Rippinmg Old Carpet Off A Porc

If i had any sense at all i would never have torn the carpet off the steps but i don t and i did so here we are now with something pretty spectacular if i do say so myself.

Rippinmg old carpet off a porc.

When you get enough carpet loose to get a good grip on it you can usually pull it off. Cut through the astroturf every 2 feet with a utility knife creating long cuts the length of the outdoor carpet. Remove as much of the carpet glue as possible by scraping it using a razor blade scraper. Ripping up old carpeting is no small task but removing the glue used to secure it to the subfloor is a major job all on its own.

It was very trendy for a period of time in the 1980s to glue indoor outdoor carpet to the surface of a patio. The area doesn t have to be perfectly clean but as clean as you can get it with the carpet still attached to the concrete. The scraper can easily remove big chunks of the glue which helps get the job done more easily later. And this one nearly made me hang up my diy diva toolbelt.

Not really but this just might be my most challenging diy project yet. T hat title just about sums up this entire post. When considering how to rip up indoor carpet keep in mind that you will need to dispose of the old materials find out if your area has a carpet recycling program. If it is a wooden porch take care not to slice into the boards.

Step 1 scraping the carpet glue. Then grab the carpet by hand and continue to pull it up along an entire wall. Creating a clean smooth surface is critical however if a new. Removing the carpet can be difficult but is made easier with the correct materials and the proper technique.

Some people may still adhere indoor outdoor carpet in this manner. To detach the carpet from the tack strip that holds the carpet in place along walls start in a corner. You will not want to be removing carpet when there is still a lot of extra debris on the concrete. This video and description contains affiliate links w.

Before ripping the carpet off your concrete slab vacuum or sweep the area. If there isn t a program available be sure to check with your trash hauler before starting your project to see if short rolls of carpet will be accepted. When all the carpet is off you will still have the adhesive and probably some carpet backing to remove. Fold back about 3 ft.