Illustrative lumber application from the site library

Poplar Lumber, Boards and Millwork

Poplar is a practical choice for paint-grade trim, boards, cabinets, and interior millwork. It machines cleanly and gives painted projects a smooth, consistent foundation.

Planning your Poplar project

  • Choose Poplar lumber for painted trim, cabinets, doors, or interior millwork; this is separate from Poplar bark siding.
  • Provide finished dimensions, surface requirements, quantity, and whether the boards will be painted or stained.
  • Pick up at our Black Mountain, NC lumber yard, or include the job ZIP on the quote form to request regional delivery.
  • Use the planner for a starting material list, or request help with the details you already know.
  • For custom profiles, provide linear footage and the finished dimensions you need.

Quote a Project

Product

Enter wall or ceiling measurements, or enter the linear footage you want priced directly. The planner gives you a starting material estimate; pricing, freight, and final availability are handled in the quote.

Profile: V-Groove / 1 Side Beaded
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Nominal size: 1x6
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Joining: T&G
Project
How to measure
Surfaces
Doors and windows
Board length: Random Lengths
Waste: 10%

We recommend 10% extra for cuts and waste. Adjust it to suit your project.

Planning estimate only — not a price or availability.

Request a quote without the planner. ZIP, timing, and pickup vs delivery stay on the quote form.

Where it works well

Poplar is often chosen for paint-grade trim, boards, cabinets, doors, and interior millwork. Bark siding is a separate product with its own page and coverage tool.

Why Poplar works well under paint

Poplar machines cleanly and is often selected for painted trim and millwork. Green or mineral streaking can occur in the raw board and is usually covered by the paint system. Tell us whether the project will be painted or stained so we can discuss the right material.

Grades and appearance

Poplar product listings include FAS grades. The grade depends on the selected product and dimensions. Include the grade from your plans or the product you want to match. We will confirm the grade, dimensions, and availability with your quote.

Photos

Application illustrations can help you describe the look you want. Captions distinguish general examples from species-specific illustrations.

Light hardwood boards
Light hardwood boards shown in an interior millwork application.

Pickup and delivery

Pickup is available at our Black Mountain, NC lumber yard. To request regional delivery, include the job ZIP, timing, and access or unloading notes on the quote form.

Request a quote

Send the planner into the quote form, or skip it and request pricing with the species already selected. You can also send a material list to Order@timberlinelumbercompany.com or use Express Order.

Poplar FAQ

Is this the Poplar bark siding page?

No. This page is for Poplar lumber and interior millwork. Poplar bark siding has its own page and coverage tool.

Do you stock Poplar in Black Mountain?

Poplar is selected by dimensions, grade, surface, and quantity. Tell us what you are building and we will confirm the material and availability for your project. Pickup is available in Black Mountain, with regional delivery priced through the quote form.

Ready to quote Poplar?

Quote a Project, or go straight to the quote form with the species already selected.

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