Removing Carpet Tacks From Hardwood

A lot of times i can just use the pliers to get the staples up but some staples are so close to the floor that i need to use the wonder tool to get them started.

Removing carpet tacks from hardwood.

You ll be relieved to learn it s a straightforward task to remove carpet tack strips from hardwood floors. After pulling up your carpet you will most likely have tack strips left around the perimeter of the room. Even if your carpet appeared clean before you started ripping it up you may have a visible layer of dirt covering the wood floor now. Use a broom to sweep the dirt into a pile.

To remove carpet tacks you will need vise grips. In order to have that beautiful hardwood floor you need to keep in mind that there are two types of glues that are used when putting down a carpet general carpet adhesive and tar based glue. With a few common tools you can have the job finished in an afternoon and enjoy your new hardwood floor. Once you have all of the tack strips up it is time to remove any staples on the floor from the carpet pad.

Mask if there are carpet remnants and if it seems dusty. The procedure for removal of both these adhesives is the same but the products used are not. I love using the wonder tool and these pliers for this job. The patience of a saint.

Once the carpet pad and strips have been removed you will be left with a messy floor. It s a pretty simple process. Step 1 start in a doorway or corner of the room. You may also need to remove your carpet if you have hardwood floors underneath that you would like to refinish.

Removing old carpeting may be necessary to save labor costs if you are having your carpet replaced.