Remove Carpet From Hardwood Stairs

The hardest part about removing carpet from stairs is starting.

Remove carpet from hardwood stairs.

May 9 2017 explore dani waterman s board removing carpet from stairs followed by 105 people on pinterest. To start removing carpet costs 75 to 300. As a result after removing the carpet the bottom step had a 7 rise and the top step had a 8 5 rise. Follow these steps to remove old carpeting from stairs.

Without damaging the wood you must reach under the carpet and pry it free. Once the carpet is gone you ll pay 100 to 200 per step. The previous owner had installed tile near the doorway entry bottom of the stairs and 3 4 thick hardwood in the passageway at the top of the 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.

A carpenter might not tackle this part of the job but you can hire a handyman for 60 to 65 an hour. Here was my situation. 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. See more ideas about stairs stair makeover staircase makeover.

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. Our guest today has a lovely hardwood stair remodel to share with us. For 10 to 12 steps this costs 1 080 to 2 700 including carpet removal. We loved our remodeled painted and stained wood staircase in our last house see the reveal here and check out all the steps here.

Something about the beauty of a nicely stained and painted staircase or the satisfaction of ripping the carpet off the stairs. Step 1 get started.