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   calvin | Aug 07, 2006 03:09am | #1

   Not knowing the rest of the decor I could only recommend shoe moulding or perhaps if old style enough and not much need for coverage-OG Stop.  Taller and thinner than shoe.

   Qtr round to me looks to big, out of proportion.

   Cove, have not seen it in that application.  Don't think I'd like it, and it's a bit frail for that location.  Shoe takes some abuse down there.

   A great place for Information, Comraderie, and a sucker punch.

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

    

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   ErnieK | Aug 07, 2006 05:04am | #3

   With shoe being the common product used, is it feasible to just have the expansion area covered by the base?  I just installed 400 sq. ft. and it worked out to approximately 1/4 to 3/8 gap at the walls.  Is that too small?  It was a floating engineered product.

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   calvin | Aug 07, 2006 05:17am | #4

   I would defer with the manufacturers recommendations in order to keep any warranty in force.

   However, depending on the areas covered, I would think 3/8'' fine on the sides, length not expanding anywhere near as much.  Being that it's engineered, you've got some more leeway.

   Say you put a piano on it somewhere.  Certainly isn't going to move much in that area.

   Yes you can use base to cover, advised that you scribe fit so there's no gap between it and the flooring.

   Unlike some, I like the builtup look of shoemould on base.A great place for Information, Comraderie, and a sucker punch.

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

    

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   Shep | Aug 07, 2006 03:25am | #2

   Like Calvin says- use shoe moulding.

   It measures about 1/2" by 3/4", depending on the mill it comes from.

   Install the 3/4" side towards the baseboards. The 1/2" side sits on the floor.