to $12 per linear foot installed in 2026, by height and material (DD Interior Services, CAD).
- A whole-home MDF baseboard job costs $2,200 to $4,900 for 550 to 700 linear feet in Ontario (DD Interior Services).
- Labour makes up 50% to 75% of trim project cost (HomeGuide).
- Ontario carpenters earn a median of $32.00 an hour, and $36.00 in the Toronto Region (Job Bank).
How much does each type of trim cost per foot?
Installed trim prices range from about $3 per linear foot for quarter round to $25 for wall frame molding, according to HomeGuide's 2026 table in USD. Baseboard sits at $6 to $9 per foot and crown at $7 to $16. Thick, ornate profiles cost more than thin, flat boards because they take longer to cut and fit.
1. Interior trim averages $4 to $10 per linear foot installed
HomeGuide puts interior trim at $4 to $10 per linear foot with installation, depending on material and type. Materials run $1 to $5 per foot and labour $3 to $5 per foot (HomeGuide).
2. Baseboard costs $6 to $9 per linear foot installed
HomeGuide prices baseboard at $6 to $9 per linear foot with installation, or $400 to $1,500 total for a typical 100 to 150 linear foot job. Baseboard covers the joint where the wall meets the floor and seals gaps that let in water and dirt (HomeGuide).
3. Crown molding costs $7 to $16 per linear foot
Crown molding costs $7 to $16 per linear foot installed, or $460 to $1,100 for a 15 by 14 foot living room. It covers the line where the wall meets the ceiling, and styles range from simple coves to ornate profiles (HomeGuide).
4. Door and window casing costs $5 to $10 per linear foot
HomeGuide prices door casing at $5 to $10 per linear foot installed. Casing frames doors and windows and hides the gap between the frame and the drywall or plaster. Per opening, it lists $50 to $150 for a window and $100 to $200 for a door (HomeGuide).
5. Quarter round and shoe molding cost $3 to $7 per foot
Quarter round costs $3 to $7 per linear foot installed and shoe molding $4 to $6. Both are small strips that sit at the bottom of a baseboard to close the gap at the floor (HomeGuide).
6. Wainscoting runs $10 to $40 per square foot
HomeGuide prices wainscoting at $10 to $40 per square foot installed and wall frame molding at $8 to $25 per linear foot. Chair rail and picture rail are the cheapest decorative options at $3 to $5 per linear foot (HomeGuide).
Source: HomeGuide, interior trim installation cost. USD.
What does trim cost in Ontario in 2026?
Ontario contractors put installed baseboard at about $4 to $12 per linear foot in 2026 CAD, and crown at $6 to $24. Labour-only rates start near $3 per foot. Supplied-and-installed flooring add-ons in Toronto can run lower when trim is quoted with a new floor.
7. Ontario baseboard costs $4 to $12 per linear foot installed
DD Interior Services puts installed baseboard in Ontario at $4 to $12 per linear foot in 2026. Primed MDF at 3 to 4 inches costs $4 to $7, taller 5 to 7 inch profiles cost $6 to $9, and solid poplar or oak costs $8 to $12 or more (DD Interior Services).
8. Ontario door casing runs $95 to $220 per opening
DD Interior Services prices door casing at $95 to $220 per opening for both sides, and window casing with stool and apron at $110 to $260 per window. Dixon Custom Carpentry, working in Durham Region and the GTA, puts door casing at $120 to $300 and window casing at $150 to $400 (DD Interior Services; Dixon Custom Carpentry).
9. Ontario crown moulding runs $6 to $24 per linear foot
Dixon Custom Carpentry puts standard single-piece crown moulding at $6 to $12 per linear foot installed. Built-up or complex crown with multiple pieces, cathedral ceilings or many corners runs $13 to $24 per foot (Dixon Custom Carpentry).
10. Custom or built-up baseboards cost $9 to $16 per foot
Dixon puts standard pine or MDF baseboards at $4 to $8 per linear foot installed. Taller hardwood or multi-piece built-up baseboards run $9 to $16 per foot, and wainscoting runs $18 to $40 per square foot (Dixon Custom Carpentry).
