Comments on: A Guide to Laminate Flooring Moldings

By: Gary Laug

Gary Laug — Wed, 29 May 2013 20:11:41 +0000

How do you secure the T molding and the end cap molding down to the floor when its on concrete?

By: Ron

Ron — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:10:25 +0000

Has anyone ever heard of using a light colored laminate but keeping the dark trim molding?

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:50:34 +0000

What if the laminate can fit and slide under existing molding? Do I let it slide under? Will there be too much expansion space if I lay floor in front of moldings and use 3/4 rounds on top of that?

By: Rodney Noriega

Rodney Noriega — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:33:11 +0000

In reply to Deb.

Hi Deb,

Just curious if the island on the middle of the kitchen is curved? Because if so, what you could use are Flexible Moldings (//www.builddirect.com/Flooring-Accessories/Result_N_4294961202+4294966291+4294960431_Ne_2.aspx) which you can stain to match the color of your choice. It can go around the island. You can also see if there are other flexible moldings you can buy locally if it makes more sense financially for you.

Rodney

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:20:04 +0000

I’m looking to put laminate in my kitchen. There is an overhang on the lower cabinets that will hide the expansion gap but how do I install the floor along an island in the middle of the kitchen? Quarter round or base molding isn’t an option because of the island material, plus that would just look odd. Can I go right against the island if I leave double the expansion gap on the other end? Thanks for any help.

By: Nathan P.

Nathan P. — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:14:52 +0000

I recently purchased 1300 square laminate and want to use in on stairs. Toklo 15mm chocolate mocha. Can the stair nose molding be mounted flush to the laminate on the stairs?
Thanks

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By: Rodney Noriega

Rodney Noriega — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:45:27 +0000

In reply to Forrest.

Hi Forrest,

When installing the laminate flooring in your case, you will want to remove the baseboards first and use spacers to ensure 1/4″ spacing. This would be a smoother way of installing. Otherwise, if you attempt to slide the flooring under the baseboard, it would be more challenging (and sometimes not possible depending on your area) to install (and may cause problems for you).

Rodney

By: Forrest

Forrest — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:21:13 +0000

When I install a laminate floor and do not take off the baseboard can I slide the flooring under the baseboard if I can keep a 1/4″ space along the walls and the flooring. Thanks.

By: Rodney Noriega

Rodney Noriega — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:50:07 +0000

In reply to christopher davis.

Hi Christopher.

What you need to do in this case is remove the wall base, install the laminate down and allow a space (1/4″ from the wall) and then put the wall base there again. This is probably the most easiest way. You can also use quarter rounds instead if that works better for you (really depends on how you want the room to look visually).

Rodney