Rugs, Carpets and Carpeting - which comes first, the baseboard or carpet

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rdsatkaycee
11-27-05, 06:41 PM
Should the baseboard go down first before new carpet and pad is installed or does it make any difference? "If" installing the baseboard first should it be raised up any?

Annette
11-28-05, 12:05 PM
the general consensus here is 1/4" to 3/8" up off the floor. baseboards first, then carpet is tucked under.
rdsatkaycee
11-29-05, 09:23 AM
thank you, I appreciate the help