1x6 Pine for Baseboards

[Steven Myers]

I'm in a middle of my first major rehab and need to replace the baseboards.  I was looking at Home Depot and most of the selection has more ornate design than I want or is MDF which just seems cheap to me.  I was wondering if it was a good option to use 1x6 pine board for the baseboard. I appreciate any advice. 

[Chuck W.]

Use primed MDF, 1x6 pine is way too expensive and you won't get a dime more when you sell it. Best way is set a spray booth in garage use airless spray uncut baseboard, cut install and chaulk brad nail holes and touch up