How can I effectively cover a one-inch gap between the wall and the last LVP plank in my basement flooring installation?
Asked by Julia Miles 
2 months ago
Last Updated: October 25, 2024
Hey there, I’m putting down LVP flooring in our basement and hit a snag – there’s a one-inch gap between the wall and the last plank. I was considering using baseboard along with a quarter round shoe, but I’m concerned it might not fully cover the gap. Any suggestions would be really helpful, thanks!
Cut a 3/4” piece for the locking mechanism and use a small amount of construction adhesive at the tongue. Press it down with some weight, and it will hold up and look better than using base and quarter round.
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Take a small piece of lvp and attach it to the part it fits into.
Trim a piece to fit.
Trim a piece to fit while leaving the correct gap. After that, add the baseboard and shoe/quarter round if you want. Typically, the baseboard is 9/16 inches thick, the shoe is 11/16 inches, and the quarter round is 3/4 inches. It’s important to measure due to that gap before laying the flooring.
Insert a small piece and then add the baseboard.
Just cut a 3/4 piece and call it a day
Too large to conceal. otta slide it in.
I understand it’s too late, but what I usually do is measure the room width and center the flooring. This way, you end up cutting the first and last rows equally. If it were me, I’d just cut a piece of flooring to fit under the baseboard, like everyone else suggests.
When things fall apart, patch it up
Opt for a different style of baseboard! 1×6 with 1/4 round is currently trending with designers
Trim a thin slice
Lack of planning. Looks like you’ll have to improvise now…hope you can cut straight lines. But with baseboards, you should be okay.
Gave the best answer…and it’s printed on the instruction sheet in every other box of planks.
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Cut half an inch and toss it in
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That’s not sufficient. Just trim a piece about three quarters of an inch and snap it into the baseboard
Use the table saw
You need to make a ¾” cut there
The key is to measure the room first and adjust for the other side to prevent ending up with awkward 1” cuts. Makes sense, right? For instance, if your initial plank was 7”, you should have trimmed off 3 inches to end up with a neat 4” piece for the final layer.
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Baseboard and quarter round should be enough
Rab a scrap piece of baseboard and quarter round to test if it fits, if not then add a piece
Tear off a piece and nail it down
Do the floors normally expand and contract? I remember they usually allow for some movement… but these are engineered wood floors
Like others suggested, cut a 3/4″ strip. Sometimes, for small pieces like that, I’ve had to use a bit of super glue on the tongue of the strip to keep it attached to the next plank. Some may be able to skip that step, but I’ve found it necessary.
Create a 3/4 inch wide base with a 3/4 shoe
No
Cut a piece in half
Cut a 3/4 inch piece and insert it. Easy peasy
If you’re working on a wooden subfloor, tear off a piece and fasten it with a brad nail.
This has to be a joke, right? Brad nailing down a floating floor? 😂
Hey , have you ever wondered what would happen if you placed a 500lb china cabinet filled with dishes on a floating floor? Would it still float?
Hey David Rains, floor manufacturers usually provide weight guidelines for their products. As long as you stay within those guidelines, you should be fine. If the customer decides to place something extremely heavy on the floor and it causes damage down the line, that responsibility falls on the customer.
Hey , I once had that same issue in a different area and I believe I solved it by gluing the one-inch joint to a full sheet before laying it down.
Listen to others and don’t stress. Any imperfections will be less visible once furniture is in place against the walls.
Simply insert the one inch piece for a better long-term look
Make sure to include a 3/4″ strip
Trim flooring pieces accordingly
Just focus on the baseboards
Rab another LVP plank and trim it to 1 inch
Start fresh.
Let’s cut those rips and get them installed, man! It’s easy.
‘t stress too much about it, things don’t always go according to plan.
I’ll install the last full plank and cut the next 2 planks so they end up being 1/4″ short of the wall.
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Remember to double-check your layout next time.
I’m pretty sure that was the initial thought that crossed my mind as well.
You could try adding a 3/4 baseboard and another piece at the bottom to enhance the look. By layering them together, you can create a more elegant appearance while still keeping it subtle. For example, you could place a 3/8 thick, 5 inch board behind a 1×4 board for a stylish effect.
Thank you for all the helpful comments. Since it’s on a short wall in a corner, I’ll attempt cutting a 3/4 inch piece first and then use glue.
Cut a smaller piece.