Cut Up Carpet

Roll or fold the strip secure with duct tape and remove it from the room.

Cut up carpet.

Continue pulling up carpet a few feet at a time and cutting it into easy to handle strips. One way to do this is to lift the carpet away from the floor as you cut. To remove carpet from stairs start at the top. Using the right type of cutters for the project at hand makes it a lot more enjoyable and ensures the cuts turn out as expected.

Whether you re putting it in or pulling it up knowing the finer points of cutting carpet can save you valuable time and expense. If not cut the carpet near the top of the top riser grab the cut end and pull the carpet off the stairs by hand. Use a utility knife or carpet knife to slice the carpet into manageable strips and roll the strips up as you go. 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. If you are trying to salvage the floor underneath make sure you do not cut grooves in the floor with the knife. If there s a metal nosing at the top of the stairs pry it up to remove it. Cutting carpet may seem like a straightforward task but there s an art to getting the job done right.