Installing Baseboard Trim After Carpet

Preparing to install baseboards.

Installing baseboard trim after carpet.

Install the carpet install the carpet all the way against the wall. 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. All paint is to be done before carpet installation to avoid dirty boots and shoes on new carpet and to avoid any paint spatter. This is the basic method for baseboard installation for carpet applications.

These can be reused over and over again so hold onto them. Measure the length of a wall adjacent to the finished wall. Do not push down on the baseboard so that it presses into the carpeting. If you are not intending to install quarter round or base shoe the baseboard should.

A really thick shag carpet can make it difficult to judge how high to place the trim. For most installers this is not a problem and can be done easily. Determine the type of corner at the opposite end of the wall then cut the necessary inside or outside angle. Install subsequent baseboards using this procedure.

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. Tools and supplies to install baseboards. You don t need to leave any gaps. Then touch up base if need be.

However consult with your installer to be sure they have no concerns. When installing baseboards before carpet ask the installer how large of a gap to leave between the floor and the trim e g. Safety tips for installing baseboard. Nail the baseboard in place with the sticks resting only lightly on the surface of the carpet.

Baseboard installed on top of carpet should be installed at approximately the same height with this exception. The first cut will mirror the corner cut of the molding already installed. The only thing that is different than any other baseboard installation is the small rise above the base floor. Or you may be replacing the baseboards but leaving the carpet.

They will need to be careful not to damage the baseboard when installing the. The trimmer is not going to make a special trip back to install the base after carpet is installed. No baseboards do not need to be removed. Coping an inside corner joint.

If you re in one of these situations follow these instructions to install the trim after the carpet. Scarf and butt joints. Fasten the molding with nails.