ᐅ Replace and adjust the baseboard where carpet meets parquet flooring
Created on: 11 Jan 2023 15:10
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aytex
Hello dear forum,
eight years ago we built a new house and at that time installed carpet on the upper floor. Now we want to replace it with glued hardwood flooring.
Upstairs, we have installed 14cm (5.5 inches) high Hamburg-style baseboards. These are painted solid wood, so somewhat higher quality, and we would like to "save" them if possible. We glued the baseboards when we installed them. Now I’m afraid I won’t be able to remove them completely without damage.
Question: Does anyone have experience with installing new hardwood flooring when baseboards are already in place? Do the baseboards need to be fully removed? Or: Should I leave them and just fit the flooring up to them?
I’d appreciate any advice!
Thanks and best regards
eight years ago we built a new house and at that time installed carpet on the upper floor. Now we want to replace it with glued hardwood flooring.
Upstairs, we have installed 14cm (5.5 inches) high Hamburg-style baseboards. These are painted solid wood, so somewhat higher quality, and we would like to "save" them if possible. We glued the baseboards when we installed them. Now I’m afraid I won’t be able to remove them completely without damage.
Question: Does anyone have experience with installing new hardwood flooring when baseboards are already in place? Do the baseboards need to be fully removed? Or: Should I leave them and just fit the flooring up to them?
I’d appreciate any advice!
Thanks and best regards
Once the trim strips are glued, I would either try to remove them using a wide putty knife that has been sharpened to a very fine edge, or alternatively, a utility knife. Use a good quality (black) blade and extend it fully; always replace the blade once it is no longer extremely sharp. I have been able to separate materials effectively in similar situations using this method. Depending on the adhesive, a heat gun might also be helpful, as it can soften some adhesives.