Trims are usually very straight on the horizontal plane while the floors especially in older houses can have high and low spots.
Can you use quarter round on ceiling.
Pine or other softwoods are good for painting but do not take stain very well.
Using quarter round along a ceiling would look weird.
However it would look along the top of a run of cabinets as a trim.
I have had the stairs completely replaced from underneath.
New treads put in and ceiling re dry walled.
It s routinely used to run along the wall at the floor ceiling or other long span where it can fit snugly into the inside corner while facing the curved side out.
If the quarter round is hardwood such as oak pilot holes will help prevent it from cracking.
The ceiling has a 12 3 pitch and can t get the right cut for the quarter round we re putting around it.
Fortunately these thin pieces of wood are easy to cut using a basic miter box and hand saw.
This was good for a few months but now the.
Are you able to tell me the angle cut and how to lay it on the saw to do so.
1st quarter round is often used to provide a better transition between hard floor like wood and tile and trims.
Because of grease build up used a drain eel but too much grease went through and put a little hole through it only can t get all.
Use a drill bit that is slightly smaller than the nails a 1 16 in 0 16 cm drill bit is best.
Don t drill the holes into the baseboard.
About to throw husband out the window.
Quarter round sometimes called shoe moulding is a lovely finishing touch in most rooms.
Drill the pilot holes downward at 30 to 45 angles.
You could also use it as part of a.
Where to use quarter round quarter round is narrow typically about 3 4 inch wide or less measured along its two straight edges.
It s out of proportion with the joint.
How do you cut quarter round for a ceiling.
If you do choose to stain your moldings make sure to choose a stain grade hardwood base shoe or quarter round molding preferably the same species of wood as your baseboards or floors.
With a bit of care you can effectively cut quarter round for joints and corners and or use the round return method for door jambs.