How to Install Quarter Round (with a finished end cap) for Beginners!
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
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- Gartol Ratchet Miter Shears: geni.us/GSaARRX (Amazon)
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- DAP Rapid Fuse Glue: geni.us/yVhYJX (Amazon)
Installing quarter round is not hard, even when you do not have a saw. But you should also know how to install a proper quarter round end cap for your baseboard trim. This video covers all of this.
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Sorry, not a fan of your method. Wayyy too complicated and creates 'make work'. I've been doing trim work for 50+ years. While using a miter saw is the preferred tool to use... normally, a 30º clip at the end. Another method is to round the end, using a disc sander or, if you don't have one, use a wood file/rasp and orbital or quarter sheet sander. I've done MANY jobs where the client liked a rounded end of the shoe. Technically... you use base 'shoe', NOT quarter round in this application.
@@michaelrutledge7048 I appreciate and value your opinion. Thanks for watching and for sharing!
You sell those shirts?
@@givingtreeoflife I do… check out the store tab on my channel.
It's WAY easier to use a sander to quickly finish sand your edge to shape then cut and glue that sloppy mess! Also, use REAL wood, not that junk crap.
Thanks for the advice
If you like that look skip the mitering and just sand the profile into the ends of the stick.
@@StevenPace-s2n That’s a good bit of sanding.
I should have used pvc on my shoe molding. Doing this with wood shoe was a nightmare
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You didn't mention who made the nails you used.
I’m so sorry… I use Metabo nails for my gun.
Lol. Just kidding. I'm sure you're trying to be helpful as well as generate a little revenue, but I don't recall seeing that many suggestions for products.
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Amateur looking returns
Thanks! 😳
People, if you have a miter saw do not waste your money on these pliers. You can clearly see the poor quality of the joint in the video. If I see a RUclips video i am not sure of, I check the comments so I can get a well rounded perspective. There are way too many DIY how to videos out there these days from people that want to teach what they just do not know
Thanks for the encouragement! Most beginners do not have a miter saw, which is why I used the shears in this video. 👍🏼
I would suggest getting plastic quarter round, it's cheaper and the shears leave a nice cut
@@chadashley1434 Thanks for sharing this! 👍🏼👍🏼
i dont like quarter round it looks unprofessional i use shoe molding
Thanks for sharing Joe! I think shoe looks great as well. A lot of older houses already have quarter round in place (like mine), so it's tough to replace it all at once to keep it uniform throughout.
So instead of looking unprofessional using quarter round, you use the kind of trim that looks the closest to it? It’s an aesthetic preference. Poor quality installation or not installing what the customer asked for is unprofessional. Insulting other peoples work for no reason is unprofessional. Send us a link to your shoe install so we can evaluate how professional it is.
I do too but can't find shoe molding
DUDE......OMG....
it's called a return and those plier type cutters are best used on plastic trailer moulding or for weighing down the bottom of your trash can. In 46yrs as a carpenter, I can say I have seen worse but not sure when, and it is quarter round a moulding with a whole different application, shoe moulding goes at the base of the base, it comes in several profiles, rounded and colonial are the two most common. quarter round is generally used to line "panels" to return the thicker outer frame to the thinner inner panel. People are already buying tools for diy, dont add to the mayhem. bet you would'nt remove your own gallbladder.
Ha! Thanks for sharing. I’ve used these miter shears very successfully for a long time on small projects so I don’t have to break out my saw. Just sharing what has worked for me countless times. 👍🏼👍🏼
All the people saying shoe moulding is better... in my case it is not.
My home is a 1980s townhouse and the entire home has quarter round on the baseboards. I needed to replace some baseboards after a water damage incident, and in order to match the style of the rest of the house, I used quarter round to finish the job. So yes, maybe shoe moulding looks better, but it's not the only option and in my case not the most appropriate option-- for continuity's sake. Anyway, thank you for this video, it helped me greatly.
I’m so happy this was helpful! I also agree 100%. 👍🏼👍🏼
Ok, this should have the caveat of “for paint grade only”. In my opinion a back cut of 30 degrees looks better than that mashed miter. Not to sound snobby, proper application is base shoe, it’s 7/16x9/16 similar look but doesn’t stick out as far as quarter round. Pvc base shoe would probably cut way cleaner with your hand shears, but honestly, in the trade we only use those on chamfer strip.
I agree… however, my entire house is 3/4” shoe (aka quarter round) so I kept it uniform. 👍🏼👍🏼
Same idea, but when I need a shaped return, I most often hit the end with my belt sander. This avoids needing to fill in the seam.
