Quarter Round

Quarter Round

Quarter round is a wood molding in the shape of a quarter circle, used to cover gaps between the floor and baseboard for a finished look.

Definition

Quarter round is a type of wood molding in the shape of a quarter circle, typically used as a trim in flooring installations.

The purpose of quarter round molding is to cover gaps between the floor and baseboard, providing a finished look and protecting edges from damage.

Quarter round is used along the base of walls where they meet hardwood or laminate flooring.
It is applied around kitchen cabinets and islands to cover expansion gaps.
In staircases, quarter round molding finishes the edge where the stair tread meets the riser.

Baseboard: A board placed along the bottom of a wall to cover the joint between the wall and the floor.
Shoe Molding: Similar to quarter round but slightly smaller and more flexible.
Crown Molding: Decorative trim installed where the wall meets the ceiling.

Quarter round molding is available in various materials, including wood, plastic, and composite, and can be painted or stained to match the decor.