How to remove a carpet from stairs?
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Janet Pizaro on Nov 27, 2015Try using a steam mop or a heat gun to remove the glue.Helpful Reply
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Elaine on Nov 27, 2015Using a larger steamer,(such as a wall paper remover steamer) will loosen the old glue. Then you can just pluck it up with a putty trowel. You may also want to try to use a belt or rotary sander to gently sand away the old glue residue. The latter is one I had to use once before, just mind the wood treads of the stairs, if you over-sand ,you can always use wood filler to repair. Hope this helps you Oscar.Helpful Reply
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Kathy Wimberly Williams on Nov 27, 2015Ive had a similar problem,however the carpet was very old and adhered to a beautiful pecan floor. I did as the previous post stated, I rented a steamer believing the carpet would come right off.Parts of it did. However, I then had to rent a sander to remove the glue residue, and restain. More work than I intended- but the stairway is the first thing people notice when entering the house. Good Luck!Helpful Reply
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Beth Lytle on Nov 27, 2015You can also use a heat gun and a metal putty knife to scrape. It will be tedious, but if you are trying to save the wood underneath, it will be worth it. Otherwise, you can just re-carpet the steps and go over what is left.Helpful Reply
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Sherrie on Nov 27, 2015You can use steam, or dry heat once you have ripped the carpet up, then sand and refinished,then seal.Helpful Reply
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Roberto on Nov 27, 2015There is a cleaner or glue remover called Goof off,you can buy at any paint store.Helpful Reply
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UpState on Dec 04, 2015Rip Steam Scrape Goof-Off Scrape Sand Stain SealHelpful Reply
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