11. Labour-only baseboard starts at $3 per linear foot
Wood Job Finish Carpentry, which serves Oakville, Mississauga, Hamilton and Toronto, lists 2026 labour from $3 per linear foot for standard baseboard and $5 for tall or detailed profiles. Removal starts at $1 per foot, and small jobs carry a $250 minimum (Wood Job).
12. Toronto supplied-and-installed baseboard starts at $2.80 per foot
Top Floorings Depot in Toronto lists supplied-and-installed baseboard at $2.80 per linear foot for a 4 inch profile, $3.10 for 5 1/4 inch and $4.80 for 7 1/4 inch, as of October 2026. The rate includes removing old trim, but the new trim is not painted (Top Floorings Depot).
Sources: DD Interior Services (first three rows); Dixon Custom Carpentry (custom or built-up). CAD.
What does a room or whole house of trim cost?
A single room of new trim costs a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, and a whole house can pass $10,000 in hardwood. Linear footage drives the total, so measure walls and subtract door openings before you compare quotes.
13. A full room of trim costs $350 to $1,200
HomeGuide puts trim for an entire 12 by 12 foot room, with two windows, an entry door and a closet door, at $350 to $1,200 in USD (HomeGuide).
14. 200 linear feet of baseboard costs $800 to $2,000
HomeGuide's size table lists 50 linear feet of baseboard at $200 to $500, 100 feet at $400 to $1,000, 150 feet at $600 to $1,500 and 200 feet at $800 to $2,000, installed, in USD (HomeGuide).
15. An Ontario home carries 550 to 700 feet of baseboard
DD Interior Services says a 1,500 to 1,800 square foot Kitchener-Waterloo home has roughly 550 to 700 linear feet of baseboard, plus 15 to 20 door openings and 10 to 15 windows. Whole-home MDF baseboard costs $2,200 to $4,900, and a hardwood package runs $6,500 to $11,000 (DD Interior Services).
16. A full MDF trim package with casings costs $4,500 to $8,000
Adding every door and window casing to MDF baseboard brings an Ontario whole-home trim package to $4,500 to $8,000 in 2026, according to DD Interior Services (DD Interior Services).
17. A main floor trim upgrade runs $5,000 to $15,000
Dixon Custom Carpentry puts a single-room refresh with baseboard and casing at $800 to $2,500, a main floor upgrade with baseboard, casing and crown at $5,000 to $15,000, and a whole-home custom package for a new build at $15,000 to $45,000 or more (Dixon Custom Carpentry).
Sources: DD Interior Services; Dixon Custom Carpentry. CAD.
How much of a trim job is labour, and how long does it take?
Labour is the bigger share of most trim bills. HomeGuide says labour makes up 50% to 75% of total cost, highest on jobs with many angles and cuts. Painting, removal and wall repairs are often extra, so ask for them as separate lines.
18. Labour makes up 50% to 75% of trim cost
HomeGuide says materials account for 25% to 50% of an interior trim project and labour for the other 50% to 75%. Labour sits at the high end for complex jobs with many extra cuts and angles (HomeGuide).
19. Carpenters install about 20 linear feet per hour
HomeGuide says carpenters install about 20 linear feet of trim per hour, so a 125 linear foot project takes just over 6 hours. Dixon says a single-room trim refresh takes 1 to 2 days and a main floor upgrade takes 3 to 5 days (HomeGuide; Dixon Custom Carpentry).
20. Trim carpenters charge $30 to $70 an hour
HomeGuide says a standard carpenter who specializes in trim and molding charges $30 to $70 an hour, while a master carpenter charges $100 to $200 an hour, in USD (HomeGuide).
21. Painting and removal add $1 to $4 per foot
HomeGuide puts trim painting at $1 to $4 per linear foot, or $500 to $2,000 for a home's interior trim. In Ontario, DD Interior Services prices old trim removal at $1.20 to $2.40 per foot and two coats of paint at $1.50 to $3.50 per foot (HomeGuide; DD Interior Services).