Another great approach! Thank you for sharing! 👍🏼👍🏼
I like the way you teach..😊
You don't make anyone feel dumb. I appreciate it 😊
Thank you so much! You seriously just made my morning. I appreciate you! Now go Have a great day!!! 👍🏼👍🏼 (BTW… I was sick of watching terrible videos that made ME feel dumb when I was just trying to learn a new skill… another reason why I started this channel.)
A better solution is to not use quarter round at all. Fit the baseboard or use a small flat stock that adds some interest to the base board. Nailing half a baseball bat to the floor is worse than any gap.
In ideal situations when you can reposition the baseboard, I totally agree. Thanks for sharing.
Bass shoe is a better choice not quarter round. I think base shoe looks a lot better.
@@Worldwidegiantgrowers I agree! 👍🏼
We just had new vinyl plank flooring installed and I thought the ends of the quarter round looked unfinished. I really like your idea!
Excellent! Thanks for watching! It definitely gives a nicer finished look.
I do vinyl plank flooring and install shoe molding, sometimes quarter round it’s not the same thing but I would gladly finish off the ends and I sometimes do if the person is willing to pay me for the additional labor it’s all about time
@Worldwidegiantgrowers Makes great sense, thanks for sharing!
Its called a return.. Should have used a 18ga brad not a 16ga nailer..
Too big, the quarter round cracked
Thanks
Crain 1/4 cutters are the best. Those cutters that you have to constantly move to change the angle suck.
@@3rdGenFireChicken Thanks for sharing! I love mine. 👍🏼
That looks terrible lol
Wow thanks. 😢
Why do you look so surprised, raising your eyebrows, for the entire duration of the video? Pretty distracting.
🤣🤣🤣 Do I really do that??
Your voice sounds like the Project Farm guy. Are you two related? Ha!
@@misterphuzz I actually have no clue who that is… 🤣🤣🤣
This and every other kind of video are all marketing commercials
"If you have "This" your life will be less challenging".
Thanks for your feedback! The purpose of this video was two-fold. First, show a nicer way to finish and install quarter round. Second, show a tool (that I was not paid to show) that can help you accomplish this at a fraction of the cost of a $400-$700 miter saw. Beginners do not have big expensive tools so this is why I showcased this process and tool. That’s my underlying mission behind all of my videos.
Have a great day! 👍🏼
This looks like dog piss with 1/4 round or shoe and no matter what you call the returns. Put backband or a plynth, much better
Thx for the feedback
Thank you! I've been wondering how to do this but didn't know the term to search for. Your video just happened to come up during a different search. Thank you!
You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching! 👍🏼👍🏼
You are correct. I apologize if I’ve offended you. There’s a difference between constructive criticism, maybe an experienced suggestion, and just flat out attacking people for no reason. Have a great week!
No offense taken man. I agree with everything you have said, 100%. Thank you for weighing in on the nonsense. 👍🏼👍🏼
Have a great week!!
There are many ways to fix this problem…do what works for you! Great video on another way to do it. 😊
Totally agreed! Thank you so much for your encouragement Jen! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@@ReluctantDIYers like the shirt!
@@jenathome73 Thanks! You can but it in my store tab. 😉
Quarter round or shoe..either one..looks better with the face side hand rounded into the base, greater at the floor to almost zero at the top.
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Great information!What kind and size of nails (brads?) and what kind of gun are you using?Please pardon if you've already answered this.thanks
I mistakenly used 16 gauge finishing nails on this instead of 18 gauge. But 18 is the size I would recommend. 👍🏼
Yeah how does the helper get to show a craftsman anything
Not sure what you mean.
Thank you for the video. Showing how to cut and install those "end caps" on was clutch!!!
You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching!!
They're called "mitered returns" if you want to relate it to a designer or carpenter and they look at you funny when you say "end cap".
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Having been a remodeler since the early '70s..here's how I would have handled this one.
On the right side: continue the quarter round beyond the vertical trim by undercutting the back side to ride over the trim. Go past by the amount of the thickness of the q.r. plus another quarter inch. Then use the tool to create the return. Since the q.r. is thicker than the trim it cant just die into it.
On the left side: don't stop short of the adjacent stair trim and leave the gap. Since the q.r. thickness looks to match the thickness of the stair trim, continue on to the stair trim a sufficient amount to get one nail into it and then enough to round it off with the pliers cut.
Btw..thats a handy tool. I made hundreds of miter cuts doing a circular stairway raised panel effect all with an upscale- but hand operated- miter box. Ugh!
Thanks for sharing!
Looks like a lack of planning which ends up looking like crap.
Wow, thanks!
3:26 - A nice idea for certain situations surely, but I'm not loving the gap it creates between the top and the next vertically oriented piece. Maybe change the backwards-turning joint to a downwards-turning one to preserve the straight up and down edge?
