Is there an easy way to get up carpet that is glued to the floor?

Question

How do I remove carpet that has been glued to the floor?

Rose Broadway · Answer

Terri, here are several options to your problem. People have their own little 'tricks' so you can choose the one you like!

Elle · Answer

a hair dryer might loosen the glue

Alice · Answer

How to Remove an Old Glued-Down Carpet

Pry off the baseboards to expose the edges of the carpet, using a hammer and pry bar. ...
Cut the carpet into 2-foot strips, using a carpet knife or utility knife. ...
Pull one corner of the carpet off the floor. ...
Pull off all the strips in the same way, and bag them for disposal.

I also found a video that might help...

Kmdreamer · Answer

Try a blow dryer as it heats up pull it see if that works

Flipturn · Answer

What type of floor is it that the carpet is glued down on to?