How to Remove Old Nasty Carpet (DIY)

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Home Repair Tutor

Home Repair Tutor

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This video will take you through our step-by-step process on how to remove old carpet and padding. This project is for all of us DIYers who like to take matters into our own hands. You'll get a ton of insider tips on how to get this project done in no time. Plus, you should take the time to inspect your subfloors for squeaks and damage. Who want's a new floor that crows every time you walk on it. NOT ME!!
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0:00 How to Remove Old Carpet
0:20 How to begin pulling up carpet
1:01 Pull the carpet back from the wall and into the center of the room
1:17 How to make the carpet easier to handle
2:46 How to pull up the padding
3:43 How to remove the staples using pliers or a pry bar
4:43 How to fix any floor squeaks
5:47 How to remove the tack strips
7:02 Final tips
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@lanetteholloway9232
@lanetteholloway9232 7 жыл бұрын
I used a skateboard to sit on to roll back and forth removing staples, it worked pretty well. My knees cant take the floor
@GutsyMtnGal
@GutsyMtnGal 6 жыл бұрын
Great Idea woman!
@lianchavda2887
@lianchavda2887 6 жыл бұрын
You should be in the X Games
@brotherjoeradosti
@brotherjoeradosti 5 жыл бұрын
Or if you don't have knee pads, use a piece of the old carpet.
@pro4291mo
@pro4291mo 5 жыл бұрын
Lanette Holloway thanks for the tip😁😁😁😁
@bigfudge3932
@bigfudge3932 5 жыл бұрын
Genius!!
@jasmoras3746
@jasmoras3746 5 жыл бұрын
I'm a 13 year old girl and I did this to my room all by myself. It wasn't hard. The difference though is it was concrete under the carpet, and there were nails instead of staples which made it easy for me. I am studying to be an interior designer and a architect. My first project will be my own home. I have to go to Lowe's and decide what I should use for the floor.🖌💼💳📅📌🛠🏘 (random emojis😂)
@scobsil185
@scobsil185 5 жыл бұрын
wow ur 13 that amazing! nobody has ever been 13 before!
@SeanGabrielMcClelland
@SeanGabrielMcClelland 5 жыл бұрын
@@scobsil185 is a troll
@primetime-bf7rl
@primetime-bf7rl 5 жыл бұрын
Keep grinding b/c you sound so similar to me and i want to be successful so i want to make sure i give you some good advice. Stay blessed 💰💰💯🔥
@chubbydawme
@chubbydawme 5 жыл бұрын
You're 13. Yeah right.
@sarahriggins7988
@sarahriggins7988 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome job! I'm almost 40 and worried about doing this. You're very independent. Not many people your age even think about doing this.
@emibossy
@emibossy Жыл бұрын
Im f14 and I finally got tired of my parents saying "they'd do it eventually" so I finally decided to do it myself! This was a very simple video that helped me a lot and it wasn't confusing at all!!! Turns out I already had beautiful cherry wood underneath that ugly carpet!
@AlexT-md9df
@AlexT-md9df Жыл бұрын
Next year you will be a fighter jet f15
@cbryce9243
@cbryce9243 Жыл бұрын
niiice, cherry wood!
@i.love.claire
@i.love.claire 11 ай бұрын
YES parents say they'll do it but they never do, I'm 13 and just took out my carpeting AND put in my flooring.
@jesseelisabeatty8205
@jesseelisabeatty8205 10 ай бұрын
I almost had same thing lol beautiful old wood floor, I had to sand my ass off.., it had some staining from liquids, so , I picked a darker stain to match the stains..then polyurethane the hell out of it. I left the nails and nail holes for character. The house was over 100 years old. I'm ALOT older but my first project.i did..
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 9 ай бұрын
​@@jesseelisabeatty8205There's a chemical that might get rid of that. See Heywood wakefield restoration
@rcm31963
@rcm31963 2 жыл бұрын
Okay, I am a 60 year old widow that now lives in a mobile home. You have completely inspired me that I can do this! My mobile home is actually a 1970 home, and I am ready to really make it mine. Thanks so much for the help. My place is not big, so I really feel that this is something I can do.
