Asked on Jun 08, 2019
How to remove rusted, broken off staples from a hardwood floor?
by Suze
My 100 year old hardwood Flo has suffered Water seeped between the subfloor and the hardwood for some time. Then the staples which were affixing the linoleum to the subfloor dug into the hardwood and some broke off when I was pulling them. There were millions. My kids have been hammering the staple stubs in further but I would like to remove them. Also there is a glue which the furniture sticks to in the summer heat. I’ve tried a heat gun, glue remover and hot water but can’t clean it off. The professional that looked at it refused to touch it. Help?
I've read that a channel-lock nipper will work. Grab the broken staple and roll it to pull the staple out.
Suze, Ann's recommendation works. I use either large needle nose pliers or channel locks to pull them out
I would punch them in, and fill the holes, if you cant get them out with the correct tool for the job, available at DIY's.