In this video i share how to cut carpet padding in a room.
Easy way to cut carpet padding.
Then grab the carpet by hand and continue to pull it up along an entire wall.
Or do you intend to leave it uncovered possibly restoring it to like new condition.
Fold back about 3 ft.
This type of carpet is easy to install.
That way it won t snag on anything or provide resistance when it comes time to carry it away.
The adhesive is easy to spread with a trowel.
Easiest method to cut carpet.
Instead of raking your blade across the carpet and through the padding to make a cut just make a 4 5 inch hole and use your fingers to pull the carpet up with one hand then cut the raised carpet.
Clean the floor well and make sure it s completely dry before installing new padding.
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To detach the carpet from the tack strip that holds the carpet in place along walls start in a corner.
Do you want to re cover it with padding and carpet.
It s a lot like sheet vinyl in that you lay the material out in the room cut it to fit and then glue it down.
This video is basic but way past due as i ve have countless people reach out and ask how to cut ca.
Make long slow strokes that cut all the way through the material using a sharp utility knife.
If you plan to re carpet simply use a razor tool to scrape off any stuck padding.
Of carpet and cut it into easy to handle strips photo 1.
Pry up the outer edge of the carpet.
Just grab the carpet with pliers and pull.
You can cut cushion backed carpet easily with a utility knife.
Once you ve gotten the edges started go around the perimeter of the room and loosen the rest of the carpet by hand.
Slice off the excess carpet padding where you reach the opposite wall.