Install Baseboard Before Or After Carpet

Set the miter saw to a 45 degree angle.

Install baseboard before or after carpet.

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. The first is to install the baseboards flush to the subfloor prior to carpet installation. If installed before the carpet you need to leave a gap between the floor and the baseboard. 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.

Some professionals may have a strong preference but ultimately baseboards can be installed before or after 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. Measure and note the length of the longest wall in the room from corner to corner accurate to 1 16 inch.

Generally choosing whether to install baseboards before or after the carpet is a matter of preference. Generally the installation of carpet or baseboard is easier for whoever installs first. Ask your carpet installer their preference to begin the discussion.