Oftentimes it is best to install the baseboards after the carpet is installed simply because of these tack strips.
Carpet baseboard height.
Baseboard height for carpet.
They can provide a recommendation on how thick carpet and padding will be.
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This will allow for the height of the carpet and give a nice flush finished look.
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Discussion starter 1 apr 11 2005 sorry if this is redundant but what height should i install my baseboard off the floor so the carpet guy wont have a problem tucking.
How to install baseboard over existing carpet the best thing to do is to ask the company who is installing your carpet.
If you are not intending to install quarter round or base shoe the baseboard.
Baseboard installed on top of carpet should be installed at approximately the same height with this exception.
If you are not intending to install quarter round or base shoe the baseboard should be installed snugly on top of the carpet.
For things like tile or hardwood you would want to give a to inch clearance for the installers to be able to put the flooring in and be able to slide the edges beneath the baseboards.
Then place the baseboard on top of these.
6 scribing for floors that are not level you will need to scribe the bottom of the baseboard for an accurate fit.
Now you have the trim in place with a space off the floor the thickness of the baseboard which is approximately 3 8 of an inch.
If adding baseboards after carpet is laid it should be installed at the same height as without carpet.