Ripped Old Carpet

Save some money on your next carpet installation by removing the old carpet yourself.

Ripped old carpet.

When you ve torn off all the carpet and pad pull out all the staples with pliers. Carpeting brings wall to wall softness and warmth to a room both visually and physically. This guide from the home depot teaches you how to pull up carpet to prepare for new floor covering. But over time its attractive pile can begin to show signs of wear from heavy traffic stains and even.

Learn how to remove carpet easily and efficiently. Sometimes a thorough cleaning is a much more practical alternative to purchasing new carpet. Heat activated carpet tape seam iron utility knife. Heat activated carpet tape and seam irons are available at most rental stores.

Cut the pad into strips and roll it up just as you did with the carpet.