Installing Baseboard Molding Over Carpet

Carpet installers prefer to cut the carpet a little long and tuck the excess into the gap for a neater job.

Installing baseboard molding over carpet.

If you are not intending to install quarter round or base shoe the baseboard should. Baseboard installed on top of carpet should be installed at approximately the same height with this exception. Hammer tack nails through these holes into the wall plate. This is the basic method for baseboard installation for carpet applications.

Try adding painters tape over the baseboard for protection. The only thing that is different than any other baseboard installation is the small rise above the base floor. If the molding is slightly long trim it at angled 1 16 inch increments from the end to fit the wall. Piece for this project.

This technique also leaves more of that handsome baseboard showing above the carpet. Then touch up base if need be. The idea is that you should. However when installing the baseboard later painting and applying caulk can be a more tedious task to avoid mixing it in the carpet.

Lay them flat on the floor every few feet and then cut the base to fit rest it on the spacers and nail it into place. You can see here how the back of the molding is carved out to fit right over my existing molding. 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 adding baseboards after carpet is laid it should be installed at the same height as without carpet.

When installing baseboards after carpet. The trimmer is not going to make a special trip back to install the base after carpet is installed. These can be reused over and over again so hold onto them. Here is a picture to show you how it fits over my baseboard.

If you are not intending to install quarter round or base shoe the baseboard should be installed snugly on top of the carpet. Drill 1 16 inch holes every 16 inches through the baseboard angled downward toward the wall plate. When the carpet is installed that is more easily tucked into place beneath the trim. Fit the molding to the wall flush against the carpet.

My existing baseboard is really narrow not anywhere near as wide as the sample the manufacturer shows. It does fit right over the top beautifully. I ordered one 8ft. Nail the baseboard in place with the sticks resting only lightly on the surface of the carpet.

Do not push down on the baseboard so that it presses into the carpeting.