How to paint baseboard trim with carpet?

If you have a floor that’s carpeted, you have an extra step when painting your baseboards. First, remove the carpeting from the floor. Then, tape the carpeting to the baseboards using painter’s tape. You may need to use two or more pieces of tape. Use painter’s tape to secure the tape to the floor and baseboards.

How to paint baseboard trim with wall texture?

To highlight the unique texture of wall-to-floor carpeting you can finish the baseboard trim with a wall-to-wall carpet color. If the carpet is an easy-care type, you can simply brush on the color. Otherwise, you may need to apply a primer first and then paint the baseboard trim. If you want to use wall-to-wall carpeting on floors, you can also use this technique to paint the baseboard and the floor.

How to paint baseboard trim with wallpaper texture?

The final touch on your wall-mounted baseboard is the wallpaper border or texture. This adds an extra layer of design to your wall and makes the baseboards pop even more. For an even more custom look, you can even add a strip of the same wall covering or design on the floor. If you’d rather skip the wallpaper border and go with a simple, flat pattern, your flooring will contrast nicely with the baseboard’s border.

How to paint baseboard and carpet?

You don’t need to sand baseboard trim before painting. In fact, it’s not necessary with laminate or particle board. But it definitely helps. You’ll want to sand the wood before applying a primer or finish. Then paint the trim. When painting baseboard trim with carpet, apply the primer to the wood before applying the carpet to it. Paint the carpet and let it dry.

How to paint baseboard trim with hardwood floors?

Hardwood floors are one of the most beautiful and luxurious flooring options you can choose for your home. If you have hardwood flooring, painting the baseboard trim will not be an issue at all. You can either use the same trim paint that you used on the walls or use a special product that matches the color of the flooring.