Baseboards too high
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Jemma Dee on Jun 03, 2016Add "quarter round" at the floor level and that will cover up the gaps. Be sure and paint it first if you do not find it prefinished.Helpful Reply
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William on Jun 03, 2016I have never heard or seen a contractor remove baseboard to install carpet. Usually they just remove the quarter round molding which is replaced after the install. Any chance he removed the quarter round molding and forgot to replace it or damaged it and didn't want to replace it?! Otherwise do what Jemma Dee suggests. Quarter round is used to hide gaps and imperfections for a clean look. I'm surprised there wasn't any quarter round or other molding there originally.Helpful Reply
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Chris on Jun 04, 2016There are other moldings that have a nicer profile than quarter round. Check out your local big box store for one. That is the only option other than removing and reinstalling the original molding. If you are going to do that, I would change up the new molding for something bigger and more interesting.Helpful Reply
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Sue Kiene on Jun 04, 2016I agree, quarter round or something similar will do the job.Helpful Reply
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Cynthia Nye on Jun 04, 2016When it's all furnished and decorated, no one's really going to notice the tiny gap..just sayin'Helpful Reply
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Johnchip on Jun 04, 2016Molding or removing only real choices. But let's get creative. If you have any remnants of the carpet, cut up the fluff, make a slim roll of it (glued ) and push it in the gap. 2. Find a nice piece of rope that fits and 'push it in' like a piping. 3. Call back the installer and make him correct it.Helpful Reply
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Centsably Creative on Jun 04, 2016william is correct. As a former flooring contractor, we only removed baseboards for tile and wood installs. Never for carpet. That being stated, I would remove them and place them correctly. Yes it is more work but I like things done the correct way. At the very least, you could add quarter round to the base board.Helpful Reply
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Rae on Jun 04, 2016Michele sometime ago I came across a project where the old molding was covered right up by new molding placed right over the top.. If anyone of you diy people remember this post help Michelle out, It turned out gorgeous and I agree why did he remove the baseboard? Normally the carpet is tacked and fitted right tight against it,Helpful Reply
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9530106 on Jun 05, 2016If this is in a basement, I can see why it may have been installed this way. I have never seen quarter round used with carpeting, but whatever the case, I agree, I wouldn't think it that noticeable with furniture, etc.Helpful Reply
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Jeannie Cruden on Jun 05, 2016buy three/quarter in round paint it white and add it to the bottom it will make it look more expensive too.Helpful Reply
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MD on Jun 05, 2016You need to install quarter round molding. It is very inexpensive and will give your base a finish look. You can purchase it already primed or raw. I would suggest painting it before installation.Helpful Reply
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Nancy Gramm on Jun 05, 2016I vote for the quarter round. Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Mcgypsy9 on Jun 06, 2016Yes quarter round is definitely the answer to your problem. A lot of baseboards are put in this way to allow for wood floors to be added and the wood will fit directly under the baseboards without gaps. If you put carpets down there will be a gap which needs to be covered with the quarter round. Before you get your QR be sure to measure up your baseboard and out from your baseboard to make sure it will cover it. There are different sizes of QR.Helpful Reply
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Ely2512234 on Jun 17, 2016Add a half wide baseboard to the existing bb and paint same color . Very trendy in europe.Helpful Reply
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