Installing Baseboard Trim For Carpet

Do not press the tape onto the baseboard we re not done with the tape yet.

Installing baseboard trim for carpet.

Place the baseboard simply set the baseboard on top of the carpet. Do not push down on the baseboard so that it presses into the carpeting. Preparing to install baseboards. Measure the length of a wall adjacent to the finished wall.

This is the basic method for baseboard installation for carpet applications. Nail the baseboard in place with the sticks resting only lightly on the surface of the carpet. Safety tips for installing baseboard. Fasten the molding with nails.

Tools and supplies to install baseboards. When installing baseboards before carpet ask the installer how large of a gap to leave between the floor and the trim e g. The first cut will mirror the corner cut of the molding already installed. The only thing that is different than any other baseboard installation is the small rise above the base floor.

Coping an inside corner joint. Cut the baseboard get your baseboard cut to the exact length of the space you ll be putting it. No baseboards do not need to be removed. Usually this is about a half an inch.

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. Run your 2 masking tape roughly 1 2 an inch up onto the baseboard. The idea is that you should. These can be reused over and over again so hold onto them.

They will need to be careful not to damage the baseboard when installing the. Scarf and butt joints. For most installers this is not a problem and can be done easily. Determine how thick of carpet you re dealing with or how far the bottom of the baseboard is below the top of the carpet.

If it s going in a corner cut a 45 degree angle into it. Install subsequent baseboards using this procedure. The carpet installer can run the tack strip up to the trim then roll excess carpet under the trim. You may find these easiest to do in two foot strips rather than trying to run your tape along an entire wall at once.

However consult with your installer to be sure they have no concerns. Determine the type of corner at the opposite end of the wall then cut the necessary inside or outside angle.