Shoe molding or base shoe molding is a decorative finishing touch for baseboards. This small, thin strip of molding is painted to match the baseboard trim, fitting into the right angle (or gap) created by the floor and wall’s baseboard. It’s similar to quarter-round baseboard trim, which is similar in height but not as rounded.
Without a baseboard or shoe molding, the gap between the wall and floor could look unsightly, and homes would experience energy-wasting drafts from these corner gaps. Shoe molding and quarter-round molding are inexpensive, easy-to-install solutions that replace an ugly strip of caulk sometimes used to fill the gap. Installation is made easier by using an...
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