Removing Carpet From Terrazzo Floors

Remove the 3 foot wide carpet sections from the tack strips by shaking the carpet in a back and forth motion while pulling it up from the surface of the floor.

Removing carpet from terrazzo floors.

See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscribe. Here s how to remove carpet from a terrazzo floor. Pry up the metal nosing and remove it if present. Then use a utility knife to cut a slit into the carpet around the perimeter over the tacking strips located under the carpet.

Video of the day. Locate the tack strip near the edges of the carpet pad. If needed use a dull knife to scrape. Lift the adhesive by scraping gently with the putty knife to remove the larger pieces of adhesive.

Pull back a corner of the carpet using a pair of pliers. If not cut the carpet near the top of the top stair riser. If your terrazzo floor was already restored by another company and still has glue stains we can likely remove them. Pad damage on terrazzo flooring.

Clear out the room and remove all wall decor. Do not gouge or chip the terrazzo. Use an absorbent white cloth or paper towels to soak up the solution. If so use a ph neutral stone safe cleaner to remove any remaining stripper and clean the area.

Cut into the carpet around the perimeter. Another type of stain that is harder to remove is staining from old waffle padding. Use the utility knife to cut through the carpet pad if you want. Gently pull the carpet pad off the floor at the tacking strip.

Lift the cleaning rag dip it back in the bucket and wring it out once more. No other problem damaged more terrazzo floors then these carpet pads did. Then repeat this entire process. Once the padding is removed from the tacking strip it is easy to roll up and then remove.

Begin with the blade of the knife at the bottom of the adhesive rocking the blade gently back and forth to loosen the adhesive. The carpet will be connected to the concrete surface via a series of wooden strips to which the carpet is tacked. Begin at the top of the stairs. This old house host kevin o connor heads to del ray beach florida to restore terrazzo floors.