Do you put base molding before carpet?
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. There is no hard and fast rule as to how high the baseboard must be installed.Click to see full answer. People also ask,…
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. There is no hard and fast rule as to how high the baseboard must be installed.Click to see full answer. People also ask, how high should base molding be installed for carpet?3/8″One may also ask, how do you fill the gap between baseboard and floor? If you’re more concerned about dirt collecting or insect infiltration than looks, consider using caulk to fill the gaps beneath your baseboards. Line the floor with blue painter’s tape first to minimize messes, then apply a paintable latex silicone caulk to the gap. Consequently, can you install trim after carpet? Since the trim should outlast the carpet, anytime you need to re-stretch the carpet or remove it, the trim will have to be removed first as it is impossible to do either with the trim in place. Leave about a half inch at the bottom of the trim uncovered, then remove it after the carpet is installed.Do you install doors or floors first?I’d vote for doors first, it will make installation of the door easier by not having to worry about floor clearances. Once installed, when you’re doing the floor, you then cut the jamb legs so that they just clear the flooring and any padding, glue, etc. that may be installed along with it.
