Use of a standard household iron a towel a scraper and some water are what read more.
Removal of double faced carpet that wont come up.
If not cut the carpet near the top of the top stair riser.
Lyle funny you should ask this question.
A knife blade is good to pick up the backing strip too.
Pry up the metal nosing and remove it if present.
Clean the surface with rubber alcohol.
Double faced carpet tape is designed to stick and hold.
When it comes to temporary carpet installation there is nothing better.
My best efforts seem to come by using a credit card to rub hard on the backing surface.
If your carpet won t pull up it was probably glued down.
Ensure the tape and the surface is warm enough.
Choose the right tape for the job.
This seems to stretch it and makes it easier to pick off.
Effective adhesive removers are on the market however that will help remove the adhesive without damaging the carpet backing if used correctly.
Glued down carpet is a big job and may require some specialized carpet removal tools which you ll have to rent.
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Unfortunately when the tape is left on the floor surface for too long it can be really tough to remove.
Begin at the top of the stairs.
If you are pulling up carpet from stairs.