Carpet removal is no small task, so before you begin ripping up that rug you need to know what needs to be done in order to keep any damages or future repairs from arising. Here are some expert tips and tricks for anyone looking into removing their carpet.
Make safety a priority
A lot of dust and fiber particles may come loose when you pull up the carpeting, so wear a dust mask and goggles. A sturdy pair of gloves is also recommended because you’ll likely come in contact with staples and sharp tiny black nails known as carpet tacks. Source: HGTV
Be careful when removing tack strips
Carpeting is “big, heavy, and bulky,” Lincon says, “and just the act of pulling it up is more difficult than it might seem at first.” For starters, carpeting attaches to the floor along the edges of the walls via tack strips, narrow strips of wood covered in hundreds of sharp nails that have enough grip to keep carpeting taut and in place. Once you’ve managed to pry the carpet from these tacks (a job best saved for someone with a strong back), the tack strips must then be pried from the floor and the old carpet pad removed. Carpet pads are typically installed with either staples or glue; if yours used the latter, you’ll have a fair amount of scraping ahead of you to get the old glue off.
After you’ve rolled up the old carpeting and removed it from the room, you’ll finally get a good look at the subfloor—and any surprise damage that the carpet may have been hiding. Source: BobVila
Plan your new flooring ahead
Some homeowners may opt to just stick with carpeting, and this is a fine choice in plenty of residential spaces. When it comes to bedrooms, hallways, or even living room areas, carpeting offers a wonderfully comfortable option that can fit neatly into plenty of budgets and style preferences.
But it’s important to remember that whether you are considering installing carpeting or any other flooring option, this new edition will likely be in the home for 10 or more years. During any home renovation project involving flooring, it’s crucial to spend enough time selecting the new design features that will make their way into your living space.
When removing carpeting from a room, it’s easy to focus solely on the extraction components, but perhaps even more important is the replacement that you’ll be adding to the space. Source: HouseDigest
Removing old carpets can be daunting and tedious. But with the right tools, a few precautions and these tips in hand, you should have no problem getting that job done in no time. It’s important to note that if you are feeling overwhelmed or think the job is too big for you to take on, don’t hesitate to call us! We will make sure your carpets are removed without damage and with minimal disruption of your daily routine.
