Without damaging the wood you must reach under the carpet and pry it free.
Diy remove carpet from stairs.
Removing carpet from stairs can be easily tackled in a day or over the weekend without hiring a professional.
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.
Each piece of carpet was also wrapped around the edges of the stairs and around the balusters so i had to remove the staples holding it in place from underneath green arrow below.
Work from side to side.
How to remove carpet from stairs.
Cut the carpet.
Step 1 get started.
If you have the right tools it ll make the job a lot easier.
The hardest part about removing carpet from stairs is starting.
First before i get to the step by steps for you this project needs the right tools.
Start at the top of the stairs and remove the carpet with the vise grips and utility knife.
Well to be perfectly honest remove the carpet from our entire house.
Diy showing how to remove carpet from 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.
Grip the carpet with both hands for easier removal and to maintain balance and safety.
I started at the bottom corner of the stairs by using a crowbar to pry the carpet away from the tack strip.
Step by step directions on removing carpet as well as the best tools to use to make the job easier.
Use the vise grips to pull the carpet free from the riser.
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.