baseboards: is there an advantage to putting 4" baseboards vs. quarter rounds?

Answer 1

A base with a rounded top will shed dust is the only advantage

Answer 2

Unless you are a skilled trim carpenter and just like to do extra work then go ahead and remove the baseboard. I personally think the practical thing to do is leave the baseboard in place and use the quarter round or shoe mold to cover the gap between the flooring and the baseboard. Just be sure to nail it into the baseboard and not the flooring because the flooring needs to float. As to which color to paint it. that is a personal preference. I have always painted it to match the baseboard. If you can't get quarter round that is an exact match for the flooring then trying to stain it to match can be a problem while painting to match the baseboard is easy.

Answer 3

Well, I think baseboards look much better. Also they can be removed and reinstalled without nearly as much risk of breaking.
They are a little bit harder to install because the cuts have to be perfect. You can easily get away with cutting 1/4 round a wee bit long. All around I would much prefer the look and quality of baseboard.

Answer 4

It depends on the budget. I like a 4" baseboard with o-gee design. You don't always have to buy baseboard with a design on it. You can buy the plain baseboard and put the design on it, all you need is a router table, router and bit. That way you can upgrade to a 6" baseboard if you want. You can rent the router at a equipment rental, or home depot that have a rental center. Check with home depot because no all have a rental center......

Answer 5

The larger baseboards are very IN and have been for the 7 years we've lived in Florida. They are very rich looking, in my opinion...