If you have carpet throughout your home and are planning on getting new carpet in the near future, it can save you a bit of money to move the old carpet on your own. Since this isn’t a difficult job, it might be one that you are willing to do when your budget is tight. Removing old carpet to make space for new carpet is best done methodically. Rolys Dumpster Rental is here to share some tips to help make removing old carpet a breeze as you prepare for new carpet to get installed in your house.

How to Remove Old Carpet from Your Home

There are several things that can make removing old carpet much easier. Here are our best tips to help you with the process.

• Dumpster Rental: The first thing that you need to do to make removing old carpet a breeze is to make sure you have rented a dumpster to have onsite for the old carpet to put in. This is the easiest way to get rid of the large amount of waste involved in this project. Having it on your property will make the process an easier one.
• Start in the Corner: When you start removing old carpet, choose a corner to start in. You will grab that corner using some pliers and simply pull it up. This will separate the carpet from the tack strips that are found around the edge of the room.
• Cut Into Pieces: Another helpful tip for removing old carpet is to cut it into more manageable pieces. If you don’t, you will be overwhelmed with the sheer size of the old carpet you’re working with. Cut it into strips and get rid of it that way.
• Roll & Tape: Rolling up the strips of old carpet and then wrapping them with duct tape is an efficient way to remove the old carpet. It makes the carpet much easier to carry out of your home. You will also find it easier to throw these large rolls into your dumpster when they are taped up.
• Remove Padding: Once all the carpet is removed, you can remove the padding that is found under it. The padding is usually glued or stapled to the subfloor. If it is glue, you will more than likely have to scrap it off the floor with a large scraper.
• Prepare Subfloor: The last thing that you will need to prepare for your new carpet is the subfloor. If there were staples holding down the padding, you will need to use a scraper to get them out and clean them off.

Dumpster Rentals

Before you start to remove old carpet from your home, call on the pros at Rolys Dumpster Rental to get you set up with the right sized dumpster to get the job done. You can count on us for your dumpster rental needs. Call us today!

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