Install Floor Molding Before Carpet

Pull away the old trim with a pry bar.

Install floor molding before carpet.

If you see some cut a few braces from 4 to 6 in. When you opt to install the baseboards first set them 1 4 inch above the. You can install the baseboard over carpet that s already in place or you can install the baseboard before the carpet. Remove any nails that remain in the drywall.

However consult with your installer to be. Fit the molding to the wall flush against the carpet. First hold the base molding against the wall after you cut it to length and look for gaps. Drill 1 16 inch holes every 16 inches through the baseboard angled downward toward the wall plate.

Most standard baseboards these days are 3 1 4 in. Lengths of scrap baseboard and put 45 degree angles on the ends. Scrape and sand off any remaining glue or caulk left on the wall. Hammer tack nails through these holes into the wall plate.

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. High and 3 8 in. If the molding is slightly long trim it at angled 1 16 inch increments from the end to fit the wall. 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.