Whether replacing an older carpet or putting down hardwood or laminate, you’ll need to remove the existing carpet before you get started. Carpets can be installed in a number of different ways. Luckily, most carpets are only fastened around the edges, making the job a lot easier.
There are 3 steps to completing this project:
To remove carpet installed with tackless strips, remove shoe mouldings or other edgings and cut the carpet into manageable strips with a utility knife. Pry up on the carpet corner, and pull it free from the strip along both walls. Repeat the process until the entire carpet is free.
To remove carpet installed with carpet tacks, simply slide a flat-pry bar under one edge of the carpet and pry up several tacks. Proceed until all tacks are removed.