@Shellshellzee
@Shellshellzee Жыл бұрын
That sounds wonderful Donna! Have you began your project yet? If so, how did it turn out?
@lilizwart2331
@lilizwart2331 Жыл бұрын
Way to go Donna. I'm also a 60 year old woman doing my own carpet removal and this video really helps me feel I can do it.
@jennybolt8420
@jennybolt8420 Жыл бұрын
I am also 60 years old and I'm a widow and yeah I am trying to do the carpet the rest of the carpet it's in the dining room area where I have my freezers and two big shelves wish me luck my hands are not very strong I have arthritis but I'm going to tough it through and see if I can't do it
@Rudycota
@Rudycota 8 ай бұрын
What’s the update
@owenlewis7928
@owenlewis7928 8 ай бұрын
Donna I need to know if this advice is legit
@samanthaholdman5863
@samanthaholdman5863 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙌🙌 tired of waiting around for people to help me with this stuff. After watching this I'm pretty sure I can do it all myself. Carpet is coming up tomorrow
@user-pu7wo3wt1h
@user-pu7wo3wt1h 2 жыл бұрын
hi
@OURPATHTOCHRIST
@OURPATHTOCHRIST Жыл бұрын
Did you get it done ??
@rachaelleigh2453
@rachaelleigh2453 Жыл бұрын
Girl same.😂
@echanos
@echanos 8 жыл бұрын
It's a really good idea to wear eye protection and long sleeves during this process. Have a relative who got some padding in her eye and ended up in the emergency room with nasty results. Also a buddy and I got an itchy reaction from skin contact with the padding during removal. Bad stuff.
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 8 жыл бұрын
echanos good idea, always best to stay safe :D
@ED80s
@ED80s Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice. Will be removing carpeting next weekend. Never thought about glasses or long sleeves
@MYLOVEOFIRELAND2303
@MYLOVEOFIRELAND2303 Жыл бұрын
I also wear gloves, @ all times! I like to keep my hands "separate" from all potential harm.
@jaismith6556
@jaismith6556 2 жыл бұрын
Almost 8 years ago you made this & this is still the easiest video I’ve seen . Pulling my carpet up to put dont the peel & stick vinyl flooring & you just made it sooo much easier.
@lalaanthony2802
@lalaanthony2802 Жыл бұрын
Meeee to gworl 👀💯
@writerandartist
@writerandartist 3 жыл бұрын
Very well explained! You make it look easy. Your carpet looks new. Mine was disgusting with pet stains. Suggest next time you list the tools we'll need at the beginning. Box cutter, duct tape, gloves, etc. Thank you!
@charlyngarcia904
@charlyngarcia904 5 жыл бұрын
My favorite handy man with a personality :-) I love it.
@HalcyonGames
@HalcyonGames Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for making this. You really broke it down into simple terms and I was able to clear out my basement's nasty carpet in a single day's work. I know this is almost 10 years old now but I'm going to be looking through your other videos for more DIY instrux.
@Omeedius58
@Omeedius58 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Made removing the carpet easy to understand. The job was tedious but really rewarding.
@MzTiffanyRivera
@MzTiffanyRivera 5 жыл бұрын
That doesn’t look like old nasty carpet u should see mines 😭😂😭😭 great video
@icecold4559
@icecold4559 5 жыл бұрын
Lol almost could return it to the store and refund $ back
@kirstenmarkley2567
@kirstenmarkley2567 5 жыл бұрын
Right! Ours are nasty and stinky!
