Rugs, Carpets and Carpeting - Staircase carpet removal

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06-03-00, 01:40 PM
I had no trouble whatsoever removing the shag carpet in my living room, and the floor looks pretty good underneath prior to refinishing, but the staircase is another thing. It's installed as a runner(6" wood on each side, carpet down the middle), and is installed so firmly on the steps and around the edges that it can't be removed without tremendous effort. I'm afraid I'll tear and splinter the wood steps trying to remove it. I don't want to call carpet people if I'm not installing any after the removal. Any suggestions?

Ted Heissner
06-04-00, 12:26 PM
Chances are they were installed with lots and lots of staples. Use a small flat tip screwdriver to lift the staples up, they a pair of plyers to remove them.

Ted