Now that that s over with more detail.
Removed carpet from stairs now what.
Every 3 stairs i used a box cutter to cut the carpet from side to side.
Place it in a large trash can to make clean up even easier.
Cut the carpet with a utility knife under the nose of the landing.
Now that the carpet is removed it s time to sand the threads down and make them look beautiful.
In our little house you can see the living room and the kitchen from the stairs all while yelling up them to anyone who may be in the bedrooms.
After i removed the padding i used a crowbar hammer and a flat edged screwdriver to remove the tack strip and staples.
Hello for the question around finishing carpet at the top of the stairs they mentioned in their how to and showed a photo of how they left the carpet at the top of the stairs the last step folded down on the riser and used a sharp blade to cut the carpet on the top riser.
Work from side to side.
The step of the project took us about 2 hours plus it looks and smells better now.
I ve had my eye on removing the carpet from the stairs for some time.
This mama got bored last weekend and decided it was time to tackle a project that has been on my wish list to do list for a long long time.
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.
Removing carpet from stairs can be easily tackled in a day or over the weekend without hiring a professional.
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.
Grip the carpet with both hands for easier removal and to maintain balance and safety.
This was a simple system that worked great and will also be how i handle it when dealing with the basement stairs too.
We love using really strong construction grade trash bags for demo debris.
The stairs are the heart of our home.
Cut the carpet.
To remove carpet from stairs start at the top.
After removing carpet from stairs.
Remove varnish from wood stairs.
It appears they left a two inch overhang of carpet on the top.
Follow these steps to remove old carpeting from stairs.
Use the vise grips to pull the carpet free from the riser.
Start at the top of the stairs and remove the carpet with the vise grips and utility knife.
Why remove the carpet from stairs.
Since we moved into our house we have wanted to remove the carpet from our stairs and paint them.
If not cut the carpet near the top of the top riser grab the cut end and pull the carpet off the stairs by hand.
If there s a metal nosing at the top of the stairs pry it up to remove it.
Well not until the varnish is removed from the wood first.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from the staples that hold the carpet in place.
