Rugs, Carpets and Carpeting - How best to install moulding after carpet install??

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ballardo
11-10-05, 09:20 AM
My wife has decided that we now need moulding after the carpet has been installed. I know its much preferable to install it before carpet is done, but hey thats not how her mind works!!
Does anyone have tips for installing moulding over carpet? I gotta do it, just looking for the best way.

Carpets Done Wright
11-10-05, 11:22 AM
What type of molding are you talking about?

Wall base, ¼ round, shoe molding, or transition moldings.
ballardo
11-10-05, 09:30 PM
wall base is all that I think i'll need.

Daniel Wachtel
11-12-05, 03:48 PM
Just so it barely touches the top of the carpet fibers. You don't want to "trap" the carpet under the base or you'll have to remove it next time you install carpet.