Removing Carpet Gripper From Concrete

To remove carpet from stairs start at the top.

Removing carpet gripper from concrete.

On a concrete floor the carpet pad is often glued into place. Pull back a corner of the carpet using a pair of pliers. Tough spots might require a power oscillating tool. How do i fix carpet gripper strips to a concrete floor.

Use pliers to pull padding staples when removing carpet from stairs. Dispose of the carpet grippers staples and fasteners in the trash bag or can. Gently pull up on the chisel or crowbar to free the grippers from the floor. I ve just scrapped an old glued carpet off a concrete floor.

In this case use a floor scraper to remove the pieces of padding that remain stuck to the floor. If the carpet is seamed to another section of carpet the installer can separate the seam without damage to the carpet that s staying in place. If there s a metal nosing at the top of the stairs pry it up to remove it. If you just removed carpet and now you need to remove the carpet glue from a concrete floor here are some tips the methods below are easy ways for preparing your concrete floors for laminate tile or hardwood you can try the environmentally friendly products or use the proven but toxic chemical glue strippers.

If the floor is made of concrete you are left with unsightly holes along the perimeter of the room. Instructions on how to remove carpet tack strip from a concrete surface. Place a chisel or crowbar under the carpet grippers. I want to fit a new carpet i want to start with a thick underlay to keep the warmth and i want to use gripper strip so that if i want to change the carpet in 5 years time i can do so without too much effort.

If you decide to remove the carpet you must also pry up the tack strips which are held in place with nails. Use pliers to pull any staples or fasteners used with the grippers if any are present from the floor.