Roll or fold the strip secure with duct tape and remove it from the room.
Cut up carpet.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from the staples that hold the carpet in place.
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.
Pull up a few feet of carpet and fold it over.
If there s a metal nosing at the top of the stairs pry it up to remove it.
Whether you re ready to try your hand at carpet installation or you simply want to use an existing remnant to make your own area rug cutting the carpet is a huge part of the job.
Use a utility knife or carpet knife to slice the carpet into manageable strips and roll the strips up as you go.
Use a utility knife with a sharp new blade to cut through the carpet backing.
Continue pulling up carpet a few feet at a time and cutting it into easy to handle strips.
One way to do this is to lift the carpet away from the floor as you cut.
If you are trying to salvage the floor underneath make sure you do not cut grooves in the floor with the knife.
Cutting carpet may seem like a straightforward task but there s an art to getting the job done right.
Using the right type of cutters for the project at hand makes it a lot more enjoyable and ensures the cuts turn out as expected.