[GaryW]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

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