Carpet Or Molding First

I want to get something done and my door case molding and base moulding would be a good weekend project.

Carpet or molding first.

Multi purpose reducer is used to transition floors of multi purpose reducer is used to transition floors of unequal height from wood laminate floors to carpet vinyl or tile. Carpet layers should be the very last trade on the job. I install the flooring first then trim tight to it. Flooring is always last except for hardwood laminates i hate the shoe mould look.

Problem was it made the baseboard look wonky big time. Tile should have a grout line equal to the field of the tile. Base molding or carpet first. First in the event of carpet installation the gap will need to be there for the edges of the carpet to be tucked under.

Also keeps caulk and paint problems off of the new carpet everybody makes mistakes has accidents. Just the other day i was watch a guy putting in some baseboards. If you care about doing quality work and not wasting time you paint the walls then install the hard floors cabinetry doors and trim. There are many legitimate reasons to do construction work in the proper sequence.

This molding will provide a seamless look when transitioning between flooring surfaces. While a professional painter puts down a drop cloth and still takes measures to protect a bare floor paint spilled on an. Coordinates with hardwood floor providing a beautiful finished look. If the carpet and baseboards are installed first though the painting process is slowed as the painter takes extra measures to avoid getting paint on the baseboards and the edges of the carpet where it meets the wall.

Should i wait to have the carpet installed or just leave a small gap on the base moulding for the carpet to be tucked into. Second drywall would wick up moisture from flooded floors or carpet.