I’m doing a remodel, and I have never done any baseboard work….so my question is, do I replace the carpet first, then install baseboard, or baseboard, then carpet. I’ve seen it both ways now that I’ve been looking. So guys, and girls, which is BEST.
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Baseboard first...down the line when you want to remove the carpet, you`ll be glad you did. Prime and paint it ahead of time, but be prepared to do some touch up after carpet is installed.
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Base first, then carpet, like Jaybird says. Use little pieces of 7/16 osb for spacers between the floor and the bottom of the base. bob.
Wonder if this is a regional thing? I've never in my life hear of putting baseboard down first, until now.
I'm not tailgating. I'm drafting
Cope your inside corner,s and add a 1/16 or so to your length of
baseboard for a tight fit. Start with the wall opposite the door,then
cope the left & right pieces of baseboard,then do the last pieces by the door.
I am sure this will open a can of worms, but I think you get a tighter fit
than if you 45 your inside corner.
Good luck.