Answered by ContractorDon: He may be trying to speed up the process of laying the floor, yes you do need expansion room for the flooring to expand but between the space normally there where the sheetrock meets the wall and the baseboard it should be enough without the 1/4 round.Nov 24, 2020
When should you use quarter round?
Quarter Round: Where Baseboard Meets the Floor. Shoe moulding and quarter round appeal to homeowners because they add a bit of sophistication and style to baseboards and frames. They also allow designers and homeowners to build seamless and smooth transitions between floors, walls, and counters.Mar 13, 2021
What type of baseboards are in style?
- Bohemian Baseboards are Ornate and Curved. ...
- Keep it Simple for the Modern Farmhouse. ...
- New Traditional Style Homes Call for Bold Baseboard Moulding Styles. ...
- Curved Baseboards for Shabby Chic Rooms. ...
- Vintage Industrial Homes Call for Flat and Angular Baseboards.
How do you secure quarter round to baseboard?
Use the nailer or hammer and nails to attach the molding to the baseboard. Be sure you hold the quarter round tight against both the baseboard and floor for a tight fit. To hand-nail molding, drive each nail almost flush with the quarter round, then use the nail set to sink the head beneath the surface.Nov 26, 2020
What is the best way to attach quarter round molding?
Position each piece of trim and fasten it with a brad nailer or by hand-nailing with a hammer and nail set. The preferred tool for nailing shoe molding or quarter-round is an electric finish or brad nailer. This tool will automatically set or recess small finish nails, and can greatly speed up your work.Aug 18, 2021
Where do you nail quarter round?
Position a 1-1/4-inch finishing nail at the middle of the molding two inches from the end. Hold the nail so it is nearly perpendicular to the floor. Hammer the nail through the quarter-round and into the baseboard with a hammer.
How do you install quarter round without a nail gun?
- Step 1: Sweep dirt and debris. ...
- Step 2: Lay the quarter round flush against the baseboard. ...
- Step 3: Nail it! ...
- Step 4: Continue nailing. ...
- Step 5: Install more counter-rounds.
Is quarter round necessary?
One of the most common questions people ask is if they really need the base shoe, or if it's just an add on. The answer is a simple yes. Without it, there is typically a gap between the trim and flooring, which is not only unattractive but makes it extremely easy for dirt and debris to build up under the base trim.Dec 10, 2018
Why is it called quarter round?
Quarter round is another moulding style typically paired with baseboards to cover up gaps and imperfections between the base and the floor. ... However, this style of moulding is always shaped like a quarter of a circle, hence the name.Mar 13, 2021
Do I have to use quarter round when installing laminate flooring?
No you never need to use quarterround. I try to do all installs without using it. 2 best options: Slice out the bottom .Aug 9, 2013