Remove Old Carpet Strips

Removing a carpet strip in the doorway to prep for the installation of floor tile.

Remove old carpet strips.

Rust can bleed through the carpet creating stains on the surface. Carpet removal takes 30 60 minutes while pad removal is another 30 45 minutes depending on the size of your room. If you are pulling up carpet from stairs. In most cases you should leave the old tack strip in place but there are a couple of exceptions.

Remove any sections that are rotten delaminating or badly rusted. Removing old carpeting may be necessary to save labor costs if you are having your carpet replaced. You may also need to remove your carpet if you have hardwood floors underneath that you would like to refinish. Carpet tack strips can usually remain in place but look for rust rot or other damage.

This post is chalked full of tips that ll make removing carpet so much easier for you. Removing a carpet strip in the doorway to prep for the installation of floor tile. If not cut the carpet near the top of the top stair riser. After pulling up your carpet you will most likely have tack strips left around the perimeter of the room.

Pry up the metal nosing and remove it if present.