Drill 1 16 inch holes every 16 inches through the baseboard angled downward toward the wall plate.
Install floor molding before carpet.
Pull away the old trim with a pry bar.
Hammer tack nails through these holes into the wall plate.
The carpet installer can run the tack strip up to the trim then roll excess carpet under the trim.
Cut away the old paint and caulk along the top edge of the trim.
Fit the molding to the wall flush against the carpet.
You can install the baseboard over carpet that s already in place or you can install the baseboard before the carpet.
Remove any nails that remain in the drywall.
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For most installers this is not a problem and can be done easily.
First hold the base molding against the wall after you cut it to length and look for gaps.
When you opt to install the baseboards first set them 1 4 inch above the.
If the molding is slightly long trim it at angled 1 16 inch increments from the end to fit the wall.
When installing baseboards before carpet ask the installer how large of a gap to leave between the floor and the trim e g.
If you see some cut a few braces from 4 to 6 in.
However consult with your installer to be.
Lengths of scrap baseboard and put 45 degree angles on the ends.
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