Carpet Not Up Against Trim

Then use a liquid deglosser to clean the trim before you paint.
Carpet not up against trim. The first step is to use the blue painter s tape to divide the carpet from the baseboard trim. Pull the carpet over the top using a knee kicker. Place a straightedge on top of the carpet and cut along the line using a utility knife to trim off the excess. Then drag the blade in a straight line towards you.
This transition strip is designed to join low pile carpet to a ceramic tile floor. Tuck the extra edge of the carpet under the gap and use the hooks of the transition strip to hold it in place. Cut the edge of the carpet so that it reaches the edge of the tile perfectly. If there s already a carpet there cut it just a few inches longer than where you want to meet the tile.
The liquid deglosser will ensure that the pain stick efficiently to the wood. There s a better way. You want to place the tape underneath the baseboard trim to the best of your ability. Don t peel your carpet back when painting or staining baseboards or casings next to it.
Step 2 pull the edge of the carpet back 1 to 2 feet so you can see the underlying subfloor which may be. Next place the tip of a utility knife against the carpet backing and press until it pierces the backing. The adjoining ceramic tile butts up against this aluminum track but does not attach to it.