Replace Carpet Baseboards

This is the basic method for baseboard installation for carpet applications.

Replace carpet baseboards.

This is why most contractors try to avoid it at all costs. Set the circular saw blade depth to the depth of the board and on a 5 degree bevel with the face of the cut toward the wall. How to replace baseboard trim in a carpeted room. Your average carpet installer is capable of replacing the baseboards but there is always the risk of damage when trying to remove it.

The carpet installer can run the tack strip up to the trim then roll excess carpet under the trim. These can be reused over and over again so hold onto them. Trim the board along the penciled line. Remove the board and set it onto a cutting surface.

Once it is secured to the strip a carpet tucker is used to secure the remainder of the carpet underneath the baseboard. Once the trim is fastened remove the short baseboard pieces and move these along as you install the baseboard. When installing baseboards before carpet ask the installer how large of a gap to leave between the floor and the trim e g. Measure the perimeter of your room adding 10 percent for spoilage and obtain the appropriate linear feet of your chosen baseboard.

Drag the compass point along the floor drawing a line across the bottom of the baseboard. No baseboards do not need to be removed. Line up your baseboard sticks horizontally around the room to see where you will need to cut and fit your.