22. Bundling trim with flooring saves 20% to 30%
DD Interior Services says a trim crew already on site for flooring installs baseboard at a 20% to 30% better rate than a standalone visit. Old baseboard rarely survives floor removal cleanly, so plan both jobs together (DD Interior Services). Our flooring statistics report covers floor prices.
What do carpenters earn in Ontario, Manitoba and the US?
Ontario carpenters earn a median of $32.00 an hour, and Toronto Region carpenters $36.00, according to Job Bank. Manitoba's median is $27.00. These are worker wages, not the retail rate a homeowner pays, which also covers insurance, tools, travel and overhead.
23. Ontario carpenters earn a median of $32.00 an hour
Job Bank lists Ontario carpenters (NOC 72310) at a median of $32.00 an hour for 2023 to 2024, with a low of $22.00 and a high of $48.00. The Toronto Region median is $36.00 and Hamilton to Niagara is $30.00 (Job Bank Ontario).
24. Winnipeg carpenters earn a median of $29.00 an hour
Job Bank lists Manitoba carpenters at a median of $27.00 an hour for 2023 to 2024, with the Winnipeg Region at $29.00 and a high of $39.98. The national median is $32.12 (Job Bank Manitoba).
25. About 35% of Ontario carpenters are self-employed
Ontario's labour market profile counts about 39,200 carpenters in the province, and 35% are self-employed, compared with 15% for all occupations. General Carpenter is a voluntary trade in Ontario. In the US, carpenters held 889,700 jobs in 2025 at a median of $60,580 a year (Ontario labour market; BLS).
Sources: Job Bank Ontario; Job Bank Manitoba.
Because the trade is voluntary in Ontario, a licence check will not screen a trim carpenter. Ask for WSIB clearance, liability insurance, photos of past trim work and a written quote. For a full price breakdown, see our trim and baseboard cost guide. For carpenter wages, see our carpenter statistics report. For small jobs bundled with other repairs, compare our handyman cost guide.
What this means for homeowners
- Budget about $4 to $12 per linear foot in CAD for installed Ontario baseboard, and $6 to $24 for crown, depending on height, material and corners.
- Measure your walls first. A typical Ontario house carries 550 to 700 feet of baseboard, and footage drives the total.
- Ask every quote to list removal, nail filling, caulking and painting as separate lines, since these add $1 to $4 per foot.
- Book trim with new flooring when you can. Contractors report 20% to 30% better rates when the crew is already on site.
- Pro House Maintenance matches you with vetted, licensed and insured pros and gives free fixed-price estimates. Compare trim and molding quotes in Toronto, trim carpentry in Winnipeg, or request an estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does trim installation cost per linear foot in 2026?
HomeGuide puts interior trim at $4 to $10 per linear foot installed in USD, with materials at $1 to $5 and labour at $3 to $5 per foot. In Ontario, DD Interior Services puts installed baseboard at $4 to $12 per linear foot in CAD, depending on height and material.
How much does crown molding cost to install?
HomeGuide puts crown molding at $7 to $16 per linear foot installed, or $460 to $1,100 for a 15 by 14 foot living room, in USD. In Ontario, Dixon Custom Carpentry puts standard crown at $6 to $12 per foot and built-up or complex crown at $13 to $24 per foot in CAD.
How much does it cost to replace all the baseboards in a house?
DD Interior Services says a 1,500 to 1,800 square foot Ontario home carries about 550 to 700 linear feet of baseboard. Replacing it costs $2,200 to $4,900 in MDF or $6,500 to $11,000 in hardwood in 2026. Adding every door and window casing brings an MDF package to $4,500 to $8,000.
How long does it take to install trim?
HomeGuide says carpenters install about 20 linear feet of trim per hour, so a 125 linear foot job takes just over 6 hours. Dixon Custom Carpentry says a single-room refresh takes 1 to 2 days and a main floor upgrade with baseboards, casing and crown takes 3 to 5 days.
Do trim carpenters need a licence in Ontario?
No licence is required for the trade itself. Ontario lists General Carpenter as a voluntary skilled trade, and its labour market profile says carpenter certification is compulsory only in Quebec. Ask for WSIB coverage, liability insurance and a written contract instead. Pro House Maintenance matches you with vetted, insured pros for free.