Remove Carpet Padding — Peel Back Carpet Padding
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How to Remove Glued Carpet Padding from Stairs · Step 1 of 5
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After the main carpet has been removed, the carpet padding beneath it will be exposed. Similar to the carpet, the padding is usually laid in sections and may be stapled or glued to the subfloor. Begin by finding an edge and pull the padding up. Roll the padding into compact sections for easy disposal. This step reveals the subfloor or the original hardwood floor, which may still have staples from the padding.
Remove Carpet Padding — Peel Back Carpet Padding
Part of project
How to Remove Glued Carpet Padding from Stairs · Step 1 of 5
In this video
After the main carpet has been removed, the carpet padding beneath it will be exposed. Similar to the carpet, the padding is usually laid in sections and may be stapled or glued to the subfloor. Begin by finding an edge and pull the padding up. Roll the padding into compact sections for easy disposal. This step reveals the subfloor or the original hardwood floor, which may still have staples from the padding.