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On 6/11/11 7:14 PM, wrote:
How can I attach 25 feet of quarter-round oak molding to drywall?

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

Do I pre-drill the oak molding?

(I do not have a nail-gun).

Assuming it's standard quarter round and not some giant stuff, standard
8d or even 10d finish nails with a hammer would do fine.
Assuming this is on a wall, one nail per stud will do the trick. If it's
on the floor next to the wall like over hardwood flooring, you can nail
down into the floor, as well.
Pre-drilling oak is never a bad idea and help to keep from bending nails
when hand hammering. Use a nail set to countersink the nail as deep as
the width of the head and fill the holes with stainable or pre-colored
putty.

You could also use trim screws. They are thin with a very small head,
usually with a square drive recess. Same thing with the nail,
countersink and fill the holes.

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