Bag Carpet Sections

What happens in this clip

Carefully place the rolled and taped carpet sections into heavy-duty trash bags. Due to the weight and bulk of carpet, breaking it down into smaller, contained rolls is crucial for ease of transport throughout the house and for proper disposal. This also minimizes the mess from loose carpet fibers.

Goal: Place secured carpet rolls into heavy-duty trash bags for convenient and clean disposal.

What's used

Tools

• Cut-Resistant Gloves

Materials

• Heavy-Duty Trash Bags

About the full video

This project provides a detailed guide on efficiently removing old carpet and its underlayment, along with tack strips, from a subfloor. It emphasizes techniques for fast and safe removal while minimizing damage to the subfloor and preparing the area for new flooring.

Step 9 of 9: Dispose of Materials

Roll up the carpet and padding sections tightly. Place the carpet, padding, and removed tack strips into heavy-duty trash bags or directly into a dumpster. Check with your local waste disposal service for any specific regulations on disposing of construction debris.

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Every video in How to Remove Old Carpet from Stairs

1. Step 1: Secure the Area

   • 0:55–1:00 Prepare and Protect Adjacent Areas
   • 0:55–1:00 Seal Off Entryways
   • 0:26–0:34 Mask and Protect Surrounding Areas

2. Step 2: Loosen Carpet Edges

   • 0:58–1:33 Loosen Carpet from Tack Strips
   • 0:44–2:00 Remove Old Carpet

3. Step 3: Pull Carpet Up and Away

   • 0:21–0:50 Remove the Carpet
   • 0:58–3:40 Cut and Remove Main Carpet Sections
   • 0:44–2:00 Remove Old Carpet

4. Step 4: Remove Carpet Backing

   • 3:40–4:20 Remove Carpet Underpad
   • 0:02–0:09 Remove Carpet and Padding
   • 0:40–1:09 Remove Carpet Pad and Tack Strips

5. Step 5: Remove Padding

   • 2:46–3:43 Remove Carpet Padding
   • 1:00–1:25 Remove Carpet Pad
   • 1:33–1:40 Remove Carpet Padding

6. Step 6: Remove Tack Strips

   • 4:56–5:35 Remove Tack Strips
   • 0:31–0:55 Remove Tack Strips and Staples
   • 1:02–1:12 Remove Tack Strips

7. Step 7: Clean Stair Treads and Risers

   • 0:14–0:23 Initial Cleanup and Debris Removal
   • 0:23–0:26 Clean and Prepare Stairs for Finishing
   • 1:49–2:08 Clean Up Debris

8. Step 8: Inspect and Repair Stairs

   • 0:55–1:21 Apply Wood Filler to Blemishes
   • 7:20–7:30 Final Touches and Cleanup
   • 0:07–0:25 Inspect and Fill Imperfections

9. Step 9: Dispose of Materials

   • 1:07–1:12 Bag Carpet Sections (this video)
   • 7:37–8:39 Roll Padding with Tack Strips for Disposal
   • 3:46–3:50 Dispose of Carpet Debris