How do I remove carpeting from a master bathroom?
My master bath area is carpeted and omg it’s awful. I have no ideas as to how I can redo this awful carpet. Any ideas???
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Rip it out. I have no idea why some people carpet a bathroom, but I think it is the worst idea. I would pull it out and cover your floors with vinyl or tile.
Hi Zi, you're best bet is to rip it out. I could never understand why someone would carpet a bathroom. Depending on what's under the carpet you can either put down tiles or even those gorgeous faux wooden floors. Here's a few ideas that may inspire you - https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=bathroom%20floors
Yes get rid of carpet in the bathroom completely. That is an old gross 70s idea. You will want to find some nice tile to use in a bathroom. If it was mine, I probably wouldn't use linoleum or vinyl tile because if you have a shower or tub in that bathroom, over time the linoleum can peel up from water. If you will redo this bathroom and will do the floor anyway, put money into the floor. good luck!
Hi Zi,
We once had carpet in our bathrooms as well. Ours could be removed to wash them but if you can't remove yours, I agree with the others. Take our the carpet and install something more modern. Just make sure that the product you select will work with wet floors. Here's some information to help you start your research. Wishing you the best.
https://www.flooringinc.com/blog/best-bathroom-flooring-options/
I would pull it up. It's a breeding ground for mold and dirt. Once it's up you can see what's under the it. Sometimes people just carpet over a perfectly good tile floor...and if it's in a color or style you don't love, rather than replace it, you could stencil or paint it. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/floors-ceilings/diy-stencil-painted-tile-floors-41708021
DIY Stencil Painted Tile Floors
Here's a post that might help you - https://www.bobvila.com/articles/carpet-in-bathroom/
Hi ! I would definitely get rid of the carpet !!! I used an inexpensive peel and stick vinyl textured wood look planks . I am very happy with them !!!! I originally bought it for our laundry room , but was so happy with it , we also used it in our entryway , kitchen , and both bathrooms !!!
Here is the vinyl plank flooring that we used ...
Oh dear, I'm so sorry! Yes, rip it out and see what's underneath. That'll help you to determine what you can put in next. It doesn't have to be expensive either, some tiles and flooring options aren't a wallet buster.
Rip it out and put in a large area rug.
I would rip it out, here is a helpful video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o80gbNnROU
Then I'd see what's underneath. If it is hardwood floor or if you want to replace with new carpet.
It's very easy to just rip it out. Wear gloves!
Re Sharon's suggestion:
It will be difficult to keep a large area rug clean and sanitary in a bathroom and, depending on where the edges sit, it could also be a trip hazard.
Once you rip it out, scrape the subfloor smooth, treat any water damage & mold, then you can put down a new floor.
If I were to put down a peel and stick vinyl tile floor or vinyl planks, I would paint a wood subfloor with a porch/deck paint to make it more water resistant, as the seams are not waterproof.
These floors “telescope” any lumps or bumps in the floor. So prep carefully and sweep up all dust.