Interesting thought…
Just cut a 15 °and be done
Ha! Yeah… I’m not a fan.
I despise quarter round. Do it right. It looks terrible
Thanks!
This was great! Thank you so much!!!
@@ncmay1112 You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching. 👍🏼
Your giant nails spilt the quarter round wide open.
Actually, I haven’t had that issue.
@@ReluctantDIYers I wasn't speculating, you can see it in the video.
@@jspatz1 I’ll have to look. I’m just using basic finishing nails.
waste of time cut it flush or at a angle. that doesn't look much better and no way cutting small pieces on a mitre saw. you would have to have that tool which isn't to neat.
Thanks for sharing your opinion. 👍🏼
So, you just cut a miter return. That’s it, that’s all you did.
You are correct!
Come on man. Now all the Karen’s are going to tell the DIY Dads I TOLD YOU IT DIDN’T LOOK FINISHED.
BAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!!! Sorry man. 🤣🤣
Quarter round sticks out too far. Base shoe is made for that. The rest is good knowledge. Quarter round covers more, but looks like crap.
I guess it’s a matter of opinion. I think shoe looks better also.
Not going to work when you have your wood stained and varnished. Never liked white baseboards.
Totally agreed on the stained wood. I would cut that before staining. 👍🏼👍🏼
NO ,,,its all personal preference ,,I think it looks worse in almost every application, IMO,,especially if the casing is thicker than the base ,which you didn't show for obvious reasons ,,also just back cut back 30% not 45%,,nothing more irritating then someone pushing their preference as if its the only way over another ,,
I was simply showing one way to do it. 👍🏼
@@ReluctantDIYers 👍🤟
I would not allow that thing in my tool box and it just a slightly different cut but shoe moulding looks much nicer .
Thx for sharing!
Would have been nice to see your finished product at the door casing.
I’m so sorry that I let you down…
You are the worst carpenter 😂😂😂
Thank you so much!! 😂😂
You had a gap at one end with the floor not covered. The other way looks better and faster.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 👍🏼👍🏼
I love the shirt, gonna try to find some, unless you have them from your channel. Would love to order them.
Yes! Check out the store tab on my channel. Thanks for the feedback on my merch! 👍🏼👍🏼
Wait for tomorrow… sale starts then.
better idea: scribe your baseboard properly and skip the ugly quarter round.
Another option also. 🤣🤣
honestly, i think it still looks like crap
Thanks for sharing! I truly appreciate your opinion.
Honestly I think you’re a jerk. It looks great!
I followed all the steps, and now my quarter round is a half inch short…
Ack! 😳 Sounds like that first cut might have been too far in.
I’ve seen quarter round used mostly to cover up gaps between poorly installed flooring and the baseboards. Shoe mold looks so much better.
I agree. Unfortunately, some of us with older homes have A LOT of quarter round so it’s expensive to replace it all. 👍🏼👍🏼
Right you are. Base shoe is the correct molding to use. Only amateurs use quarter-round.
Nope. Not if the entire house has quarter round already installed.
@@noelmilleryoga5993 Better to do the job right rather that match bad work.
@@alext8828 This is beyond inconsequential for me lol. I will never think about this again beyond this thread.
Good tips me personally don’t use quarter round I like using door stop clean look IMO
Thanks for watching and for sharing!
First of all it's not quarter round it is Base shoe1/2"x 3 /4"
Thanks
Great idea . Idk how anyone can stand painted trim over natural wood. Drives me nuts. Lol.
Thx for watching!
Should be using base shoe...it looks a lot better than quarter round.
I don’t disagree, but so many homes are full of quarter round that it would be too expensive to replace it all with shoe.
All these videos are pretty much commercials "If you are going to be doing this type of job then you will need this specific tool right here".
As I said in my last reply, my goal is to provide less expensive tools to get the job done without breaking the bank. 👍🏼
Its a pain in the ass to use a hand saw on every cut when renovating an entire room. Time is money.. you want to spend 3hrs making 16 cuts or 20min?
Exactly! Thank you
Does the finished end cap only work for quarter round and not shoe?
Never tried it on 1/2” shoe, but that sounds like a challenge. 👍🏼
camphor is better than a return by far, done professionally
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Painters never,ever,sand the nail holes on shoe mound or baseboard.
Nope
to me that looks more unfinished than just clipping the corner off
I guess it all comes down to personal preference. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏼
0:24 - what kind of material did you use to make that stair nose?
That is Oak. 👍🏼👍🏼
That looked terrible in the end.. maybe I missed something
Thanks! 👍🏼
EXCELLENT DEMO. THE BEST ON THE NET… Thank you.
