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1. 0:44–2:00 Remove Old Carpet From How to Remove Old Carpet from Stairs, Step 2: Loosen Carpet Edges

   Begin by removing the old carpet from the stairs. The presenter advises starting at the top of the staircase and working downwards for better leverage and momentum. Use pliers to get a firm grip on the carpet in a corner and pull it away from the tack strips. As you pull, the carpet should come up relatively easily. Once a section is loose, use a utility knife to cut the carpet into smaller, manageable strips for easier handling and disposal.

2. 0:44–2:00 Remove Old Carpet From How to Remove Old Carpet from Stairs, Step 3: Pull Carpet Up and Away

   Begin by removing the old carpet from the stairs. The presenter advises starting at the top of the staircase and working downwards for better leverage and momentum. Use pliers to get a firm grip on the carpet in a corner and pull it away from the tack strips. As you pull, the carpet should come up relatively easily. Once a section is loose, use a utility knife to cut the carpet into smaller, manageable strips for easier handling and disposal.

3. 0:44–2:00 Remove Old Carpet From How to Get a Hardwood Look on Carpeted Stairs, Step 1: Remove Carpet and Padding

   Begin by removing the old carpet from the stairs. The presenter advises starting at the top of the staircase and working downwards for better leverage and momentum. Use pliers to get a firm grip on the carpet in a corner and pull it away from the tack strips. As you pull, the carpet should come up relatively easily. Once a section is loose, use a utility knife to cut the carpet into smaller, manageable strips for easier handling and disposal.

Guides that use this video

• How to Remove Old Carpet from Stairs
• How to Get a Hardwood Look on Carpeted Stairs