Install Base Molding Or Carpet First

Baseboard trim has nothing to do with holding carpeting in place.

Install base molding or carpet first.

1 the act of installing the carpet destroys the molding or 2 it looks like shit afterward because of a poor fit between the new flooring and the old molding. When glue doesn t secure the carpet tack strips installed on the floor near. There are three main ways to install new baseboards. This could result in a tight fit based upon how close to the wall the tack strips are placed normally the old tack strips are not replaced when installing new 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. Generally the installation of carpet or baseboard is easier for whoever installs first. The reason i feel this way is because nearly every time i ve seen carpeting installed with molding on one or both of the following happens. There may be instances where you want to put the carpet down first.

Second drywall would wick up moisture from flooded floors or carpet. The trimmer is not going to make a special trip back to install the base after carpet is installed. Believe it or not a crowbar works great to help push the carpet into the gap. First in the event of carpet installation the gap will need to be there for the edges of the carpet to be tucked under.

Hold the first board against the wall level it then temporarily tack it in place. Then touch up base if need be. The first is to install the baseboards flush to the subfloor prior to carpet installation. Which comes first carpet or baseboard.

If adding baseboards after carpet is laid it should be installed at the same height as without carpet. A really thick shag carpet can make it difficult to judge how high to place the trim. Some professionals may have a strong preference but ultimately baseboards can be installed before or after carpet. How to install carpet first.

How to install base board trim for carpet areas.