Whether you re ready to try your hand at carpet installation or you simply want to use an existing remnant to make your own area rug cutting the carpet is a huge part of the job.
Cut up carpet.
To remove carpet from stairs start at the top.
Roll or fold the strip secure with duct tape and remove it from the room.
If not cut the carpet near the top of the top riser grab the cut end and pull the carpet off the stairs by hand.
Whether you re putting it in or pulling it up knowing the finer points of cutting carpet can save you valuable time and expense.
Cutting carpet may seem like a straightforward task but there s an art to getting the job done right.
Keep both hands on the knife to avoid cutting a free hand.
Using the right type of cutters for the project at hand makes it a lot more enjoyable and ensures the cuts turn out as expected.
If there s a metal nosing at the top of the stairs pry it up to remove it.
Pull up a few feet of carpet and fold it over.
Continue pulling up carpet a few feet at a time and cutting it into easy to handle strips.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from the staples that hold the carpet in place.
One way to do this is to lift the carpet away from the floor as you cut.