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QuestionHow do I take the carpet off my stairs, but leave it on the floor above the stairs?Community AnswerYou can cut a clean, straight line where you want the carpet to end, and simply install a transition strip at the floor/carpet junction.
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QuestionIf I'm getting carpet installed, do I remove the tack strips?Community AnswerYou'll be charged for new ones, so only remove them if they need to be replaced. You can buy them directly from a hardware store or online to reduce the price, or if it is just a handful of extra bits you can normally negotiate to get them thrown in for free.
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QuestionIf I'm removing carpeting, should I remove the carpet tacks and strips when preparing a home for sale?Community AnswerYes, if only from a safety point of view. It will also seriously improve the presentation of your home. You wouldn't want anyone seeing the tacks, and you especially wouldn't want anyone to step on them.
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QuestionDo I need remove old baseboard trim before installing hardwood floors?Community AnswerNo, you can install quarter round to cover the gap. Most people recommend removing the baseboard, though.
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QuestionWhat is the best way to find out what is underneath my carpet?Community AnswerYou can just remove a piece of the carpet.
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QuestionHow do I remove a glued down carpet?Community AnswerTry using a blow dryer to heat up a corner and start working. If this doesn't work, you can also try a heat gun and start prying it up. Be careful you aren't getting it too hot, though. Also, if it is glued to the foam underneath, you'll want to do very small sections. Rip up both carpet and coal at the same time if the foam isn't glued down.
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QuestionShould I paint the room before I remove the carpet?Community AnswerYes, I would paint the room first to reduce the risk of getting paint on the new carpet.
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