Carpet First Or Trim

How to install trim first.

Carpet first or trim. 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. The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury or death. I m doing a full basement remodel and am not sure what would be better to do. Second drywall would wick up moisture from flooded floors or carpet.

They also may need the carpet to roll up the edges of the room in order to properly trim it to size. Generally speaking you want to install the trim first and the carpet second. 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 installers have to bring large rolls of carpet into your home 12 foot rolls minimize seams in your room not small paint cans or brushes.

Carpet layers should be the very last trade on the job. If you re replacing carpet first before painting it will be easier for the flooring company. There are many legitimate reasons to do construction work in the proper sequence. We highlight the thought process behind deciding to do carpet or baseboards first.

Install the baseboard before the carpet install and have the installer tuck the carpet under the baseboard or do the b. I install the flooring first then trim tight to it.