You don t need to.
Install base moulding before carpet.
Yeah it s easier for the installer to put it down with the base boards off.
Install the carpet install the carpet all the way against the wall.
No baseboards do not need to be removed.
Some people prefer this method because the baseboards won t be scuffed during installation.
If you decided to lay your carpet before installing the baseboard around the bottom of your walls in your home you actually have a somewhat.
If you plan to install baseboard moulding before adding carpet it needs to be installed 1 inch above floor level to allow room for both pad and carpet.
If you re in one of these situations follow these instructions to install the trim after the carpet.
A really thick shag carpet can make it difficult to judge how high to place the trim.
The carpet will be tucked snugly underneath the baseboards resulting in a very professional looking installation.
How to install new base trim over an existing carpet.
When installing baseboards before carpet ask the installer how large of a gap to leave between the floor and the trim e g.
Do baseboards have to be removed to install carpet.
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The third method is to install the baseboards after the carpet has been stretched in.
However that s not best for you.
Ask your carpet installer their preference to begin the discussion.
If adding baseboards after carpet is laid it should be installed at the same height as without carpet.