Pull Carpet Back To Paint

Use a utility knife with a sharp new blade to cut through the carpet backing.

Pull carpet back to paint. The back end of the device should be pushed against the opposite wall from the area being repaired while the head should be approximately 6 inches. If you plan to reuse them tap out the nails with a hammer number each one and stack them in a safe place. Carpet installers have to bring large rolls of carpet into your home 12 foot rolls minimize seams in your room not small paint cans or brushes. Start the carpet removal procedure by prying the baseboards off the walls with a pry bar.

First check to see if you might be able to remove the carpet s tack strip and pull it back. Assemble your tools 7. Alternatively a more involved option is to remove the baseboard paint it then re install it afterwards. Roll or fold the strip secure with duct tape and remove it from the room.

Depending on how plush the carpet is and how tightly the pile is pressed up to the quarter round the paint will want to stick to the tape when you remove it. Continue pulling up carpet a few feet at a time and cutting it into easy to handle strips. If you re replacing carpet first before painting it will be easier for the flooring company. It s a good idea to run a tool down the edge of the tape to cut the paint before pulling the tape up taking care not to scuff up the new paint.

Pull up a few feet of carpet and fold it over. They also may need the carpet to roll up the edges of the room in order to properly trim it to size. You can use a carpet shield or paint shield to protect the carpet while painting.