Cut the carpet with a utility knife under the nose of the landing.
Removing carpet from steps.
Sure new carpet would be great but wow it s not cheap.
Transforming your stairs from carpet to wood treads will be a project to be proud of and you ll be so glad you did.
I can not believe how many staples are used for padding.
After removing all the pad and tack strips the real work began.
Use the vise grips to pull the carpet free from the riser.
Work from side to side.
Cut the carpet.
As tempting as it may be to just grab a loose corner of carpet and start pulling preparing ahead of time and following a proper sequence.
I started pulling out the gazillion staples that held down the padding and the padding from the original carpet that was installed in 1978.
Follow these steps to remove old carpeting from stairs.
Stairs are often located at the entryway to your home so removing old carpet and adding a fresh style can make a lasting impact and serve as a welcome greeting to all.
And carpet on stairs gets so many stains and wears out so quickly.
Step 1 get started.
Grip the carpet with both hands for easier removal and to maintain balance and safety.
If both the treads and the risers are carpeted you may be able to slide the blade of a utility knife along an edge without scratching the wood.
Without damaging the wood you must reach under the carpet and pry it free.
Removing carpet from stairs can be easily tackled in a day or over the weekend without hiring a professional.