Ripping Up Carpet In Old House

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Ripping up carpet in old house.

When considering how to rip up indoor carpet keep in mind that you will need to dispose of the old materials find out if your area has a carpet recycling program. If you are thinking about ripping up your carpets before you get in over your head stop to consider everything it entails. I have the itch to pull up the old low tan shag carpet covering most is the house. These are the five things you need to know about carpet removal.

50s but active and in good shape. Fold carpet to expose underneath side and use a utility knife to cut the carpet in more manageable widths about 2 to 3 feet. If there isn t a program available be sure to check with your trash hauler before starting your project to see if short rolls of carpet will be accepted. I assure you i read the entire blog to be sure you didn t already answer this question.

Just grab the carpet with pliers and pull. Of carpet and cut it into easy to handle strips photo 1. Then grab the carpet by hand and continue to pull it up along an entire wall. I have the time to do it slowly and it s just me doing the work.

To keep the job clean it s also good to have a roll of duct tape to roll up the carpet and move it after you ve cut it loose as well as a utility knife to cut strips of carpet. Fold back about 3 ft. While you can start ripping the carpet up with your hands getting it started and tearing it free will require some help. I have been tackling all of the projects on my list this summer and removing this gross carpet was definitely high on that list.

So the question is when i pull up the carpet. To detach the carpet from the tack strip that holds the carpet in place along walls start in a corner. If you want the installers of the new floor to haul away the old carpet make sure they know in advance and figure it into your price.