$4.90 Per Foot Installed<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
The cost to have quarter round trim professionally installed is about $4.90 per linear foot, or around $390 for a 20 x 20 room. The most commonly used trim costs $0.70- $2.65 per linear foot, but DIY price for the project might be higher than that if you need to purchase tools and fasteners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Average Cost of Baseboard Quarter Round Molding Installation<\/h2>\n
Pro installation of quarter round trim runs $3.30 to $6.50 per linear foot mostly based on the material used. Other factors are discussed below. Many homeowners buy the material and a carpenter installs it, though you can ask your installer to pick up the trim too. \u00a0Some will also paint or stain it if it isn\u2019t pre-finished from the factory.<\/p>\n
Average Do It Yourself cost<\/p>\n
$0.85 \u2013 $2.25 per foot<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Average Contractor Installed Cost<\/p>\n $4.90 per foot<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Typical Cost Average<\/p>\n $3.30 \u2013 $6.50 per foot<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Last Updated: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 <\/p>\n <\/img><\/p>\n Quarter round trim is a molding shaped like a quarter of a circle. It\u2019s typically fastened to baseboard trim to give it a little something extra in finished appearance or nailed directly to the wall for a minimalist look. Quarter round trim, also called shoe moldings, are economical and attractive options to bridge the gap between hard flooring like hardwood floors, ceramic tile flooring or laminate and the walls.<\/p>\n This quarter round molding cost estimate looks at retail cost of materials and supplies for do-it-yourself enthusiasts plus the cost of hiring a carpenter to supply and install the shoe molding. See our Business Finance News about Floor\/Baseboard trim and Crown molding if you\u2019re considering those projects.<\/p>\n We do suggest this as a good DIY project, and tips are found below. You\u2019ll also find retail costs for the quarter round molding in the various materials used plus the cost of fasteners, tools need and more.<\/p>\n Quarter round molding cost can be as low as about 85 cents per foot if you DIY and use cheap molding. The price can approach $6.00 per foot when higher quality material like pre-finished oak is professionally installed. Why the wide cost range? Here are \u00bc round molding cost factors that will help you narrow your price estimate.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve broken down your retail costs into materials, tools, supplies and more.<\/p>\n Quarter Round Trim Cost Averages by Material<\/strong><\/p>\n Tool Purchase and Rental Costs<\/strong><\/p>\n Materials for Finishing Quarter Round<\/strong><\/p>\n Here are typical times for installing quarter round trim in a 20\u00d720 room.<\/p>\n This works out to roughly 15 to 20 linear feet of \u00bc round trim per hour. According to Home Advisor, trim carpenters charge $65 to $100+ per hour for labor alone. Porch estimates per foot cost at $5.38 to $8.11, a little higher than our cost estimate for the most common trim materials but not out of the question if using pre-finished oak or a similar material.<\/p>\n DIY is a mindset that is focused on finding a cost-efficient way of completing a home improvement project. This is a project that can diversify your carpentry skill set and save you money by completing it yourself.<\/p>\n Installing quarter round trim is a job many homeowners tackle The most difficult part is determining which way to cut inside and outside corners so that they seamlessly line up. There are plenty of tutorial videos that will have you cutting angels like a pro in no time. There\u2019s a short learning curve, and you might make a few wrong cuts, but the material is affordable. A couple wasted pieces won\u2019t bust the budget. A few tips to keep in mind will help ensure a pro-looking job.<\/p>\n Unfinished vs Finished:<\/strong> If trim is unfinished you will need to stain or paint it to match or contrast the baseboard \u2013 whatever \u201clook\u201d you want. Staining or painting adds about $30-$50 to the price of most projects, but you\u2019ll save money over buying finished material plus you have far more options for finish color. Homewyse suggests that the cost of having an installer paint or stain the trim starts at about $1.20 per foot and can exceed $2.50 per linear foot.<\/p>\n Unfinished quarter round trim will cost about half as much as finished. If you decide to go the unfinished route it will take longer to finish the project.<\/p>\n Cutting Pieces:<\/strong> Some installers like to cut and fit all the pieces before starting to nail or caulk them into place. Others measure and cut as they go. If you do pre-cut them, label the pieces in the order they will be installed.<\/p>\n Fastening the Trim:<\/strong> A nail gun (brad gun \/ pin gun) is recommended for this project because it minimizes the chance of damaging your trim when securing it to the baseboard. If you choose to use a hammer and finishing nails make sure you use a nail set to secure the job without the risk of damaging trim. Other installers, as in this video, don\u2019t use nails at all \u2013 just a thin bead of caulk. That approach isn\u2019t as secure, but it saves you from having to putty the nail holes, and it makes it easier to remove the trim in the future.<\/p>\n Some also run a bead of caulk along the top of the trim. Cut the end of your caulk tube so that the bead is wide enough to cover the top of the quarter round, still small enough so there isn\u2019t any excess. Less is more. Do one round of caulk along the top of all quarter round trim. The caulk should seal any gaps and blend trim with the baseboard or wall.<\/p>\n Using Hardwood Trim:<\/strong> In addition to the higher cost hardwood, it will have to be predrilled to prevent splitting when installing the quarter round. This will add an additional cost for labor when installed by a contractor.<\/p>\n Go Pro?<\/strong> If you\u2019re willing to spend a couple hundred dollars, hire a contractor to take care of the job and save yourself some time. 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Product and Installation Supplies<\/h2>\n
Quarter Round Molding Cost Factors<\/h3>\n
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DIY or Hire a Pro?<\/h2>\n