New Baseboards Before Or After Carpet

Which comes first carpet or baseboard.

New baseboards before or after carpet. Generally the installation of carpet or baseboard is easier for whoever installs first. So it s time for the new carpet to go in. Installing baseboards is something you can do yourself with a little knowledge and the right tools so read on below to find out more about installing baseboards both with and without carpet. The problem i see with putting the trim on last is that depending on the style and thickness of the carpet and pad you can have a bit of a ridge over the tack strip.

Install the carpet install the carpet all the way. Some professionals may have a strong preference but ultimately baseboards can be installed before or after carpet. All paint is to be done before carpet installation to avoid dirty boots and shoes on new carpet and to avoid any paint spatter. Otherwise they get the tack strip too close to the wall and you won t get the carpet out years from now without taking the base off again.

The baseboards can be applied either before or after the carpet is installed so if you already have carpet you shouldn t be deterred from installing some baseboards. We always install the baseboard after the hard surfaces but before carpet. Carpet installation companies tend to prefer that you have the baseboards set up ahead of time. If you re in one of these situations follow these instructions to install the trim after the carpet.

I may be going to hell in a bucket but at least i m enjoying the ride. Baseboard trim before or after carpet i d wait till the furniture was in there since you wouldn t have to install it behind the furniture which would reduce material cost. A really thick shag carpet can make it difficult to judge how high to place the trim. Just hold it up about 3 8.

They tuck the carpet under it. Leave the final touch up paint coat for after the carpet is in. Depending upon who you ask you ll receive a different opinion every time. Had a few scrapes on molding.

When carpet was installed downstairs i put the molding down first. As mentioned sometimes the carpet installers can scratch the finish on the baseboards however it is usually minor and easy to touch up after. Or you may be replacing the baseboards but leaving the carpet. Agree can be done before or after carpet is installed.

Do you install the new baseboards before or after the carpet. 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. Ask your carpet installer their preference to begin the discussion. Either way works the upstairs carpet i installed after the carper was installed.

As a contractor i always install the baseboards before carpet.