Baseboard height for hardwood floors.
Should baseboard be level with floor.
With carpet that baseboard is going to sit higher since carpet is thicker and has a pad underneath.
Either run the baseboard flush against the total height of all the materials or add 1 16 1 8 to the total height and consider using quarter round shoe molding.
The old baseboard and molding may suffer some damage during removal.
Successful placement of a baseboard creates a level line against the wall at the top of the board while maintaining a position that s flush against the floor.
Replacing it will let you choose the look you want.
There are two reasons for this gap which is generally required by building codes.
Making the cut is not a difficult process.
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If you plan to let the wood show you should choose trim of the same species and color as your flooring.
With a flat floor hardwood laminate tile you want it as close as possible and use quarter round or similar to hide any gaps from an uneven floor houses settle.
You will probably need to remove the baseboards and shoe molding before you lay the new floor.
The total of all materials is how high off the floor your baseboard should be.
The baseboard at the bottom of a wall should always be installed slightly raised from the floor s surface.
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