Choose the right tape for the job.
Removal of double faced carpet that wont come up.
A knife blade is good to pick up the backing strip too.
Double faced carpet tape is designed to stick and hold.
If your carpet won t pull up it was probably glued down.
Clean the surface with rubber alcohol.
My best efforts seem to come by using a credit card to rub hard on the backing surface.
Effective adhesive removers are on the market however that will help remove the adhesive without damaging the carpet backing if used correctly.
If not cut the carpet near the top of the top stair riser.
Unfortunately when the tape is left on the floor surface for too long it can be really tough to remove.
Whether you re using general purpose tape for school projects or permanent double sided tapefor industrial projects the process is generally the same.
When it comes to temporary carpet installation there is nothing better.
Ensure the tape and the surface is warm enough.
Lyle funny you should ask this question.
If you are pulling up carpet from stairs.
This seems to stretch it and makes it easier to pick off.
Pry up the metal nosing and remove it if present.
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Glued down carpet is a big job and may require some specialized carpet removal tools which you ll have to rent.
Begin at the top of the stairs.