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How to Remove Old Carpet from Stairs
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Step 3 · Pull Carpet Up and Away
Once the edge is loosened, grasp the carpet firmly with gloved hands or pliers and pull it upwards and away from the tack strips. Work your way down the riser and then across the tread, continuing to peel the carpet off the strips as you go.
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Pliers
Work Gloves
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