@heidiguzman2850
@heidiguzman2850 4 жыл бұрын
kirsten markley omg same my cats pooped on my carpet when i was at the beach for a week and it wad horrible and i know that i’m 11 months late😂😂
@PRESTO-ERNESTO
@PRESTO-ERNESTO 4 жыл бұрын
*Mine. Unless your were talking about your multiple underground explosive devices
@maudieleevickers5425
@maudieleevickers5425 3 жыл бұрын
throw up stains and spills Its bad in my home
@christopherfisher1694
@christopherfisher1694 2 жыл бұрын
Its amazing how many things I have either learned or saved timed doing after just one or two video's. This was one of them. The tip to start in the corner was great as the carpet I was removed was significantly thicker and heavier than I expected and despite my planning on doing sections, by removing the corner of my chosing and then taking it from there, gave me complete freedom to complete this task very efficiently. As for the staples, I used up using a spade shovel and saved a lot of time although I was shocked as how many I kept finding thereafter. Thank you for sharing!
@sandral.spencer93
@sandral.spencer93 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this easy video on how to remove carpet. We made sure we had all the tools you suggested. We recently removed old carpet after many years. Your video was a tremendous help. Thank you again.
@benbhavingbadly3856
@benbhavingbadly3856 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this - especially the folding/cutting method! I managed to clear 2 bedrooms, 2 hallways and a staircase of carpet and underlay in just a few hours!
@susanm6898
@susanm6898 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, you made the steps so easy, gave clear instruction and the video is not long! I am a single mom with a house to run and repair on my own and now I will be able to handle some of these tasks on my own! thank you!!
@balisong4227
@balisong4227 9 жыл бұрын
One tip I saw on another video, was using a floor scraper to take the staples out of the floor. Much faster and easier. I like the folding and cutting and then taping up the sections to be hauled out. Great tips, thanks!
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tina Wade for the floor scraper tip. Removing the staples is tedious if you do it by hand :D
@mikedambowic5862
@mikedambowic5862 5 жыл бұрын
IVE INSTALLING CARPET FOR 18 YEARS ,👍😁USE A STANDUP SCRAPER FOR STAPLES,AND I CUT STRIPS OF CARPET TO TIE UP ROLLS OF CARPET🛠
@sword743
@sword743 4 жыл бұрын
Mike Dambowic weird flex
@riddlemechris
@riddlemechris 4 жыл бұрын
Home Depot calls it a "industrial floor scraper" and it's truly a lifesaver. It will yank out a majority of the staples. The few staples it doesn't catch, you can go back and pull manually with pliers. Try to scrape WITH the wood grain so you don't take chunks out of your sub floor.
@allthehardtimes
@allthehardtimes 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip brother
@granjmy
@granjmy 5 жыл бұрын
LOVED that open-mouthed thumbs up there, guy. :) Seriously though, this has been very helpful. You demystified the process for me. Thanks, Jeff.
@Volkswagenitalia.
@Volkswagenitalia. 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! Your personality and easy to follow instructions were incredibly helpful
@WhatTheFoxSherriFox
@WhatTheFoxSherriFox 4 жыл бұрын
This is awsome... This man knows what he is talking about ...
@tm9426
@tm9426 5 жыл бұрын
this helped me a lot. just moved into my first house with carpet from the 70's that had to go. thank you
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 5 жыл бұрын
Happy to help
@dianag7995
@dianag7995 3 жыл бұрын
Damn
@youchokla6364
@youchokla6364 3 жыл бұрын
How long did it take you
@jeffwoods9666
@jeffwoods9666 2 ай бұрын
70s?? Was it shag ?? I bet that was nasty . Just doing my house I got and the carpet is nasty and was down since 2009 and it was bad bad . I can’t imagine 1970s lol .
@gemg9338
@gemg9338 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! You made this DIY project seem so manageable.
@Kr33py
@Kr33py 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! I followed your video this morning and pulled up all the carpet, padding and carpet tacks in 2nd bedroom. I was well prepared, had all my tools, went smoothly, and there were only a few staples I had to pull out thankfully.
@karenb3742
@karenb3742 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for this instructive, well said video! Great tips, and I'm actually looking forward to removing some carpet now. 😁
@lavieenrose.82
@lavieenrose.82 6 жыл бұрын
thank you for this as a young person with no experience to this kind of stuff 😟 I've been wanting to do a hardwood floors because it's easy to clean
@Dylan2996oct
@Dylan2996oct 7 жыл бұрын
Perfect video! Thank you, much appreciated! Exactly what I was looking for/needed.
