How To Remove Carpet & Underpad
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- 3:04–4:13 Remove Tack Strips and Staples
From How to Remove Carpet from a Stair Landing, Step 4: Remove Staples and Tack Strips
With the carpet and underpad removed, the subfloor will be exposed, revealing the tack strips around the room's perimeter and potentially many individual staples that secured the underpad. Use a pair of pliers (or a small pry bar/cat's paw) to grip and pull out the tack strips. For individual staples, the pliers can also be used to grasp and extract them. Ensure all sharp elements are removed to prepare the subfloor for new flooring. This is generally a simple DIY task that can save money on professional installation.
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