How to paint baseboard without painting carpet?

If you’re going to paint baseboards you want to make sure that you don’t end up with a mess on your carpet or the floor. To do that, start by removing the carpet. If you’re painting baseboards in your living room or den, you can leave the carpet in place while you paint them. If you have carpet in other rooms, you’ll need to start by removing it.

How to paint baseboard without painting carpet ugh?

The easiest way to avoid painting carpet is to take off the carpeting and replace it with flooring (wood floors are great!) once the baseboard is finished. You can also use padding underneath the baseboard to make up for the unevenness of the floor. Or, you can use a product called Silestone to level the floor and create a seamless transition between the flooring and the baseboard.

How to paint baseboard without painting carpeted stairs?

In conventional two-story homes, baseboards are typically located around the perimeter of the floor, underneath the staircase. That’s where the potential problem arises: the carpeting that covers the stairs. If you don’t want to remove the carpet, painting the baseboards won’t work. But there is a way to get around this issue: use a paintable laminate. These are essentially sheets of laminate that can be attached over the existing carpeting. They�

How to paint baseboard without painting carpeted stairs ugh?

The other thing that can be a challenge when painting baseboards is painting carpeted stairs. You can either remove the carpeting or remove the stair treads and refinish them before painting. This can be time consuming, so you will want to be sure you have a plan in place before you try to tackle this project.

How to paint the baseboard without painting carpet ugh?

If you have vinyl flooring or ceramic tile installed over carpet, you’ll need to remove the carpet to prepare the floors for painting. If you have subflooring, you can remove the carpet and apply a coat of primer before laying the flooring down. If not, you’ll need to hire a flooring contractor to remove the carpet and prep the floors. You’ll also need to use a moisture barrier (see below) when painting any flooring to prevent moisture