http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-should-i-use-for-where-my-laminate-meets-the-marble-around-my-fireplace/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:44:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-should-i-use-for-where-my-laminate-meets-the-marble-around-my-fireplace/#comment-2390 Harry H Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:24:59 +0000 http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-should-i-use-for-where-my-laminate-meets-the-marble-around-my-fireplace#comment-2390 You can put shoe molding up against the marble and either paint it to match the marble or a stain to match the floor. Shoe molding has one side 1/2" and the other is 3/4" You put the 1/2" side against the marble it will be flush with the top of the fireplace and extend out 3/4"over the laminate. Quarter round is 1/2" X 1/2". Be sure to get molding made from a solid piece of wood if you're going to use a stain, some molding are made up of small pieces that are glued together, It's called finger jointed moldings, they're a little cheaper than the solid moldings but can be used if painted.<br><b>References : </b><br>Retired carpenter, builder 45 yrs. experence You can put shoe molding up against the marble and either paint it to match the marble or a stain to match the floor. Shoe molding has one side 1/2" and the other is 3/4" You put the 1/2" side against the marble it will be flush with the top of the fireplace and extend out 3/4"over the laminate. Quarter round is 1/2" X 1/2". Be sure to get molding made from a solid piece of wood if you’re going to use a stain, some molding are made up of small pieces that are glued together, It’s called finger jointed moldings, they’re a little cheaper than the solid moldings but can be used if painted.
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]]> http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-should-i-use-for-where-my-laminate-meets-the-marble-around-my-fireplace/#comment-2389 Scott n Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:42:59 +0000 http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-should-i-use-for-where-my-laminate-meets-the-marble-around-my-fireplace#comment-2389 I have the same on my fireplce...Only it is hardwood to tile....I put 1/4 round down....First I cut it to the correct height to make it a perfect fit. I am happy with it.<br><b>References : </b><br> I have the same on my fireplce…Only it is hardwood to tile….I put 1/4 round down….First I cut it to the correct height to make it a perfect fit. I am happy with it.
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