Removing Carpet Metal Strips

Grab the cut end of carpet and pull it from the stairs using gloved hands.

Removing carpet metal strips.

Some people have a hard time with this step but i ll show you how to remove carpet tack strips the easy way with three simple tools. The installer needs a gap at least 1 4 in. Required tools for this how to remove carpet. Removing a carpet strip in the doorway to prep for the installation of floor tile.

The strips of metal nails under your carpet and carpet padding are called tack strips. If you re removing your old carpet and planning to install new carpet in its place you don t have to remove. Remove a z bar by placing a flat pry bar under the edge of the carpet and floor along the transition and gently applying pressure to pry up on the carpet edge. Carpet tack strips can usually remain in place but look for rust rot or other damage.

Use the 6 in 1 painter s tool and a hammer to lift one end of one of the strips. If you are pulling up carpet from stairs. Wide to tuck the edge of the carpet down against the baseboard. Removing a carpet strip in the doorway to prep for the installation of floor tile.

To remove tack strip just pop it up with a flat pry bar. You may also need to remove your carpet if you have hardwood floors underneath that you would like to refinish. Step 5 remove the carpet tack strips. Pick somewhere to start either a corner or a break between two tack strips.

Tack strip is available at home centers about 20 per ft but you ll save very little money if any by installing it yourself. After pulling up your carpet you will most likely have tack strips left around the perimeter of the room. Begin at the top of the stairs. If not cut the carpet near the top of the top stair riser.