Taking Carpet Off Stairs

With gloved hands and using a screwdriver 5 in 1 tool or similar implement pry up a corner until you can gain a grip.

Taking carpet off stairs.

Like this gaping hole. Replacing stair treads starts with tearing out carpet then staples and then cutting the old bullnoses. That carpet is coming off those stairs. But i had pulled a little bit back on the top step and saw that there was at least an overhang on the treads.

Paint the treads black and the risers white. I know it s really bad. Use the vise grips to pull the carpet free from the riser. The carpet will be stapled extensively and old staples seem designed to poke fingers or palms so proceed carefully during this step and throughout the removal process.

After i removed the padding i used a crowbar hammer and a flat edged screwdriver to remove the tack strip and staples. Work from side to side. So bad that i started to question my sanity. This staircase makeover was accomplished in a weekend and looks like a professional proof that a staircase remodel can be a diy job.

If both the treads and the risers are carpeted you may be able to slide the blade of a utility knife along an edge without scratching the wood. Not perfect wood but okay to paint. In fact it just got worse as i went down the stairs ripping that carpet and padding off. I started at the bottom corner of the stairs by using a crowbar to pry the carpet away from the tack strip.

Removing carpet from stairs and replacing it with wood stair treads is a totally doable diy. This was a simple system that worked great and will also be how i handle it when dealing with the basement stairs too. Ripping off the carpet and painting the stairs was the best decision i made. Every 3 stairs i used a box cutter to cut the carpet from side to side.

Cut the carpet with a utility knife under the nose of the landing. I have pinned so many pages on pinterest with what i wanted to do. Heck you will be finding it everywhere for the weeks to come. Without damaging the wood you must reach under the carpet and pry it free.

All this is done inside your house so just imagine where all the dust is going to go. On your picture frames across the floor. Grip the carpet with both hands for easier removal and to maintain balance and safety. I had no idea what i would find under the carpet.

Removing carpet from stairs and replacing it with wood stair treads is a totally doable diy. Find a good place to start removing carpet from stairs. Start at the top of the stairs and remove the carpet with the vise grips and utility knife.