I'm going to replace the casing and base molding in a bedroom. The room has
a plush rug that is in perfect condition. The current base molding is the
usual 1/2" thick builder stuff. The new base going in is 1"by stock.

Has anybody had to replace the molding in a room when the rug stays in
place? Just curious what I should look out for before I start tearing out
the old stuff.

Thanks for your advice.

On Jan 8, 11:15*pm, Steve wrote:
snip good instructions
* Gently pry out far enough to get a slim pry bar behind. (Buy a slim
pry bar designed for trim.)

These things are great for lots of things and can be found at any
hardware store.
http://www.toolking.com/grip-on-tools_60238.aspx

On Jan 8, 11:15 pm, Steve wrote:
"JohnnyC" wrote on 08 Jan 2008 in group alt.home.repair:

I'm going to replace the casing and base molding in a bedroom. The
room has a plush rug that is in perfect condition. The current base
molding is the usual 1/2" thick builder stuff. The new base going in
is 1"by stock.

Has anybody had to replace the molding in a room when the rug stays
in place? Just curious what I should look out for before I start
tearing out the old stuff.

It's not a big deal at all. The carpet is supposed to tuck under the
base molding and since you're molding is a little bit thicker there
won't be any problem.

Your new baseboard will extend out from the wall and partially cover the
tack strip that holds the carpet down. You (or the installer) will have
a hard time when you replace the carpet.

The OP said the new base will be made from 1x stuff, so it's only 1/4"
thicker. There won't be a problem unless the tack strip was placed
closer than normal to the walls and the OP really mashes down on the
carpet with the new base. Note to OP: don't really mash down on the
carpet with the new base.

R