How to Install Quarter-Round Molding

Wondering how to finish off your new laminate or wood floors perfectly? Learn how to install quarter-round or shoe molding to cover gaps between your baseboard and flooring. Plus, I show you the secret to finishing the exposed ends and filling in nail holes!

Supplies needed:

– Quarter round or shoe molding – Paint or stain  – Tape measure – Pencil – Compound miter saw or a hand saw and miter box – Coping saw  – Patchal Putty – Mohawk Pro-Mark Wood Touch-up Marker – Brad Nailer 

STEP 1

Before you even think about installation, you are going to want to finish your quarter round molding by painting or staining it. 

You want to measure and mark one piece at a time. Mark the length on your quarter round molding and use your miter saw to make a straight cut. You will install the first piece so that the straight end cut butts right up into the corner.

STEP 2

STEP 3

Then, use your coping saw to cope the end of your molding where it will meet up with the first piece you installed in the corner.

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