Generally choosing whether to install baseboards before or after the carpet is a matter of preference.
Install baseboard before or after carpet.
There are three main ways to install new baseboards.
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.
How to install a baseboard after carpet was installed step 1.
Ask your carpet installer their preference to begin the discussion.
Set the miter saw to a 45 degree angle.
This could result in a tight fit based upon how close to the wall the tack strips are placed normally the old tack strips are not replaced when installing new carpet.
This can make the carpet installation slightly more challenging and you need to be careful not to damage the baseboard when installing the tack strips.
If the left side of the wall is an inside corner cut one end of a piece.
If installed before the carpet you need to leave a gap between the floor and the baseboard.
Should we install carpet before the baseboard and door delicate work painter s tape on your trim before the carpet goes it after the carpet is installed.
Measure and note the length of the longest wall in the room from corner to corner accurate to 1 16 inch.