Removing Carpet From Terrazzo Floors

Gently pull the carpet pad off the floor at the tacking strip.

Removing carpet from terrazzo floors.

At this point if the coating was stained and not the terrazzo itself it is possible that the stain may be gone. Lift the adhesive by scraping gently with the putty knife to remove the larger pieces of adhesive. Then use a utility knife to cut a slit into the carpet around the perimeter over the tacking strips located under the carpet. Video of the day.

Begin with the blade of the knife at the bottom of the adhesive rocking the blade gently back and forth to loosen the adhesive. See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscribe. Pull back a corner of the carpet using a pair of pliers. Begin at the top of the stairs.

Use an absorbent white cloth or paper towels to soak up the solution. Do not gouge or chip the terrazzo. If not cut the carpet near the top of the top stair riser. Once the padding is removed from the tacking strip it is easy to roll up and then remove.

Remove the 3 foot wide carpet sections from the tack strips by shaking the carpet in a back and forth motion while pulling it up from the surface of the floor. No other problem damaged more terrazzo floors then these carpet pads did. Clear out the room and remove all wall decor. Use the utility knife to cut through the carpet pad if you want.

Pry up the metal nosing and remove it if present. Grab the cut end of carpet and pull it from the stairs using gloved hands. If your terrazzo floor was already restored by another company and still has glue stains we can likely remove them. Then repeat this entire process.

Pad damage on terrazzo flooring. Gently scrub over the adhesive to remove the residue from the terrazzo flooring. Lift the cleaning rag dip it back in the bucket and wring it out once more. Here s how to remove carpet from a terrazzo floor.

The carpet will be connected to the concrete surface via a series of wooden strips to which the carpet is tacked. If so use a ph neutral stone safe cleaner to remove any remaining stripper and clean the area. Cut into the carpet around the perimeter. Locate the tack strip near the edges of the carpet pad.