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Baseboard Installation Height

Brent H.
Brent H. Member Posts: 162
in THE MAIN WALL
Easy question for you folks that do this on a daily basis....

How far above the subfloor should I mount Slantfin 30 baseboard if the floor is going to be carpeted? I assume it needs to be up a bit so the carpet tucks under neatly.

Thanks.

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  • Supply House Rick
    Supply House Rick Member Posts: 1,399
    Baseboard height

    I go 1" - 1 1/4" depending on the type of carpet and pad thickness.
  • Steve Whitbeck
    Steve Whitbeck Member Posts: 669


    I just use a piece of 3/4 copper pipe. 7/8 inch.

    That will put the bottom just at the top of the carpet.
    Much higher than that and you will be able to see the unfinished wall under the baseboard from accrost the room.
  • bob young
    bob young Member Posts: 2,177
    FURRING STRIP

    use a furring strip as a template. set the base board on top & level
  • Supply House Rick
    Supply House Rick Member Posts: 1,399


    The carpet edge can be rolled up under the baseboard to hide the unfinished wall.
  • billtwocase
    billtwocase Member Posts: 2,385
    baseboard height

    I do 3/4". New base board is designed much better than days of old. They have designed them so if someone installs them right on the floor, the front will still allow air circulation, not like the old stuff. Have you considered Haydon? Much better IMO. peace
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