Install Floor Molding Before Carpet

Cut away the old paint and caulk along the top edge of the trim.

Install floor molding before carpet.

You can install the baseboard over carpet that s already in place or you can install the baseboard before the carpet. High and 3 8 in. If you see some cut a few braces from 4 to 6 in. Scrape and sand off any remaining glue or caulk left on the wall.

However consult with your installer to be. Most standard baseboards these days are 3 1 4 in. Remove any nails that remain in the drywall. Pull away the old trim with a pry bar.

For most installers this is not a problem and can be done easily. Drill 1 16 inch holes every 16 inches through the baseboard angled downward toward the wall plate. Fit the molding to the wall flush against 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.

Lengths of scrap baseboard and put 45 degree angles on the ends. First hold the base molding against the wall after you cut it to length and look for gaps. If the molding is slightly long trim it at angled 1 16 inch increments from the end to fit the wall. Thick which makes them pretty doggone flexible.

When you opt to install the baseboards first set them 1 4 inch above the.