Begin at the top of the stairs.
Removal of double faced carpet that wont come up.
A knife blade is good to pick up the backing strip too.
If not cut the carpet near the top of the top stair riser.
This seems to stretch it and makes it easier to pick off.
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Unfortunately when the tape is left on the floor surface for too long it can be really tough to remove.
Lyle funny you should ask this question.
Choose the right tape for the job.
Whether you re using general purpose tape for school projects or permanent double sided tapefor industrial projects the process is generally the same.
When it comes to temporary carpet installation there is nothing better.
Double faced carpet tape is designed to stick and hold.
Pry up the metal nosing and remove it if present.
Ensure the tape and the surface is warm enough.
Use of a standard household iron a towel a scraper and some water are what read more.
If you are pulling up carpet from stairs.
Step 1 pull the carpet back away from the floor to expose the doublesided carpet tape on the back side of the carpet.
Rent a power carpet puller for 4 hours for 140 or a carpet pulling claw which is only 4 for 24 hours.
If your carpet won t pull up it was probably glued down.
Clean the surface with rubber alcohol.