Carpet First Or Trim

Generally speaking you want to install the trim first and the carpet second.

Carpet first or trim.

Second drywall would wick up moisture from flooded floors or carpet. 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. I install the flooring first then trim tight to it. How to install trim first.

If you re replacing carpet first before painting it will be easier for the flooring company. 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. I m doing a full basement remodel and am not sure what would be better to do. Install the baseboard before the carpet install and have the installer tuck the carpet under the baseboard or do the b.

They also may need the carpet to roll up the edges of the room in order to properly trim it to size. Carpet layers should be the very last trade on the job. First in the event of carpet installation the gap will need to be there for the edges of the carpet to be tucked under. 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.

I know trim first is easier on the trim contractors they don t have to worry about scribing anything. We highlight the thought process behind deciding to do carpet or baseboards first.