How to Remove Carpet | DIY Carpet Removal

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1. 0:33–0:43 Cut Carpet into Strips From How to Remove Carpet from a Stair Landing, Step 2: Score the Carpet Edges

   Using a utility knife, carefully cut the carpet into thin, manageable strips. It's recommended to cut through the carpet backing without deeply scoring or damaging the floor underneath. Making thinner strips will make the carpet easier to handle and roll up.

2. 0:55–1:00 Remove Tack Strips From How to Remove Carpet from a Stair Landing, Step 4: Remove Staples and Tack Strips

   After the carpet is removed, the tack strips will remain along the perimeter of the room. Use your flat pry bar to lift and remove these tack strips from the floor. Take care as they contain sharp tacks that can cause injury. For any stubborn nails or staples left behind, use nail-puller pliers to remove them individually.

3. 1:00–1:25 Remove Carpet Pad From How to Remove Old Carpet from Stairs, Step 5: Remove Padding

   With the carpet and tack strips removed, it's time to tackle the carpet pad. Inspect how the pad is attached. If the carpet pad was secured with staples, use nail-puller pliers to pull each staple individually from the floor. If the pad was attached using adhesive, you may need to scrape it up with a floor scraper or apply a commercial adhesive remover to loosen it. Roll up the removed padding and dispose of it appropriately.

Guides that use this video

• How to Remove Carpet from a Stair Landing
• How to Remove Old Carpet from Stairs