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Finishesaka: shoe moldingaka: base shoe

Quarter Round

In Plain English

A small rounded trim piece that covers the gap between the baseboard and the floor.

Definition

Quarter round is a small molding with a cross-section shaped like one-quarter of a circle, installed at the base of a baseboard to cover the gap between the baseboard and the floor. It accommodates minor irregularities in the floor surface and provides a clean finished transition. Quarter round is commonly used with hardwood, laminate, and vinyl flooring installations.

Example

After installing the laminate flooring, the carpenter nailed quarter round along all walls to cover the required expansion gap.

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