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Originally Posted by gomsiepop
Flooring that is installed on a slab should be done with quarter round. Reason being, wood expands and contracts and at least 1/8" needs to be factored in for that expansion. If not, after a time buckling might occur. A friend of mine insisted that her installer remove the baseboards and had to have the entire floor replaced after two years. Not to say it will always happen, but problems can occur. Be careful.
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I'm going to strongly disagree, 1/4 round is a unprofessional shortcut.
If you watch this old house Norm would not do it that way.
U remove the moldings leaving the gap has nothing to do with it.
I have 1/4 - 3/8 all round, the old molding goes back on the gap is still there.
it expands under the molding
I think your friends installer did something else wrong.
ONE important point a moisture test is really needed by any installer if they say they don't need or use them, keep shopping