Carpet Removal Tips
Once an extremely popular type of flooring, carpet needs to be consistently maintained, especially when it sees consistent foot traffic. If your carpet has seen better days and you’re itching to rip it up and replace it, DIYing the removal can save you time and money. If you’re ready to tackle the project, follow these tips to avoid any damage.
Tools
- Protective eye wear
- Protective gloves
- Utility knife
- Pliers
- Floor scraper
- Crowbar
Tips for Removing Your Carpet
Once you have all of the tools you will need to remove your carpet, follow these tips to safely remove your carpet and reduce damage.
- Remove all furniture from the room to make the process easier
- Remove all baseboards/moldings/baseboard heater covers that might be covering the edges of the carpet
- Start by going around the room and lifting up the edges of the carpet with your pliers and utility knife
- Once you have the edges lifted, use your crowbar to pull back the rest of the carpeting
- As you lift the carpet up, use your utility knife to cut it into smaller pieces to make removing it from the room and disposing it easier
- If you have carpet padding installed or having issues pulling up the carpet, use your floor scraper to rip up the staples
Don’t know how to dispose of your carpet once it’s removed from the space? Give All Day Junk a call today to schedule your appointment at (978) 682-2040.
