I am trying to take the carpet out of my GN area and floor in my trailer. The stuff is glued down for dear life. What can I do to make this an easier task? My hands are killing me and I only pulled like 6" up so far!!!
Posted 2009-03-18 7:30 AM (#101655 - in reply to #101627) Subject: RE: Carpet removal tricks wanted
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Posts: 350 Location: Newton, NJ
Try the blow dryer or better yet, a heat gun. Use a vice grip pliers to get a good grip on the carpet rather than trying to pull it with your bare hands.
Posted 2009-03-18 12:10 PM (#101683 - in reply to #101627) Subject: RE: Carpet removal tricks wanted
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Posts: 1391 Location: North of Detroit, MI
Put a heater in the area to help keep it warm. Blow dryer or heat gun, but if using the blow dryer, it will probably kick off when on High Heat setting.
I second the vise grips. Wonderful things. You can use them on trailer mats too!
Posted 2009-03-18 7:33 PM (#101719 - in reply to #101627) Subject: RE: Carpet removal tricks wanted
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Posts: 36 Location: Fl.
After you get it up, there will be residue. If you are reapplying new carpet, this is a must remove. You can get adhesive remover at Home Depot/Lowes/Hardware Stores....Kleen-Strip makes one.....just use adequate ventilation. If your're not putting down new flooring, the remover will clean it up real nice anyway.
Carpet removal tricks wanted
