Remove Carpet From Hardwood Stairs

Something about the beauty of a nicely stained and painted staircase or the satisfaction of ripping the carpet off the stairs.

Remove carpet from hardwood stairs.

Follow these steps to remove old carpeting from stairs. May 9 2017 explore dani waterman s board removing carpet from stairs followed by 105 people on pinterest. See more ideas about stairs stair makeover staircase makeover. A carpenter might not tackle this part of the job but you can hire a handyman for 60 to 65 an hour.

As tempting as it may be to just grab a loose corner of carpet and start pulling preparing ahead of time and following a proper sequence. We loved our remodeled painted and stained wood staircase in our last house see the reveal here and check out all the steps here. Our guest today has a lovely hardwood stair remodel to share with us. Step 1 get started.

Replace carpeted stairs with wood cost. The rest of the steps had a 7 5 rise. The previous owner had installed tile near the doorway entry bottom of the stairs and 3 4 thick hardwood in the passageway at the top of the stairs. As a result after removing the carpet the bottom step had a 7 rise and the top step had a 8 5 rise.

Once the carpet is gone you ll pay 100 to 200 per step. For 10 to 12 steps this costs 1 080 to 2 700 including carpet removal. If both the treads and the risers are carpeted you may be able to slide the blade of a utility knife along an edge without scratching the wood. Removing carpet from stairs can be easily tackled in a day or over the weekend without hiring a professional.

Stairs are often located at the entryway to your home so removing old carpet and adding a fresh style can make a lasting impact and serve as a welcome greeting to all. Here was my situation.