[JLawrence08648]

My sister has a Condo and she has bought vinyl planking to go over a concrete slab. The rug and tackless has been removed. I don't like the look of quarter round. I like the look of the flooring sliding under the baseboard moulding. It's cleaner. I'm not fond of prying off the moulding, cutting it on my table saw or just moving it higher, I have 4 different sizes of nail guns, taking the chance of destroying or marking the sheetrock though I do know to put a putty knife or metal behind the pry bar, and I have a set of the smaller moulding pry bars besides 2 larger ones.

Is there an electric tool or saw I can buy to cut the moulding? It's a very large living room 20'x25' with an open dining area 12'x15' and hallway 4'x15'.

 

[Nealtw]

A jam saw would be best for the long runs and then a multi tool for the inside corners.

 

[Missouri Bound]

I don't like the look of quarter round..

I'm not sure if anyone does. Unfortunately every remodel I have ever seen by DIY'ers or professionals has quarter round as the go-to solution.

As I side note, I have ALWAYS taken off the trim on my own projects in my home and I would certainly do that for anyone who wanted it done on their job.
Either live with the look or take the time to do it the other way.
I wonder if the saw that Nealtw shows would cut smoothly or tend to wander as it moves across the floor? I would think keeping it straight may be a problem with hard wood trim and the occasional nail you are sure to run into.

 

[3onthetree]

I use the jamb saw often, and not just for jambs. Easy for plunge cuts, once you start traversing sideways, they are a little bit harder to control. Without a perfectly even surface, and even with, you may not have a good even finish on the cut over that much length. Better to remove the base and use the milled edge on the bottom for uniformity.

 

[Mystriss]

I bought a saw thingy for just that purpose (never used it because I ended up taking all the trim off, but I thought I would need it when I bought it)

It's this thing: https://www.dewalt.com/products/pow...speed-oscillating-multitool-tool-only/dcs356b

 

[Nealtw]

Even when the show it being cut, they install 1/4 round.

 

[Missouri Bound]

Ya' know......
Why does it have to be quarter round? Stop could work and add some character to the baseboard. My wife and I had this discussion a few days ago.
Plenty of decorative trim that is 1" to 1 1/2" that could be put there instead of quarter round.
Might look pretty good at that.

 

[Spyder]

I hate 1/4 round. This is a better option.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/House-of-Fara-3-4-in-x-1-1-4-in-x-8-ft-MDF-Shoe-Moulding-8595/202087600

having said that, I think you should pry off the baseboards and move them up or do the shoe molding. i'm not a carpenter, but I can't imagine you'll get a clean straight cut on the jamb saw for the length of the room. The only beneift of doing that is you could use a smaller molding since you could get the boards under the existing baseboard, and all you're covering is the cut with something smaller like a bead molding


https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ekena-M...PVC-Bead-Moulding-MLD00X01X96BESWPV/309947008

 

[Missouri Bound]

I hate 1/4 round. This is a better option.

I completely agree. If it was between removing the base or installing that, the shoe is a great fit. Besides it looks like it belongs there. A lot of homes decades ago had trim built up from smaller pieces. Even a ranch stop would look nice.

 

[chandler48]

Remember one thing, your floor is not perfect. Your base only moves in and out, not up and down. Any aberration in the floor will be telegraphed to your base. You will need something like shoe molding since it will move in and out, as well as up and down to cover the crack.

 

[Mystriss]

I wanted to add a piece of 1/4 or 1/2 cove trim to the bottom of my baseboards to give it a more finished look on the tile/wood floors, but it wouldn't work due to the angle/slope on the contractor grade baseboard I have :/ Eventually I'll get around to replacing all of the baseboard trim.

 

[JLawrence08648]

I'm going to present to my sister to put a more decorative trim on the bottom instead of the quarter round of removal and cut. It is already decorative. I'll post a picture today or tomorrow.

 

[Calson]

I would replace the molding and not worry about damage when removing what is there now. Builders use the cheapest molding they can find and it looks cheap on the walls. Why upgrade the flooring and leave the cheap trim?
Primed MDF or fingerjoint trim is about $1 a foot and a worthwhile upgrade.

 

[jeffnc]

I'm not sure if anyone does. Unfortunately every remodel I have ever seen by DIY'ers or professionals has quarter round as the go-to solution.

I personally distinguish between quarter round and shoe molding. I like the look of shoe molding myself, it's a bit less instrusive than quarter round, and it does solve some of these issues sometimes. But personal preference....

 

[jeffnc]

I bought a saw thingy for just that purpose (never used it because I ended up taking all the trim off, but I thought I would need it when I bought it)

It's this thing: https://www.dewalt.com/products/pow...speed-oscillating-multitool-tool-only/dcs356b

Yeah that's a regular multitool or oscillating tool - very common with very many uses.