On Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:14:35 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

How can I attach 25 feet of quarter-round oak molding to drywall?

Vewwy, vewwy cawefuwwy.


What kind of nails should I use?
How long should the nails be?

Metal, about "yea" long.


Do I pre-drill the oak molding?

Not unless you're overstocked with PREs. Just drill them.

Now the real answers:

(I do not have a nail-gun).

Get one for $30 at HF. (usually $20 or less on sale, but not today)
http://www.harborfreight.com/18-gaug...ler-97524.html


Use 1-9/16" brads. http://goo.gl/YGnxU (darn, not on sale today,
either. This is unusual.)

At the base of the wall, there is a 2x4 behind the drywall, so you can
put nails in anywhere up to about an inch and a half over the
subfloor. If you've installed a floating floor, you still have about
an inch. Angle nailing works, too, so aim down a bit.

If you use hammer and nails, go with 1-1/2" finish nails. Drill for
them or they will split the oak. The last box I bought was by GripRite
and they're the flimsiest crap I've ever put a hammer to. Spend an
extra buck and get good nails. Ask the hardware store manager for
that.

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