We plan to take the baseboards off when we put the flooring down. We hoped to install the baseboard to hide the gap, and were led to believe that this would work by the salesman and did not order quarter round. However, now I'm thinking that the gap we have to leave may be bigger than the thickness of the baseboards.
Is that what determines it - if I leave a gap bigger than the baseboard I'm in trouble, but if it is smaller we'll be fine?
Thanks!
2007-05-02 15:47:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If it doesn't cover, don't put quarter round down will not look good. Just use thicker baseboard......Next time just make sure the baseboard will cover the gap before you lay the whole floor......
2007-05-02 18:25:53 · answer #1 · answered by adevilchild38 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I m just completing a laminate install and removed the baseboards to not have to use a quarter round molding. Several of the old baseboards split when removing them therefore I had to buy new baseboard trim when re-installing. Drywall is usually installed with a 1/2 inch space to the sub floor or slab so this gives an additional space to work with, the width of the drywall to the frame for the expansion gap. The new baseboards were 1/4 inch greater width than what I removed providing even better coverage. The new baseboards had to be cut, painted, and touched up. This adds a lot more time and work to the project for removing and re-installing the baseboards. Installing the laminate is more difficult also since it s not easy to place or remove a shim under the bottom of the drywall to push the laminate against when installing.
2015-09-14 14:23:34 · answer #2 · answered by William 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The existing baseboards I assume are the kind that are flat, and you had carpeting there. I just laminated my whole upstairs to the house.
Ideally, you would remove the existing flooring (unless it's vinyl or hardwood). Once that is done, take your quater round off - not the "flat" baseboard that is there. If the "flat" baseboard is not already there, you can buy some that would act as both "flat" baseboard and quater round to cover the gap.
Install the new laminate flooring, and take the opportunity to clean and screw in the floor now to fix any squeaks.
Get an undercutting tool to undercut the door jambs for a more professional look. Nobody told me this and I did not undercut the door jambs. It looks ok but a little unusual!
YOU MUST leave a 1/4" gap between the laminate and the wall (or "flat" floor trim). It will expand and contract.. believe me!
Then, install the quarter round. It will look very good after is has been painted. Get caulking in case you need to touch up any cuts... using painter's tape and your finger, good caulking and paint will cover up any mistake.
When installing the quarter round, drill a small hole. If you don't, your nails may crack the quarter round. Also, I believe 2.5" nail should do it, to attach the quarter round to the current "flat" trim.
2007-05-03 15:20:38 · answer #3 · answered by Norm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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We plan to take the baseboards off when we put the flooring down. We hoped to install the baseboard to hide the gap, and were led to believe that this would work by the salesman and did not order quarter round. However, now I'm thinking that the gap we have to leave may be bigger than the...
2015-08-07 08:55:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't sweat it I have installed many different types, styles, and manufacturers of laminate wood flooring. You will be just fine leaving a 3/8" gap away from the wall without any problems providing you install the proper underlayment for your area. At 3/8" any standard baseboard will easily cover a gap of this size. Hope this helps.
2007-05-02 16:47:46 · answer #6 · answered by John S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes . many people choose to leave the baseboard alone because it is sometimes difficult to remove and reuse and install 1/4 round or shoe molding to cover the cracks it just makes more sense to do so but if you've already removed it and the crack is just an 1/8" to big you can use caulk or buy a thicker base board . hint: 1x4 with cove base on top of it looks great with laminate flooring
2007-05-02 18:15:32 · answer #7 · answered by KC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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cut your piece(s) to length, miter ends if necessary paint them (it's easier to do before you emplace them) place it in nail it with a finishing nail into the baseboard, NOT the flooring. Use a nailset when finishing the final few taps so you don't mar the paint. Drive the nail in slightly past the wood fill the hole with putty, let it dry, sand it down touch it up with paint. If you have to join two pieces to make a long one, cut each end at a 45 degree angle (opposing angles so one will overlap the other) just follow all steps and mask the seem with putty, sand it, then touch it up with paint.
2016-04-04 22:24:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you got it. 1/4" gap at side walls. base should hide it fine. they say not to set cabinets on it but i have. the other question is if you have painted baseboards.. do you paint the 1/4 round or buy same as floor?
2007-05-02 15:52:15 · answer #9 · answered by hometech02 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll be fine, no need for 1/4 round.
2007-05-02 17:53:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