How to Remove Quarter Round Trim

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Work slowly and carefully to prevent damaging the walls or baseboards.. Wear safety gear to protect you from hazards in the area.. Purchase a small putty knife or prybar.

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1

Work slowly and carefully to prevent damaging the walls or baseboards.

Step 1

Work slowly and carefully to prevent damaging the walls or baseboards.

2

Wear safety gear to protect you from hazards in the area.

Step 2

Wear safety gear to protect you from hazards in the area.

3

Purchase a small putty knife or prybar.

Step 3

Purchase a small putty knife or prybar.

4

Locate any gaps between the trim, the wall, and the baseboard.

Step 4

Locate any gaps between the trim, the wall, and the baseboard.

5

Slide the putty knife carefully into a gap.

Step 5

Slide the putty knife carefully into a gap.

6

Wiggle the knife back and forth once inserted to loosen the trim.

Step 6

Wiggle the knife back and forth once inserted to loosen the trim.

7

Look for the nails in the trim as it begins separating from the wall.

Step 7

Look for the nails in the trim as it begins separating from the wall.

8

Pry the trim from the wall with the nails still attached.

Step 8

Pry the trim from the wall with the nails still attached.

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