Continue pulling up carpet a few feet at a time and cutting it into easy to handle strips.
Cut up carpet.
Keep both hands on the knife to avoid cutting a free hand.
Use a utility knife or carpet knife to slice the carpet into manageable strips and roll the strips up as you go.
If not cut the carpet near the top of the top riser grab the cut end and pull the carpet off the stairs by hand.
Cutting carpet may seem like a straightforward task but there s an art to getting the job done right.
One way to do this is to lift the carpet away from the floor as you cut.
Roll or fold the strip secure with duct tape and remove it from the room.
Whether you re putting it in or pulling it up knowing the finer points of cutting carpet can save you valuable time and expense.
If you are trying to salvage the floor underneath make sure you do not cut grooves in the floor with the knife.
Pull up a few feet of carpet and fold it over.
To remove carpet from stairs start at the top.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from the staples that hold the carpet in place.
If there s a metal nosing at the top of the stairs pry it up to remove it.