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carpeting, because you can't lay any other material, even
new carpet, on top of it. Fortunately, removing carpet
isn't rocket science, once you realize that it's fastened
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 To remove
carpet installed with tackless strips, remove shoe
moldings or other edgings and cut the carpet into
manageable strips with a utility knife. Pry up on the
carpet corner, and pull it free from the strip along both
walls. Repeat the process until the entire carpet is free. |
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 To remove
carpet installed with carpet tacks, simply slide a flat
pry bar under one edge of the carpet and pry up several
tacks. Proceed until all tacks are removed. |
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 If you want
to keep the carpet in one piece, release one corner and
work your way along the carpet section. Once it has been
released, roll the piece up and haul it away. |
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