Carpet From Steps

Removing carpet from stairs can be easily tackled in a day or over the weekend without hiring a professional.

Carpet from steps.

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. It s important to understand the different parts that make up a carpet stair before getting to work. I know that sometimes it feels overwhelming to figure out how to tackle that diy project you want to tackle how to know what to do and in what steps to get the job done. Without damaging the wood you must reach under the carpet and pry it free.

The hardest part about removing carpet from stairs is starting. 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. Functional builder grade stairs stairs that exist only to move people from point a to point b with zero concern for aesthetics can be improved with carpeting it is difficult to fix unattractive stairs because they do not lend themselves to painting carpet works wonders on stairs like this. 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.

I ll show you the steps of painting the stairs next month in another post. Step 1 get started. Wear proper safety gear such as safety goggles or glasses gloves and a face mask to avoid cuts flying debris and dust while removing the carpet. Carpeted stairs consist of a carpet pad nosing tack strips tread riser and carpet.