If you want a really snug fit along the walls leave the backing on the tape around the perimeter of the room not on the x s.
Do you install wardrobe organizers on top of carpet.
Then sit the toe kick on the proper size blocking so it sits level.
If you want a non yellowing oil paint then use fine paints of europe hollandlac.
Just be prepared to take your time and make sure you have the right tools which you can rent.
These strips of wood generally about one quarter of an inch thick always create problems when you are trying to install furniture or fixtures into a level position.
Texture carpet or twist carpet is the most popular indoor carpet style it uses two toned yarn and has a tightly twisted construction that resists absorbing dirt.
If you are using a satin finish which i wouldn t for cabinets then yes give it a coat.
If your room is wider than 15 feet or has an l or other shape try to plan as few seams as possible and avoid putting seams in high traffic areas.
If you cut the carpet only cut it back far enough to sit the toe kick on the floor just enough to where the carpet goes under it.
It looks like you are working on a.
This will allow you to make minor adjustments to the size of the carpet until the last minute.
When you pull up the carpet and baseboard you ll see the tack strip.
Install the carpet onto the tack strips just as you did with the room installation.
Water based polys won t yellow.
Mobuddy i use advance in glossy.
If you do not take enough off the carpet is going to want to bulge.
If bm has their own great.
There is no need to top coat it.
If the closet is wide enough use a knee kicker to stretch the carpet over the tack strips.
You ll probably want a tool called a knee kicker carpet stretcher to properly re attach the carpet to the tack strip.
Indoor carpet has three main types of carpet constructions from which to choose based on your needs and style.
Soft to the touch and subdued in appearance texture carpet is a popular choice for family rooms and bedrooms.
You can rent them or cobble one together yourself.
If you re lucky you ll be able to install your wall to wall carpet in one seamless piece.
Carpeting is sold in 9 foot 12 foot and 15 foot widths.
Shoot a row of nails into the floor just behind where the toe kick will sit through the carpet to hold it from moving before you cut the carpet.
If you are careful you can re use it but it is cheap to replace.