Install Floor Molding Before Carpet

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

Install floor molding before carpet.

For most installers this is not a problem and can be done easily. Fit the molding to the wall flush against the carpet. Scrape and sand off any remaining glue or caulk left on the wall. Lengths of scrap baseboard and put 45 degree angles on the ends.

Thick which makes them pretty doggone flexible. However consult with your installer to be. Most standard baseboards these days are 3 1 4 in. If the molding is slightly long trim it at angled 1 16 inch increments from the end to fit the wall.

Pull away the old trim with a pry bar. 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.

Hammer tack nails through these holes into the wall plate. Drill 1 16 inch holes every 16 inches through the baseboard angled downward toward the wall plate. When installing baseboards before carpet ask the installer how large of a gap to leave between the floor and the trim e g. Remove any nails that remain in the drywall.

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.