The quarter round is a lovely finishing touch.These thin pieces of wood are easy to cut with a basic saw and box.You can cut quarter round for joints and corners using the "round return" method.If you don't like using a hand saw, you may want to use a piece of scrap wood.Wear protective gear when using sharp tools.
Step 1: Pick out your pieces of quarter round.
There are 16 foot (490 cm) long pieces available for quarter round.Measure your walls if you don't know the width.You can purchase pieces that match the width of your walls.8 foot pieces are easier to work with for most rooms.Most home improvement stores have quarter round.
Step 2: Line up your quarter round against the wall with pencil marks.
Place your pieces against the wall.You can easily mark the locations for your cuts in this position.The places where you will need to trim your quarter round should be marked with pencil marks.
Step 3: Determine the direction of your cut.
The pieces of quarter round will end at either a corner or a joint.The quarter round is usually cut at 45 degrees.Cut 2 joint pieces at the same angle, meaning either the left or right.The flat line against the wall should be formed by these joint pieces.Most corners will have 90-degree angles.Corner pieces should be cut in opposite directions so that they fit together.To determine the angle of your cuts on corners that are different from 90 degrees, use a protractor and divide the number by 2.Attach a quarter round return if your round ends at an obstruction.
Step 4: You can use a hand saw to cut your quarter round.
Put a piece of quarter round into your box and use the pins to secure it.There is a slot that represents the correct angle.Hold the saw in your dominant hand and steady the box with your nondominant hand.Move the saw back and forth over the quarter round until your cut is done.Most home improvement stores and online have a saw set.Gloves and protective eye wear are required.Caution should be used when using a saw.
Step 5: Make marks with a pencil when you line up your quarter round.
You can put a quarter round up against your wall.A small pencil mark is used to indicate where the quarter round meets the door jamb.
Step 6: Use a saw and box to make a cut.
Attach the quarter round to the box with the pins.Cut your wood at a 45 degree angle away from the door.The corner of your angle should be formed by the pencil marking you made.You can buy a saw set from most home improvement stores.Gloves and protective eye wear are required.When using a saw, be careful.
Step 7: The end cap should be created.
Take a piece of small quarter round and put it in your box.If your previous cut in the quarter round was to the left, you can use your saw to make a 45 degree cut.Make a straight cut 0.25 inches away from your angle cut by changing the angle of your saw.You should have an end cap that is flat on one side and a 45 degree angle on the other side.
Step 8: Pick up the pieces.
The longer piece of quarter should be lined up against the wall.The finished side is visible if you spin your end cap so that the flat cut is against the wall.