Wow, thank you so much for this encouragement! I’m so happy you liked it! 👍🏼👍🏼
It's NOT quarter-round. The correct description is SHOE MOLDING. Big difference if compared.
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Quarter round on base boards is getto! If your installing new VPF, pull and install new baseboards.
Thx for sharing
Ghetto? Lol, it actually makes it look better and offsets the floor more and actually makes the floor look like it's under the trim.
@@MichaelHavens2318 Agreed!!
Is it more ghetto than making up your own acronym for LVP?
@@MichaelHavens2318 Professionals install the floor under the trim.
Every time I use the shears I crack the trim that I am cutting
That’s really odd. Is the blade on the shears sharp? I’ve never had the trim crack with these shears.
It's NOT quarter-round. The correct description is SHOE MOLDING. Big difference if compared.
Understood. Most beginners know it as quarter round.
Looks terrible lets be honest
Wow thanks 😳
I only do that to chair rail, I always 22.5 the end
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I dont like either way "they" typically cut 1/4 round ends, looks cheap. You showed me the best way 👍 thanks
You’re very welcome! Have a great day!
1/4 round or base shoe look cheap regardless. Installing the baseboard over the floor with no gap is far superior.
@nathangardner772 No argument here… unfortunately not all flirting installers can get this right. 🥺
While your at it, is there a better way to transition from the stair trim to the baseboard?
Sounds like a good future video… thanks! 👍🏼👍🏼
Don't use quarter round is my best advice.
I guess it depends on what you already have in your home.
Here in Australia, we call that product quad.
Very cool to know! Thanks for sharing!
Excellent, this worked for me.
EXCELLENT!! I’m so happy this helped! 👍🏼👍🏼
This video is great not everyone has the best experience with professionals . I’m glad you posted this video
@@n.e2099 Thanks for your encouragement! ❤️
Key: dont install that crap!!
What part?
the shears don't open wide enough to cut on the back flat side of the moulding against the fence.
Correct. I flip my mounding around to make the cuts and it works really well.
@@ReluctantDIYers yeah, I'm not a fan of that. I don't think i get as accurate of a cut when resting the rounded side of molding to fence.
@@9929kingfish totally get it… it doesn’t bother me but I can see how you might not like that. 👍
@@ReluctantDIYers Sadly I will return back to amazon and use the old fashion way with the miter saw. Thanks for your input
@@9929kingfish No worries. Have a great day!
Do they have 22.5 option on the shears?
Not on the shears I have. The lowest angle is 45.
Cant you just caulk it?
You can if you like that look and as long as the gap isn’t too large. It’s ultimately up to you. 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you so much! Outstanding and simple instructions!
You are very welcome! Thank you so much for sharing your feedback, I'm seriously super happy this was helpful!
Mitre shears are worthless
I actually love mine… saves a ton of time when I don’t have to pull out the mitre saw for small projects.
If you absolutely have to install quarter-round or shoe-mold, then these are some great tips.
Me... I hate the look of quarter-round myself and rather live with minor gap between the base and floor, as long as its not more than 1/16-1/8" max. If it is, I then scribe and sand the bottom edge of the base to fit or use some caulk to fill the gap (assuming you have painted base). A no-quarter-round look just looks more modern, if that is the style you are after.
Thank you for taking the time to share this! Great feedback. 👍🏼👍🏼
Get better caulk
Ha! I love this stuff.
What grit sand paper do you use to sand off the holes ? Thank you awsome video
3M High Strength Hole Repair doesn’t require a coarse grit sandpaper
Thank you!
You are so welcome!
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Great video!
Thank you so much!
Nice job splitting the quarter round with the first nail.
Thanks! 🤣🤣
i’ll add a similar tool to my shopping list for the local store
Awesome! Thanks for watching Denis!
For starters use a saw!
I think I mentioned that a saw is preferred (it’s been a while so I might be wrong) but for many beginners, miter shears are perfect when you don’t have the money for the saw or when your project is small. 👍🏼👍🏼
Why do inexperienced persons who apparently never spent a day in the trades make these videos? Shoe goes on the bottom of baseboard, not quarter round. If you didn’t know that, maybe you shouldn’t be teaching. And for goodness sake, it’s called a mitered return.
Thanks for the encouragement!
Oh, that’s right…you’re part of the “everybody gets a trophy” generation who apparently seek praise even when spreading bad information to people who don’t know any better. If you go to the store and ask for quarter-round, you get quarter-round. Quarter-round isn’t for baseboards: shoe is for baseboards. And the thin side sits on the floor. You’re welcome.
@@jeffreylonigro4081 I hope you have a great day.
@@ReluctantDIYers Thank you. I hope you have a wonderful day as well!
@@jeffreylonigro4081 👍🏼