What Is Quarter Round Trim

Quarter round is another moulding style typically paired with baseboards to cover up gaps and imperfections between the base and the floor. … However, this style of moulding is always shaped like a quarter of a circle, hence the name. It has a perfectly curved edge and comes in a variety of sizes.

Is quarter round Considered trim?

Finishing trim comes in two different shapes: shoe molding vs. quarter round. … While quarter-round can be installed along the bottom of baseboard, trim carpenters and homeowners tend to prefer the sleeker look of shoe molding, which is taller and narrower than its curved counterpart.

Do you have to use quarter round on baseboards?

Answered by ContractorDon: He may be trying to speed up the process of laying the floor, yes you do need expansion room for the flooring to expand but between the space normally there where the sheetrock meets the wall and the baseboard it should be enough without the 1/4 round.