In order to have that beautiful hardwood floor you need to keep in mind that there are two types of glues that are used when putting down a carpet general carpet adhesive and tar based glue.
Cutting carpet that s been removed.
If you are replacing the old foam with new foam you might be able to cut away the top layers of foam and simply cover what remains stuck with the new piece of foam.
You may also find a carpet peeler useful it has a long spike that pokes through the carpet and a long handle attached to a semicircular base.
This guide from the home depot teaches you how to pull up carpet to prepare for new floor covering.
Yah pretty disgusting stuff.
The coach teaches some tips you ll need to know to take out the carpet in the cleanest way.
Of you might be able to loosen the old adhesive using heat from a blow dryer or boiling water although that might be tough if the foam is very thick.
Well i ve done it and lived to share my stories of dog urine blood stains and other unmentionable things that ll give anyone nightmares.
If your local rental outlet doesn t have a power carpet puller it probably has a carpet pulling claw which latches onto the carpet with vise grips and provides an easy to grasp handle for leverage.
To remove carpet from stairs start at the top.
Whether you re putting it in or pulling it up knowing the finer points of cutting carpet can save you valuable time and expense.
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Learn how to remove carpet easily and efficiently.
Hi barbara that s a tough one.
If the carpet is seamed to another section of carpet the installer can separate the seam without damage to the carpet that s staying in place.
If there s a metal nosing at the top of the stairs pry it up to remove it.
How do i know this.
This needs to be removed.
But that s what you get when you.
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