Installed a Laminate floor for the first time yesterday...although it went quite well it was far from perfect. We have some spots that are just under a inch from the wall from the flooring. I know baseboard will cut this down (the gap), but what is the best way of hiding this gap?
Baseboard and shoe molding? or do they make baseboard at around 1" thick? Thanks
baseboard and shoe molding would be the standard way of dealing with it.
If the gap is small enough, you can insert a shim between the lower portion of the baseboard and the wall. The top of the baseboard is in the same location it would be without the shim, while the bottom of the baseboard is 'pushed' slightly away from the wall.
I did it along one 15" wall in my house after a hardwood installation. I dry-fitted some cardboard 'shims' (from a box of hardwood of course!) behind the baseboard, and once I verified that the gap was covered I simply tacked it in place. I can't tell the difference, and my wife was pleased enough :)
Realize that this technique has it's limitations. Trying to cover a large gap may give you undesired results...but it doesn't really hurt to dry-fit!
Good luck, Dave
Jas> Installed a Laminate floor for the first time yesterday...although it
Thanks for all the replies everyone...I just did some measuring...seems the gaps are about 3/4 inch and less around the whole floor. So do they make baseboard molding that would cover that gap alone?
yes they do. you can order a 3/4" base trim
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