Fasten the molding with nails.
Installing base molding for carpet.
The first cut will mirror the corner cut of the molding already installed.
Carpet installers prefer to cut the carpet a little long and tuck the excess into the gap for a neater job.
If you are not intending to install quarter round or base shoe the baseboard should be.
When installing baseboards before carpet ask the installer how large of a gap to leave between the floor and the trim e g.
The carpet installer can run the tack strip up to the trim then roll excess carpet under the trim.
1st someday you will be replacing the carpet if you have the baseboards installed on top of the carpet you will have to remove them to pull up the old carpet.
For most installers this is not a problem and can be done easily.
Keep in mind that having the baseboards pre installed may result in scuffing during carpet installation.
How to install base board trim for carpet areas.
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 hardwood tile or carpet.
Determine the type of corner at the opposite end of the wall then cut the necessary inside or outside angle.
Baseboard trim has nothing to do with holding carpeting in place.
Measure the length of a wall adjacent to the finished wall.
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.
Install subsequent baseboards using this procedure.
In addition the tack strip will be under the baseboards.
When glue doesn t secure the carpet tack strips installed on the floor near.
If adding baseboards after carpet is laid it should be installed at the same height as without carpet.
However consult with your installer to be.