Installing Floor Molding Before Carpet

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Installing floor molding before carpet. Carpet installers prefer to cut the carpet a little long and tuck the excess into the gap for a neater job. Once the carpet and the baseboards are in place you can tuck the edges. The carpet installer can run the tack strip up to the trim then roll excess carpet under the trim. Follow these guidelines to prepare your floor and protect your new carpet investment.

Imperfections in your subfloor can lead to problems with your new carpet like gaps or lumps or damage from moisture or odors. When you opt to install the baseboards first set them 1 4 inch above the floor so you can finish the carpet installation. When you re installing baseboards over vinyl wood or plastic laminate floors the best way to handle gaps between the drywall and the flooring is to shim the gap with narrow blocks of 1 2 in wood. For most installers this is not a problem and can be done easily.

If you are not intending to install quarter round or base shoe the baseboard should be. 1st someday you will be replacing the carpet if you have the baseboards installed on top of the carpet you will have to remove them to pull up the old 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. 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.

If adding baseboards after carpet is laid it should be installed at the same height as without carpet. Whether you re installing new carpet yourself or having a professional do it it s important to prepare your floors before installation.