Installing Baseboard Trim For Carpet

Preparing to install baseboards.

Installing baseboard trim for carpet.

No baseboards do not need to be removed. Install subsequent baseboards using this procedure. Safety tips for installing baseboard. The carpet installer can run the tack strip up to the trim then roll excess carpet under the trim.

The first cut will mirror the corner cut of the molding already installed. However consult with your installer to be sure they have no concerns. Determine how thick of carpet you re dealing with or how far the bottom of the baseboard is below the top of the carpet. Coping an inside corner joint.

This is the basic method for baseboard installation for carpet applications. Cut the baseboard get your baseboard cut to the exact length of the space you ll be putting it. These can be reused over and over again so hold onto them. Do not push down on the baseboard so that it presses into the carpeting.

The only thing that is different than any other baseboard installation is the small rise above the base floor. Place the baseboard simply set the baseboard on top of the carpet. Nail the baseboard in place with the sticks resting only lightly on the surface of the carpet. Scarf and butt joints.

Baseboard installation 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. Determine the type of corner at the opposite end of the wall then cut the necessary inside or outside angle. They will need to be careful not to damage the baseboard when installing the. Fasten the molding with nails.

Do not press the tape onto the baseboard we re not done with the tape yet. Once the trim is fastened remove the short baseboard pieces and move these along as you install the baseboard. Run your 2 masking tape roughly 1 2 an inch up onto the baseboard. Tuck the tape under the baseboard.

The idea is that you should. When installing baseboards before carpet ask the installer how large of a gap to leave between the floor and the trim e g. Measure the length of a wall adjacent to the finished wall. If the piece isn t long enough to reach the opposite side use a 30 degree angle to join the pieces.

Usually this is about a half an inch. You may find these easiest to do in two foot strips rather than trying to run your tape along an entire wall at once.