Comments on: How To Remove Carpet & Prep For Hardwood Floors

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 18:06:38 +0000

In reply to Kate.

So glad Kate!

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By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:18:35 +0000

I just wanted to say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for posting about the floor scraper! I never would have known it existed, but it was a HUGE help in our ability to remove our living room and hallway carpet a couple months ago. It worked even better than I expected. It also has come in handy scraping ice off the driveway and sidewalks (it was another “suggested use” on the label, and it works!). Thank you!

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:26:03 +0000

In reply to Rebecca.

Yes, I would try to either pop them off before you rip up the carpet or right after (since it might be easier once it’s up). Good luck Rebecca!

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By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:24:14 +0000

From other posts I see that you remove the baseboards before installing your hardwoods, but if I’m not going to be painting the baseboards would it be easier to remove them first thing, prior to carpet removal? Also, do you have any tips for removing tile? Our house has carpet in the bedrooms and living room, tile in the bathrooms, foyer, and kitchen, and I would love the put down hardwoord flooring throughout but save the tile in the bathrooms and kitchen. However, I’m afraid once I started to remove the tile, it would be hard to salvage certain areas. I noticed that you have a post about a bathroom renovation, so I’ll check that out! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your blog! <3

By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:58:24 +0000

ugh, i hear ya! we had to remove carpet, pad, tack strips from our 900 sqft basement after it flooded. so much annoyance from “1” activity!

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:49:05 +0000

In reply to Christina.

That’s awesome!

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By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:07:51 +0000

Nice job. When I bought my condo I needed to replace a lot of the carpet too, and I was very fortunate that my boyfriend and his twin brother volunteered to take out all the staples for me. They are self proclaimed “demo only” guys, as in they can bust stuff up but can’t build anything or decorate, haha. That’s alright, I’ll handle the decorating! :)

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:51:14 +0000

In reply to Annelies.

Aw thanks so much Annelies! You’re so sweet!

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