Carpet First Or Trim

Personally i think it looks better with the baseboards and trim in first especially upon the second time carpet is installed because the installers don t pull the trim and get in close when they pull old carpet and put in new.

Carpet first or trim.

Generally speaking you want to install the trim first and the carpet second. We highlight the thought process behind deciding to do carpet or baseboards first. I m doing a full basement remodel and am not sure what would be better to do. However since there may be instances where you re just replacing trim but leaving carpet or have a reason to do the carpet first i ll give instructions for both methods.

How to install trim first. Carpet layers should be the very last trade on the job. The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury or death. There are many legitimate reasons to do construction work in the proper sequence.

If you care about doing quality work and not wasting time you paint the walls then install the hard floors cabinetry doors and trim. I know trim first is easier on the trim contractors they don t have to worry about scribing anything. Install the baseboard before the carpet install and have the installer tuck the carpet under the baseboard or do the b. Second drywall would wick up moisture from flooded floors or carpet.

If you re replacing carpet first before painting it will be easier for the flooring company. They also may need the carpet to roll up the edges of the room in order to properly trim it to size.