Removing these strips that once held your carpet is the most tedious part of carpet removal.
Taking up carpet tack strips.
Pick somewhere to start either a corner or a break between two tack strips.
Use a utility knife or carpet knife to slice the carpet into manageable strips and roll the strips up as you go.
Use a utility knife with a sharp new blade to cut through the carpet backing.
If you are trying to salvage the floor underneath make sure you do not cut grooves in the floor with the knife.
Keep both hands on the knife to avoid cutting a free hand.
Roll or fold the strip secure with duct tape and remove it from the room.
Step 1 position the pry bar as close to the bottom edge of the tack strip as possible.
Pull up a few feet of carpet and fold it over.
Gently tap the painter s tool with the hammer until it is underneath the carpet tack strip.