Should I remove and replace base trim or install quarter round when installing laminate flooring?
For my basement laminate floor install I did not remove the base moulding. Instead i used spacers to place the flooring 1/4 inch away from the moulding. Then I used 1/4 round to cover the gap. It looks great and what a time saver it was. 

I would not install laminate floor in a kitchen or bathroom due to water concerns.