How can I effectively install quarter round molding on curved edges of laminate flooring, or is there a better alternative for these areas?
Asked by Maja Mortensen 
2 months ago
Last Updated: October 30, 2024
My father-in-law helped us put in the laminate flooring and recommended using quarter round to cover the gap between the floor and baseboard. But I’m not sure how to install it on these curved edges. Do you have any suggestions for what to use in those areas instead?
Amazon offers flexible quarter round options, including peel and stick versions. These can serve as a temporary solution while you decide on a permanent fix. I personally have used the peel and stick trims from Amazon and found them quite appealing. They come in different colors too.
Consider filling that area with caulk that matches the floor color for a seamless look.
It would have been best to remove the base first and then reinstall it after the flooring. ood luck dealing with that mess 😢
Unfortunately, quarter round is typically the go-to option. However, keep in mind that it’s just a temporary fix and you should aim for something better. 💯
Take a look at flexible molding options on Amazon like this one
Use plenty of caulk.
It would have been better to remove the base first and then install it. If you choose to use quarter round, you’ll need to create corners out of a piece of wood, which is not a common DIY project. You’ll need wood, a scroll or jig saw, a router, and sandpaper.
One time, a client had me recreate a trim profile to fit around a bullnose corner. I used a lathe to make a duplicate. I typically start with a 3/4″ round over bit on my router table. Roughly cut out the inside and outside radius with a jig saw or scroll saw. Refine it with a belt sander. While you could use segments, it’s not ideal for this situation. This is definitely possible, but it might be a bit advanced for the average DIYer. You could consider using poly foam quarter round instead. The truth is Shea is correct – this piece should be replaced. You should be able to scribe within 1/8″ and then seal the gap with brown caulking. Thanks, Dad.
Oh no, I don’t understand half of that 😭 I’m new to DIY projects 😔
Do you have any friends who are into tools? If not, no worries. If you decide to proceed, consider getting a vibrating cutting tool. You can find one for about $30 at harbor freight. This tool will help you cut out the problematic plank with precision. Once you have the new one ready, you can glue it in place. It’s also useful for adjusting the piece of base and the corners to match the height of the flooring plank. A jig saw, on the other hand, moves its blade up and down. While there are other options available, these two are likely the easiest for this job. To make things simpler, try creating a template from a piece of cardboard, like a cereal box, and use it as a guide for cutting your final pieces. ‘t worry, you can do this. If you’re on a budget, consider getting a coping saw and investing in a Japanese draw saw. The coping saw should cost around $8, and the Japanese saw might be around $20. Both of these tools can achieve the same cuts by hand. By the way, that house looks amazing.
Use caulk and paint in the same color as the baseboard.
What Chris mentioned
Quarter round won’t easily cover that. You can use plastic suff from home depot or cut solid wood with kerf to make the radius. It’s better to remove the base, lay the floor, and reinstall. More work, but a much better result
Looks like there won’t be a happy ending with . It seems FIL is not very skilled…
It would have been a good idea to take off the baseboards first, they seem like they could use a fresh coat of paint.
I would recommend getting PVC quarter round and heating it up to bend it into a curve.
LL Flooring offers waterproof quarter round, paint for matching, and good angle cuts. Also, get color-matched caulk and be patient while working on it
At this stage, just use caulk to fill the gap and try not to focus on it
3 pieces at each corner with angles of approximately 22.5 degrees per miter.
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With a bit of caulking at the point where the trim meets the wall
Considering a divorce?
Nothing screams shoddy work like quarter rounds.
Especially with those, they’ll look terrible.
Do the job right:
Remove the molding
Cut the jambs
Install the floor
Clean and paint the moldings
Reinstall them
Caulk and touch up
A professional finish
Took a few extra hours? Not really, no need for ugly quarter rounds to paint and caulk. Might even be quicker!
And you’re saving money too!
In my opinion, the baseboard should have been taken off before starting. 😁
In my opinion, the baseboard should have been the first thing to go. 😁
While some say the base should have been removed, I think it would have caused more damage. Let’s focus on caulking instead of adding extra trim.
Amazon has a kit for flexible shoe molding available.
Wait, you didn’t remove the baseboards before redoing the floors?