Taking Old Trim Off Carpet Without Ruining

Begin prying from either end of the trim slipping the edge of the pry bar under the trim and prying against the wood wedge or block.

Taking old trim off carpet without ruining.

This project is for all of us diyers who like to take matt. Starting at one end of the strip of baseboard position the trim puller s front face against the wall with the sharp edge on the scored seam. No damage to the finish either. Continue prying out the trim a little at a time down its length.

Move to the next stud and repeat the procedure. Sometimes you ll need your pry bar to pull the carpet off of the nails that hold it down. If the carpet is very stiff then let the cleaner sit for a few minutes before you massage it in. Start in the corners pulling the carpet off of the tack strips that are located along the edges.

The only thing is i can t remember which one it was. I think it was the vinegar but you can test a small spot first. Work your way down. Carefully pry outward letting the finish nails slide through the holes in the trim or out of the wall support as applicable.

Pull one corner of the carpet off the floor. Start at the first edge of the carpet that was detached from the tack strip at the short wall and roll the carpet into a tight roll from end to end. Follow the below steps to understand how to get old stains out of carpet. This video will take you through our step by step process on how to remove old carpet and padding.

Vinegar or ammonia i can t remember which will soften the latex really nice so you can scrub it off. Spray the carpets with your choice of cleaner. Use your gloved hand to massage the cleaner in. With the knife in place wedge in a pry bar and pry the trim out an inch.

Once you ve lifted the strip closest to the wall enough to get underneath it have a helper cut through the adhesive with a floor scraper while you continue pulling using either the carpet claw or a carpet peeler. Pull the carpet up slowly not making any sudden moves. Ask the assistant to help roll the carpet as you. 95 of the time you will not need too start at a corner of your room and take some pliers and grab the carpet strands and pull and it should come up and you should see the tackwood.

Use a good amount without soaking the carpet. If you can t do this by hand use a carpet claw or a pair of pliers to grip and pull the carpet. If it seems like the trim is about to crack insert a second putty knife between the pry bar and the trim. Chances are the carpet will probably get stuck at places on the flooring.