Removing these strips that once held your carpet is the most tedious part of carpet removal.
Taking up carpet tack strips.
After pulling up your carpet you will most likely have tack strips left around the perimeter of the room.
Step 1 position the pry bar as close to the bottom edge of the tack strip as possible.
Gently tap the painter s tool with the hammer until it is underneath the carpet tack strip.
Use a utility knife with a sharp new blade to cut through the carpet backing.
Pull up a few feet of carpet and fold it over.
Keep both hands on the knife to avoid cutting a free hand.
If you are trying to salvage the floor underneath make sure you do not cut grooves in the floor with the knife.
Use the 6 in 1 painter s tool and a hammer to lift one end of one of the strips.
Use a utility knife or carpet knife to slice the carpet into manageable strips and roll the strips up as you go.