Floor and Stucco Wall Transition.

[MustachianMD]

I enclosed a porch and put in a subfloor. I wanted to finish the space with some sort of molding to clean up the transition between the laminate wood floor and the stucco wall which has an irregular surface. Has anyone done this before. I was thinking to use some quarter round would molding and to fix it to the stucco wall with latex or silicone sealant and nails.

Any thoughts on what on this or anyone else have other suggestions. Thanks!

[archben82]

I'm not 100% sure on the best way to transition bit I would think a base caulked at the top that matches the rest of the house plus shoe mold could work.  I'd stay away from quarter round since it's fatter than shoe mold and looks like you're trying to hide large gaps.

[MustachianMD]

I just googled shoe molding and it definitely has a nicer profile. Thanks for the tip!

[BBub]

Hi MD,

I am working on a very similar project now - knocked out a wall to open up my kitchen onto a formerly enclosed sunporch. 

To install trim place a little bit of caulk on the backside of the trim and gently press into place.  Then hammer the trim into your wall with small finishing nails.  Don't hammer the finishing nail all the way initially - leave a little bit sticking out, or you'll damage the trim with your hammer.  Then use a punch to hammer the nails down into the wood (about 1/8 or 1/16" deep into the wood).  Finally, use a dab of caulk to cover up each little nail hole.  You can do the same with your shoe molding. Then prime & paint.  Your trim will look great.

[MustachianMD]

BBub and archben82

Thanks for the tips. I will definitely take your guys advice. Any advice on how to finish the floor around the back of fireplace. Not sure how great trim would look around brick.

[BBub]

Shoe molding would work there too.  I would also forego the trim around brick, but you could still use shoe molding to cover the seam where the floor meets the brick.  You could stain it to match the hardwood floors.