@ceceschell7442
@ceceschell7442 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! You explained everything very well and I am actually looking forward to tearing up my carpet and following your clear instructions! Thank you for a job well done!
@gigicolaiacovo9153
@gigicolaiacovo9153 5 жыл бұрын
You should use a razor floor scraper for the staples. Just like sweeping them away. So much faster and easier! 👍🏼
@fuchsiafables7558
@fuchsiafables7558 8 жыл бұрын
We've lived in our house for 10 years and after 10 years of nagging, I'm going to have to do this stuff myself. So thanks for the nice, clear instructions. I'm going to get started on this in a couple of days. Not looking forward to those staples though :-D
@miremor7807
@miremor7807 5 жыл бұрын
......wear a good mask when removing the carpet just in case there is a lot of dust on the floor, wear eye protectors when removing the staples....
@granjmy
@granjmy 5 жыл бұрын
@Lauralee LA Brie Oh wow!!! Is it just cracked, or is it broken into chunks? You can put down a skim coat of new concrete if it isn't broken into big wobbly chunks. At least I think you could.
@stickofbutter9733
@stickofbutter9733 5 жыл бұрын
Did you complete your carpet or flooring job? Turn out okay?
@teenawillis682
@teenawillis682 3 жыл бұрын
Same here! If you want something done, you have to do it yourself.
@christopherwarnecke4858
@christopherwarnecke4858 2 жыл бұрын
bout time you do something
@68404
@68404 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you from Australia. The first bit (cutting out the corner) was exactly what I needed to know before starting my big reno!
@sham3761
@sham3761 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff, I appreciate you demonstrated. I am much sure, I can do it now by myself. Thanks again
@donnagottshall7455
@donnagottshall7455 10 жыл бұрын
I'm ripping out the carpetting this week. Thanks for the tips and the time making this tutorial
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Donna Gottshall - glad to help you any time :)
@Dymoneyes
@Dymoneyes 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great very clear tutorial! I was able to do a room in an hour. Using your technique. And course help from Jesus to push me to do it!. Thank you again.
@susanvallarino7222
@susanvallarino7222 3 жыл бұрын
YOU GUYS ARE SO PROFESSIONAL! THESE VIDEOS ARE VERY INFORMATIVE AND EFFECTIVE, THANK YOU!
@iphonewalkthroughs
@iphonewalkthroughs 7 ай бұрын
Love this video, man. I like that you kept in your mistakes and knowing how to fix the squeaks is a gift from the gods!
@alessandromorelli9412
@alessandromorelli9412 7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic info. thank you so much for sharing, man!
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 7 жыл бұрын
+Alessandro Morelli thank you, glad it helped 👍
@exposednation7354
@exposednation7354 5 жыл бұрын
That carpet looks amazing compare to what’s in my bedroom that I want to pull up so bad
@melissaad3631
@melissaad3631 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video! I will be moving soon and I didn’t know how I would be getting this done. Thank you! God bless!
@ehnnepeacie2698
@ehnnepeacie2698 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the helpful video! I can't wait to remove our carpet and reveal the beautiful antique wood flooring underneath!
@valeriegirl2
@valeriegirl2 8 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome video for a newbie!! I'm actually excited about removing my carpet now - lol :)
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 8 жыл бұрын
+Valerie Saunders thanks, you'll have it out in no time. What kind of floor are putting in?
@rohaanali5006
@rohaanali5006 2 жыл бұрын
@@HomeRepairTutor hard wood floor
@MikeReprogle
@MikeReprogle 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I recently bought my first home and have had to learn things as I go, so this helps a ton. I'd love to see a how-to on doing laminate flooring, as that is hopefully going to be the next big project.
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 8 жыл бұрын
+Mike Reprogle congrats on your first home, it's a huge accomplishment. Any time you have a question, please reach out, I'd be happy to help
@Xohaili
@Xohaili 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! This was a great help. I was able to do my spare room in no time thanks to this video!
