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P: 4/21/2006 12:13:01 PM
MINE!! Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,287 Last Post: 1/22/2007 Member Since: 2/25/2005	Can you use the original baseboard instead of a quarter round after installation?
Posted: 4/21/2006 12:13:01 PM

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P: 4/21/2006 3:59:14 PM
movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,218 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005	Mine, i can't think of why you can't do it for laminate. the baseboard is there to 'finish' off so the gap between the flooring and the wall isn't seen, as long as your original accomplishes this, why not? the instructions for installing the product you've selected should specify the gap between wall and flooring to allow for product contraction/retraction due to humity, etc. it is that gap that will determine what size baseboard you will need. movie zombie "I don't feel enjoyment watching films that evoke passivity. If you need that kind of comfort, I don't understand why you wouldn't go to a spa." Chan-wook Park
Posted: 4/21/2006 3:59:14 PM

P: 4/21/2006 8:57:27 PM
Sundial Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,590 Last Post: 7/14/2009 Member Since: 3/14/2005	We used laminate flooring in our kitchen remodel and used the original baseboard rather than the quarter round. It looks fine.
Posted: 4/21/2006 8:57:27 PM

P: 4/21/2006 10:27:31 PM
Linda W Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,443 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/15/2006	We did also and ours looks great. Linda ******************************** "Life is what happens to you, while you are busy making other plans". John Lennon
Posted: 4/21/2006 10:27:31 PM

P: 4/21/2006 10:33:16 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	same with our house. we bought it "mostly" remodeled, but they re-did the kitchen floor this way and it all works great. ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 4/21/2006 10:33:16 PM

P: 4/21/2006 11:46:12 PM
MINE!! Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,287 Last Post: 1/22/2007 Member Since: 2/25/2005	OMG.. that is great news.. Thanks so much everyone. We have decided to do the laminate floors and I am working on a budget for the house (a small budget) and I hated the thought of having to buy 36 94' quarter inch molding... that would have added quite a bit and would have squeezed the budget... shooo... good... that frees me up some. Thanks everyone again.. Another question... did you remove your baseboards and just put them back up after laying the laminate. Thanks again everyone!
Posted: 4/21/2006 11:46:12 PM

P: 4/22/2006 3:45:52 AM
movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,218 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005	Mine, yes, remove the baseboards and then reinstall them after putting the flooring in. also, don't forget to caulk seams and where the baseboard meets the wall and fill in the nail holes. then touch up paint should be all that is required to give that 'professional' finish. some caulk may require doing the touch up paint within a certain time period to make sure the paint adheres....the caulk tube will give you the information. i watched the installers very very carefully when we were having our floors done and i learned lots..... movie zombie "I don't feel enjoyment watching films that evoke passivity. If you need that kind of comfort, I don't understand why you wouldn't go to a spa." Chan-wook Park
Posted: 4/22/2006 3:45:52 AM

P: 4/24/2006 3:48:23 PM
lost on 5th Cut Rock Total Posts: 240 Last Post: 3/23/2008 Member Since: 3/16/2005	you would probably want to remove the base, install the floor, and then re-install the base. this helps hid errors in the flooring instillation @ the edge and covers any gaps that might be present between the flooring and the wall. (it also gives you the oppertunity to refinish your base while you are at it.) typically you run hard surface flooring under the base to help with construction tolerance. where as capret would be installed to the base since it is stretched. hope this helps
Posted: 4/24/2006 3:48:23 PM

P: 4/24/2006 9:50:11 PM
MINE!! Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,287 Last Post: 1/22/2007 Member Since: 2/25/2005	I suppose the 1 problem is that I do not want to refinish the baseboards. They are stained and I know that I do not want to paint them. I am not sure that I can find the right color stain... ekk... I wonder if this going to cost me more and make it a big hassle... Ah well...either way. I am excited about the floors.. Thanks for all the input!!
Posted: 4/24/2006 9:50:11 PM

P: 4/24/2006 10:21:54 PM
movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,218 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005	Mine, the baseboards should not be horribly damaged if care is taken in removing them. movie zombie "I don't feel enjoyment watching films that evoke passivity. If you need that kind of comfort, I don't understand why you wouldn't go to a spa." Chan-wook Park
Posted: 4/24/2006 10:21:54 PM

P: 4/27/2006 7:30:35 PM
orangevixen Cut Rock Total Posts: 164 Last Post: 5/3/2007 Member Since: 10/2/2005	Date: 4/22/2006 3:45:52 AM Author: movie zombie Mine, yes, remove the baseboards and then reinstall them after putting the flooring in. also, don't forget to caulk seams and where the baseboard meets the wall and fill in the nail holes. then touch up paint should be all that is required to give that 'professional' finish. some caulk may require doing the touch up paint within a certain time period to make sure the paint adheres....the caulk tube will give you the information. i watched the installers very very carefully when we were having our floors done and i learned lots..... movie zombie mine, yes... i agree. we actually replaced the baseboards when we did our installation, but i have a friend who had the original baseboards re-installed and it turned out fine
Posted: 4/27/2006 7:30:35 PM

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