Installing Baseboard Trim After Carpet

If you re in one of these situations follow these instructions to install the trim after the carpet.

Installing baseboard trim after carpet.

No baseboards do not need to be removed. If you are not intending to install quarter round or base shoe the baseboard should. We use 3 8 blocks to keep the baseboard up off the subfloor while we tack it on so the carpet installer can tuck it under. Baseboard first set on 3 8 wood lath strips tack less set between 3 8 1 2 inch away padding brought up to tack less and carpet installed and stretched over tack less and tucked under base.

A really thick shag carpet can make it difficult to judge how high to place the trim. Preparing to install baseboards. Baseboard installed on top of carpet should be installed at approximately the same height with this exception. All paint is to be done before carpet installation to avoid dirty boots and shoes on new carpet and to avoid any paint spatter.

As a contractor i always install the baseboards before carpet. Coping an inside corner joint. Measure the length of a wall adjacent to the finished wall. For most installers this is not a problem and can be done easily.

Fasten the molding with nails. However consult with your installer to be sure they have no concerns. The first cut will mirror the corner cut of the molding already installed. Safety tips for installing baseboard.

Scarf and butt joints. They will need to be careful not to damage the baseboard when installing the. Nail the baseboard in place with the sticks resting only lightly on the surface of the carpet. Or you may be replacing the baseboards but leaving the carpet.

The carpet installer can run the tack strip up to the trim then roll excess carpet under the trim. Install the carpet install the carpet all the way against the wall. The trimmer is not going to make a special trip back to install the base after carpet is installed. Then touch up base if need be.

Tools and supplies to install baseboards. Determine the type of corner at the opposite end of the wall then cut the necessary inside or outside angle. These can be reused over and over again so hold onto them. This is the basic method for baseboard installation for carpet applications.

Do not push down on the baseboard so that it presses into the carpeting. You don t need to leave any gaps. Install subsequent baseboards using this procedure.