@otokl8115
@otokl8115 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, the way you explain is just falls natural and easy to understand thank you
@eddizonmartinez3733
@eddizonmartinez3733 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been installing carpet for 7 years and the best way to remove the staples and tack strips is to scrape them up with a stand up scraper, it’s faster and way easier on the body but great vide 👍🏽
@carly5969
@carly5969 6 ай бұрын
If you’ve been doing carpet for so long why did you watch this 😂
@Shuklag2020
@Shuklag2020 8 жыл бұрын
He can even be a great Hollywood star! Great video... thank you!
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, although I'd rather be on KZfaq than in Hollywood, haha
@natsdiyprojects2073
@natsdiyprojects2073 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for your video! I had no idea how to start. Your video was very informative….simple and direct to the point! Love it!
@radcliffe10590
@radcliffe10590 6 жыл бұрын
This was the most clear and concise video I found! Thanks!
@aliciarenae3
@aliciarenae3 8 жыл бұрын
Best carpet removal video! Thanks!
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 8 жыл бұрын
Alicia Wall thanks so much, glad you liked it. Hope the video helped :D
@melindasparkles
@melindasparkles 9 жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful! I bought my first house in October and have been putting off refinishing the original 1920s hardwood floor (in one of the bedrooms that the previous owner had carpeted and then removed the carpet but left the staples and tack strips--go figure). I wasn't sure where to begin for the staple removal. Thanks!
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 9 жыл бұрын
Melinda Fletcher super stoked about your new home!! Congrats. Glad the video helped you with your project :D
@rebel-artist-nerd
@rebel-artist-nerd 3 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot. I was able to rip out my own carpet for the first time. Thanks to your simple but thorough instructions.
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 10 жыл бұрын
Nesbi, you're the best!!! Thank you
@rebeccacarraway480
@rebeccacarraway480 4 жыл бұрын
That is one sharp utility knife 😳 Obviously I need a new one
@dwaynemondragon6421
@dwaynemondragon6421 4 жыл бұрын
“Tap it in place” Proceeds to whack the nail with a hammer and the power of Thor
@LadyC4000
@LadyC4000 4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@kevinsims2515
@kevinsims2515 3 жыл бұрын
Best method that worked for me when we tore out our carpet. Thank you!
@doriancarnesi1727
@doriancarnesi1727 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!! Like how you divide and cut down the carpet which makes it much easier to roll up!!!!
@cvmitchell9368
@cvmitchell9368 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I'm doing work around my Mom's condo on a budget and felt a little overwhelmed. This was EXTREMELY helpful.
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Super pumped it was helpful; btw, you're a great daughter :)
@undonesofficial
@undonesofficial 5 жыл бұрын
If you're a DIYer, if you have a hoe (garden tool, not a reference to another human), that works great to scrape up staples. I myself am a contractor and have a stand up scraper, if you're not opposed to spending $30 on one, that's the way to go. Also, no need to fold your carpet over, 95% of the time you can just release it from the tackstrip around the entire perimeter and cut the top of the carpet into strips. The only time you will have diffuculty cutting through the top is if you're carpet is so old it is saturated with dirt, or you didn't vacuum first, which I recommend doing.
@jonathanmoflori4915
@jonathanmoflori4915 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative and precise ,thanks much ! 👍
@talentlover2
@talentlover2 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very helpful suggestions.
@invesible101
@invesible101 9 жыл бұрын
Good stuff man you save me some money. Big ups dude......
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks invesible101
@ethanbolden810
@ethanbolden810 5 жыл бұрын
I got mine fitted for $50 but I had to take the. Old carpet of first
@eddiestansel1457
@eddiestansel1457 6 жыл бұрын
What if i want to do stained concrete
@2020jmiller
@2020jmiller 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making these videos!! As a new home owner with no ‘handy’ ppl in my like this sooo amazing!
