Installing Baseboard For Carpet

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Installing baseboard for carpet.

Determine the type of corner at the opposite end of the wall then cut the necessary inside or outside angle. All you need to so now is go along that wall and fasten the remainder of the trim as you normally would. Be aware this height depends on the thickness of your carpet and padding. Measure the length of a wall adjacent to the finished wall.

This is the basic method for baseboard installation for carpet applications. Do not push down on the baseboard so that it presses into the carpeting. Then touch up base if need be. The carpet installer can run the tack strip up to the trim then roll excess carpet under the trim.

Baseboard first set on 3 8 wood lath strips tack less set between 3 8 1 2 inch away padding brought up to tack less and carpet installed and stretched over tack less and tucked under base. Once the trim is fastened remove the short baseboard pieces and move these along as you install the baseboard. The first cut will mirror the corner cut of the molding already installed. If you are not intending to install quarter round or base shoe the baseboard should be installed snugly on top of the carpet.

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. Install subsequent baseboards using this procedure. These can be reused over and over again so hold onto them. If adding baseboards after carpet is laid it should be installed at the same height as without carpet.

The trimmer is not going to make a special trip back to install the base after carpet is installed. You may need to install the baseboard an inch or more off the ground. 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. You can use carpentry nails or wooden shims.

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