Tearing Out Carpet On Stairs

Replacing stair treads starts with tearing out carpet then staples and then cutting the old bullnoses.

Tearing out carpet on stairs.

Use the vise grips to pull the carpet free from the riser. I left a 2 3 inch overhang when i made that first cut because i really didn t have a plan at that moment. If there is no. I grabbed my razor cutting tool and made the first cut across the carpet at the top of the staircase.

All this is done inside your house so just imagine where all the dust is going to go. If there s a metal nosing at the top of the stairs pry it up to remove it. Pulled up carpet and padding using gloves i used a pair of gardening gloves cutting the carpet with a box cutter. On your picture frames across the floor.

Unlike other parts of the house stairs have not been claimed by human occupants. Start at the top of the stairs and remove the carpet with the vise grips and utility knife. Wear gloves to protect your hands from the staples that hold the carpet in place. Heck you will be finding it everywhere for the weeks to come.

Removing carpet isn t as simple as ripping it up and throwing it out. Cut the carpet with a utility knife under the nose of the landing. The nose is the lip that extends out over the riser. Grip the carpet with both hands for easier removal and to maintain balance and safety.

Do not tear the carpet up from your staircase. Train your cat out of scratching the staircase carpet. To remove carpet from stairs start at the top. If there is carpet on the floor above the top stair cut the carpet under the nose of the top stair using a utility knife.

Removed stare tacks and staples using a crowbar hammer and flat head screwdriver pliers would work too. This involves providing alternative scratching surfaces such as cat trees and posts. Teach your cat that scratching is fine but only on appropriate surfaces.