Install Floor Or Baseboards First

For a carpet you d want to install baseboards first and then tuck and secure the carpet underneath them.

Install floor or baseboards first.

You d finish with the baseboards to cover up this space. Hold the first board against the wall level it then temporarily tack it in place. Or lay laminate planks first then baseboards. If adding baseboards after carpet is laid it should be installed at the same height as without carpet.

Then he advised us that the best but more expensive way would be to scribe the floor to the baseboard. They find that it s easier to cover the edges of baseboards trim and crown molding with painter s. Install your flooring then place paper or house wrap on the floor running up the wall and stapling in place. If you plan to install baseboard moulding before adding carpet it needs to be installed 1 inch above floor level to allow room for both pad and carpet.

Then install the baseboards over the paper. Builders prefer to do the baseboards first and then bring the tile right up to the tile. Problem is when we met with the flooring people the baseboard was not up 1 2 but flush to the floor. If it is installed with the tile up to the baseboard trim then you should leave about a 1 8 gap that you should fill will caulking.

We agreed and he said he would install the baseboard about 1 2 above the floor so the hardwood could be scribed to fit. See if the painter will compromise. First in the event of carpet installation the gap will need to be there for the edges of the carpet to be tucked under. That s how we are doing our baseboards because we have stained concrete and it has to be done first.

Painting the wall first is easier and efficient especially for inexperienced painters. A gutted room eliminates much of the dirt and grime associated with removing old carpet tile or wood flooring. Make sure the floors are covered appropriately and keep a wet rag handy. It will eventually be a rental property so i am thinking of baseboards laminate planks then quarter round to hide the gap.

It depends on the floor type. Second drywall would wick up moisture from flooded floors or carpet. Home owners generally prefer the look of doing the tile first and then installing the baseboard trim. Spot prime and then add another coat of paint to baseboards because it lessens the chances that something happens to your floors since now you only have to spot prime and add one coat.

Opt for floor installation first because it s often a messy process.