Shoe molding (quarter round) is installed at the base of baseboards to cover the expansion gap required by floating floors. It's a small detail that makes a significant difference in how professional the finished installation looks.
Floating floors — LVP, laminate — require an expansion gap around the perimeter. Without shoe molding, that gap is visible and the floor looks unfinished. Installed correctly, shoe molding creates a clean, continuous line around the room.
Attached to baseboard, not the floor — preserving the expansion gap.
Inside corners are coped or mitered for a professional, gap-free fit.
Nail holes filled and surface ready for paint or stain.
Available in MDF (for painted looks) or wood profiles.
We verify the expansion gap is within manufacturer specs before covering it.
Each piece is measured and cut for the exact room geometry, including inside and outside corners.
Shoe molding is fastened to the baseboard — never to the floor — to allow the floor to expand freely.
Joints and nail holes are filled for a clean, ready-to-paint surface.
They serve the same purpose but have slightly different profiles. Quarter round is a true 90° curve; shoe molding is flatter. We use whichever suits the project best.
It can be — just ask us to include it in your estimate. We recommend it for all floating floor projects.
We’ll recommend installing baseboards first. Shoe molding requires a baseboard to fasten to.
Contact us for a free, no-obligation estimate. We assess every project individually and give you a clear scope before any work begins.