I'm in the process of replacing my flooring and baseboards, but I'm a bit confused about which one should go in first. Any advice on the best installation order? Thanks for your help!
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It really depends on the type of flooring you're using. For carpets, it's usually best to install the baseboards first. But if you're going for hardwood, floating floors, tile, or vinyl, then you should lay the flooring down first. That way, you can avoid any gaps or issues when you put the baseboards in later.
Generally, you should lay down the flooring first, making sure to leave an expansion gap according to the flooring specs. Once that’s done, you can go ahead and install the baseboards. That way, everything will look neat and fit properly!
Exactly! If you're using toe molding too, it helps a lot because you won't have to remove the baseboard when you replace the flooring. Just take off the toe molding and you're good to go!