I used particle board baseboards in our bathroom a few years ago, but found, even after prepping/painting them, they have swelled up with the moisture in the bathroom (more around the bath area).
I was in the store this weekend and see they make a "plastic" baseboard, but see some challenges with cutting around round corners and painting (adhesion).
Is there a right material to use for bathrooms?
The most suitable material to use for baseboards in bathroom
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Best Answer
Real wood. Poplar trim is what I use for bathrooms or basements. It is hard and holds up to moisture well. If you get the plastic stuff it will look like... plastic. It would have to really be in modern room or business setting to look right.
I would suggest getting poplar (pine is cheap and has moisture bulging issues) or some other hard wood. Give it a first coat with drylok. Follow up with whatever you want. I would suggest an oil based paint for bathroom trim though - it is tougher and cleans up better.