Attn: BREWBEER

I read your response about trimming BEFORE carpeting......I am just about ready to carpet the floors but It seems to me it would be easier to carpet BEFORE trimming. Could you explain why I would want to trim before? Doesn't the carpet go under the molding?
Thanks! I am new at remodeling but would like to learn the right way!
Sandy

 

Sandy21,

Trim is best put on before carpeting installations due to all the up and down that is involved with trim applications. Since you are planning to install carpeting, install the baseboards 3/8 in. off the subfloor. A scrap of baseboard molding makes a good spacer. The carpet layers like this cause they can push they edge material under the base for a finished look. It just looks better than a carpenter doing it! You can always call your carpet flooring company for the methods used but this is the easiest for everyone.

When ceramic tile and a mud (thinset mortar) base are specified, I usually wait to install the baseboards or we hold them 3/4 to 7/8 in. off the subfloor.

As a general rule, the below is a method used in home construction/additions or you can delete items as required for remodeling.

Grading and site preparation
Foundation construction
Framing
Installation of windows and doors
Roofing
Siding
Rough electrical
Rough plumbing
Rough HVAC
Insulation
Drywall
Underlayment
Trim
Painting
Finish electrical
Bathroom and kitchen counters and cabinets
Finish plumbing
Carpet and flooring
Finish HVAC
Hookup to water main, or well drilling
Hookup to sewer or installation of a septic system
Punch list

Hope this helps!

 

VERY HELPFUL......I appreciate your response and will use your advice! I'm learning alot by being involved hands on in this remodeling. And most of it is from this forum.
Keep up the good work around here
Thanks
SAndy