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   FastEddie | Dec 17, 2005 08:27pm | #1

   What part is rough?  Is it painted or stained?  What is the flooring material?

    

    

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

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   mcj2fixit | Dec 19, 2005 05:22am | #3

   looks like tear out from a saw blade flooring runs from ceramic tile to hardwood to sheet goods

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   FastEddie | Dec 19, 2005 05:26am | #4

   You mean a splintered cut?  If it's painted trim, smear on a little wood filler, let it dry, sand smooth and repaint.

     

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

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   IdahoDon | Dec 18, 2005 04:52am | #2

   Assuming the rough edges are from normal wear and tear and you have paint grade 1/4 round I'd use a spackle type filler if it bonds well to your painted finish.  If that peels out during sanding then Elmers indoor putty can be tried.

   If that won't stay bonded while sanding then try a flush filling of the deeper dents with Bondo followed by another skim of the red glazing putty often sold next to the Bondo in automotive stores, or as painters glazing in paint stores.  The red stuff sticks to most surfaces and is easy to see and sand.

   If your talking about stain-grade 1/4 round it's usually easier to replace it since you'll have a very hard time hiding the filled areas.  If that's not something you want to do then find a filler that will match the color of the existing wood.  Again, sometimes waterbased filler has a hard time attaching securely to the finish and any other compounds that might be on the surface of the finish.  An oil-base flooring filler usually sticks well to just about anything, but you might have to buy a gallon of it. 

   Best of luck,

   Don