@donnatate6327
@donnatate6327 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for keeping short and simple. Peace
@miaomaoshop9531
@miaomaoshop9531 7 жыл бұрын
I really like how this prepares for certain conditions, so can avoid it later on. I was just planning on removing the carpet and putting in wooden floors. But this has made take chance to fix the imperfections of the dump of a house I have to live in. Unlike my useless father (which I am sympathetic towards despite for his barbaric behaviour) I am going to fix the house. I am unable to continue living the same way without changing.
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 7 жыл бұрын
+Michelle Herrick keep your head up, you can do any project you set out to do 👍
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 9 ай бұрын
I like floating floors. Waterproof. Cheaper than wood. More durable.
@olingecko
@olingecko 5 жыл бұрын
You can also use the old pad as kneepads.
@viniciusfranchin9183
@viniciusfranchin9183 4 ай бұрын
Great video and attitude! Thanks for the lesson!
@damarisdegen1877
@damarisdegen1877 3 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY what I needed to see.. thank you so much for posting this video. Very helpful!!
@lunanotte9202
@lunanotte9202 5 жыл бұрын
Is it bad that my 15 month old can pull the carpet up no problem?
@samantharosas4271
@samantharosas4271 3 жыл бұрын
Okay! I’m going to do this myself 🙏🏻 😂🙏🏻
@vcovington623
@vcovington623 3 жыл бұрын
Me too😁
@WBToolNews
@WBToolNews 4 жыл бұрын
Great explanation! Thanks for the thorough walkthrough!
@iheartscaryclowns
@iheartscaryclowns 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid. I moved into a new home that has 2 rooms with smelly old carpet. I'm now ready for my weekend project. Cheers 🍺
@FishOnIsMyHandle
@FishOnIsMyHandle 6 жыл бұрын
I think I'm going to just buy a new house.
@gloriaherzog2389
@gloriaherzog2389 5 жыл бұрын
... And here I am... Wishing I could buy even an old, small house...
@alexk3088
@alexk3088 5 жыл бұрын
Newsflash: if you buy a new house, usually built by contractors or commercial builders, anything that wasn't built for "yourself", it will have substandard EVERYTHING! Corners will have been cut everywhere. Sure, it'll look nice but you'll soon be redoing everything. This is how houses with carpet came about. No sane person with even modest mental faculties would install carpet in their own house. Carpet is an abomination :-) Or aluminum wiring. Or substandard electric panels, etc. Codes won't save you from everything.
@thearnotts121
@thearnotts121 5 жыл бұрын
Same.
@wannellalawson4001
@wannellalawson4001 4 жыл бұрын
true to that
@jasminali6490
@jasminali6490 4 жыл бұрын
Did you buy a new house 😁😂
@Hypercube9
@Hypercube9 6 жыл бұрын
I use a medium size spackle tool to get under those hard to grab staples. And I use the same spackle trowel or whatever it's called to get under the carpet tack, followed by a flathead screwdriver to pry each section up. It's a lot easier than trying to hammer a crowbar underneath!
@giovannidomenech4321
@giovannidomenech4321 Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say thank you!! Great tutorial.
@MYLOVEOFIRELAND2303
@MYLOVEOFIRELAND2303 Жыл бұрын
Oh this video is right up my alley, both in it's simple logic & easy to follow, step by step tutorial. I'm about to remove our soiled carpet from our loungeroom area & i will remove it in sections. Thanks for sharing & all the best to you & to all.
@annawilliamson6982
@annawilliamson6982 4 жыл бұрын
We cut our carpet into rectangles the size of throw rugs to be used in garage, truck bed when moving, etc.
@carcard8033
@carcard8033 4 жыл бұрын
Good idea.
@854Z
@854Z 4 жыл бұрын
I’m planing to rip out the carpet and install new laminate flooring. What should I do with the base boards?
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 4 жыл бұрын
you can keep the baseboards in place and space the laminate accordingly, e.g. leave 1/4" gap between laminate and baseboards. BUT read the laminate directions for specific spacing. Then you can cover that space with shoe molding, e.g. quarter round or smaller.
@Elizabeth-nr8vo
@Elizabeth-nr8vo 10 ай бұрын
Ok if these kids are doing removing their own carpeting I’m feeling more confident about my project! This is a great video! Thank you for posting.
