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How far from the floor do I install base? Should the base be installed before or after the carpet is installed?

April 26, 2017base carpet floor install installed

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How far from the floor do I install base? Should the base be installed before or after the carpet is installed?

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Base should be installed about 3/8″ above the floor. This allows the installer to tuck the new carpet under the base providing a nice finished look. The base should be installed before installing the new carpet, since this will allow for greater consistency.