Installing Baseboards After Carpet

How to install new base trim over an existing carpet.

Installing baseboards after carpet. If you plan to install baseboard moulding before adding carpet it needs to be installed 1 inch above floor level to allow room for both pad and carpet. If the tack strip or carpet is uneven in the areas where the baseboard is installed the. This means that if the installation company needs to re stretch the carpet at a later date they may need to loosen some of the baseboards in order to pull the carpet up. If installed after the carpet it is easy to install the carpet all the way to the wall.

If you decided to lay your carpet before installing the baseboard around the bottom of your walls in your home you actually have a somewhat. A really thick shag carpet can make it difficult to judge how high to place the trim. Or you may be replacing the baseboards but leaving the carpet. You don t need to.

Baseboard molding is fitted to the bottom of a wall for decoration and to hide unsightly blemishes and carpet fray. If adding baseboards after carpet is laid it should be installed at the same height as without carpet. If you re in one of these situations follow these instructions to install the trim after the carpet. Baseboards are often installed before flooring since they must be finished in place with either stain or paint and this is much easier without worrying about staining the hardwood tile or carpet.

However when installing the baseboard later painting and applying caulk can be a more tedious task to avoid mixing it in the carpet. The trimmer is not going to make a special trip back to install the base after carpet is installed. Professional looking baseboard installation can be achieved with a compound miter saw that can cut 45 degree corner angles at the molding ends. Installing baseboard is a great way to increase the aesthetic appeal of your home.

This is because when installing the baseboards after carpet installation they tend to wedge the carpet in between the tack strips and baseboards like a vice. However installing the baseboard can be more challenging because if you need to paint or caulk the baseboard you might stain or damage the carpet. Then touch up base if need be. When installing baseboards after carpet.