Remove Carpet Pad

What happens in this clip

After the carpet is removed, the carpet pad will be exposed. Simply pull the carpet pad away from the treads and risers. Collect the removed carpet pad and place it into a contractor-grade trash bag for easy disposal. These bags are typically more durable and can handle the bulk of the padding.

Goal: Detach and bag carpet padding

What's used

Tools

• Contractor-grade trash bag Husky
• Construction debris bags
• Leather gloves

About the full video

This DIY project provides step-by-step instructions on how to safely and efficiently remove old carpet and padding from stairs. It covers the removal of carpet, carpet padding, tack strips, and remaining fasteners, followed by cleaning and patching the stair surfaces to prepare them for a new finish.

Step 6 of 6: Dispose of Old Carpet and Padding

Bag the removed carpet and padding securely. Check with your local waste management services for specific guidelines on carpet disposal, as some areas have special procedures or require separate disposal. Transport the waste to the designated disposal site.

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Every video in How to Remove Carpet from a Stair Landing

1. Step 1: Prepare the Stair Landing Area

   • 0:00–0:58 Assess Existing Carpet and Secure Workspace
   • 0:14–0:23 Initial Cleanup and Debris Removal
   • 0:16–0:24 Clean and Prepare Staircase Substrate

2. Step 2: Score the Carpet Edges

   • 0:33–0:43 Cut Carpet into Strips
   • 2:37–4:28 Cut and Roll Carpet Strips
   • 0:21–0:50 Remove the Carpet

3. Step 3: Remove Carpet and Padding

   • 0:00–0:09 Remove Carpet and Padding
   • 0:00–0:09 Remove Carpet and Pad
   • 0:01–0:40 Remove Carpet and Padding

4. Step 4: Remove Staples and Tack Strips

   • 0:55–1:00 Remove Tack Strips
   • 1:15–2:15 Remove Staples and Tack Strips
   • 3:04–4:13 Remove Tack Strips and Staples

5. Step 5: Clean the Subfloor

   • 0:12–0:14 Clean the Subfloor
   • 0:13–0:14 Clean the Subfloor
   • 0:18–0:23 Clean the Subfloor

6. Step 6: Dispose of Old Carpet and Padding

   • 0:31–0:38 Remove Carpet Padding
   • 3:40–4:43 Dispose of Old Carpet and Padding
   • 0:54–1:02 Remove Carpet Pad (this video)