@Allwaysexcel
@Allwaysexcel 4 жыл бұрын
Been avoiding doing this in my bedroom. Thanks for the info.
@Linda-vx4fn
@Linda-vx4fn 5 жыл бұрын
I am 69 years old and rent an old farmhouse. I caused a patch in the hallway to rot the carpet (its a long story.) I bought some good unused carpet at a place where you buy all kinds of junk. I want to rip up the whole of the ruined carpet area (about 6 feet x 4 feet) and replace it. I cannot understand though why would one need to rip up the underlay if one is going to lay new carpet on it? I am not in the pink of health and the whole thing is daunting to me. I have no one to help me, but I think I may be able to borrow the tools and get the job done. Thanks for your clear advice.
@granjmy
@granjmy 5 жыл бұрын
How did it go for you? I wouldn't worry about replacing the pad if it's in good shape, Linda.
@ryanhenderson8908
@ryanhenderson8908 5 жыл бұрын
I WISH my carpet looked that "nasty".
@louseiler8384
@louseiler8384 Жыл бұрын
Great very helpful video! I'm new to much of this, and this video breaks a lot down for me. Thanks.
@myxipitlik2
@myxipitlik2 7 жыл бұрын
Great tips, Thank you for making the video, it was very informative and useful
@largechungus9249
@largechungus9249 5 жыл бұрын
best to wear some jeans and long sleeves the padding we just pulled up the other day really fucked us up bad
@LEONACURVES
@LEONACURVES 3 жыл бұрын
Title: “Old nasty carpet” *Carpet in the video actually looking good* Me thinking: “Damn, he should see my carpet, I wonder what he would think..”
@backyardkiln1701
@backyardkiln1701 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this was both informative and fun to watch.
@liannegregory7523
@liannegregory7523 5 күн бұрын
Wonderful Instruction!
@liviuholca6136
@liviuholca6136 8 жыл бұрын
Jeff, that was brand new carpet ! How did u have the heart to remove it ?!
@Enano999
@Enano999 5 жыл бұрын
4:33 my dad and I use a scraper it’s way easier and faster
@karintolbert5805
@karintolbert5805 5 жыл бұрын
Carpet/padding up!!! Thank you so much! All's left is closer carpet and st-st-st- staples😱 lol know that's gonna take a minute... You're the best!!
@skybasquez6688
@skybasquez6688 6 жыл бұрын
Great video! Looking forward to tackling my first floor project on some nasty carpet.
@mariahsedgwick4496
@mariahsedgwick4496 9 жыл бұрын
Hes so cute
@Linda-vx4fn
@Linda-vx4fn 5 жыл бұрын
Oh puleez! He is likely married! Even if he isn't why do you find it needful to comment about it?! We're here to learn!
@1pcfred
@1pcfred 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah don't let his husband hear how cute you think he is.
@1pcfred
@1pcfred 5 жыл бұрын
You don't think?
@slayer1367666
@slayer1367666 7 жыл бұрын
use a ice scraper on the staples its much faster .
@MimiWest
@MimiWest 8 жыл бұрын
Great video! You helped ease our minds about a major home renovation we are doing on a tight deadline. Thank you!
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 8 жыл бұрын
+Mimi West awesome. Glad it helped. Why the tight deadline? Home sale?
@citlaliczuniga8883
@citlaliczuniga8883 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I just bought a house and I've been dreading doing this by myself. I kept telling myself I should just hire someone, but then I saw this video! WOO!! Gracias!
@plus790
@plus790 4 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who would attach a pair of old shoes to an end of a carpet roll?
@russshahani9850
@russshahani9850 6 жыл бұрын
Just removed a water soaked carpet- biggest tip @3.15 WEAR GLOVES!
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 6 жыл бұрын
Great job man, that's no fun.
@becduncs
@becduncs 2 жыл бұрын
Great help. Thank you! Especially mentioning to cut the carpet in bits to sill up.
@PinkPearl101
@PinkPearl101 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this help! I've been needing to remove the old carpet for a long time.
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