Quarter round

Quarter round

Quarter round, a term typically used in the flooring industry is a convex molding that has a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse.

Typically used as a flooring joint between the flooring and the baseboard, quarter round is not a requirement for flooring, but in the United States, it is preferred because of its aesthetic appeal. It covers the uneven edge as flooring meets the baseboard.

Quarter round is typically sold in various materials such as natural hardwood,engineered hardwood and laminate.

See also, baseboard and molding


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