When the carpet is installed that is more easily tucked into.
Carpet installed over trim.
When it comes to adding carpet to a room or replacing existing carpet installing carpet correctly the first time is top priority.
The carpet padding and the labor.
Baseboard first set on 3 8 wood lath strips tack less set between 3 8 1 2 inch away padding brought up to tack less and carpet installed and stretched over tack less and tucked under base.
At the home depot the cost of carpet installation is free on purchases of 699 or more.
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Lower pile minimizes the degree to which the floor will be raised by adding a layer of new carpet over the old.
The only thing that is different than any other baseboard installation is the small rise above the base floor.
These can be reused over and over again so hold onto them.
Then once the tile installation project is over you can roll the carpet over the strips and push it onto the nails you hammered into the subfloor.
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.
How to install new base trim over an existing carpet.
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Lay it so that the edge of the strip that is aimed downward is placed over the carpet.
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Once the trim is fastened remove the short baseboard pieces and move these along as you install the baseboard.
The lower the pile the better.
The home depot carries a wide range of carpet choices to fit any room lifestyle budget and timeline.
Then touch up base if need be.
The next step you need to take is to place a transition strip over the line where the tile meets the carpet.
Also wood trim will have to be removed and reinstalled.
The trimmer is not going to make a special trip back to install the base after carpet is installed.