How To Remove Carpet From Stairs

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[@terramathews5118]

great video! makes me feel a little more confident in my attempts at DIY home renovations

[@ds99]

3 years ago I removed the carpet from a large staircase and I have to say it’s one of the worst jobs I had ever done. They went staple crazy when they put the carpet in. Every inch had 2 or 3 staples. Hellish job getting them all out. Thanks for the video Shannon.

[@davem3789]

That’s the situation I have right now. Planning to paint stairs after removing all of these tiny staples.

[@ds99]

David Moutardier Best of luck.

[@aleeseeah9434]

We love your videos they have helped us in our renovations. Thank you so much for posting them. You always do such a great job!

[@princessoh2751]

I’ll be doing this tomorrow on my steps. My husband might get big mad at me but I don’t want the carpet no more.

[@kathym2031]

I used your video on removing baseboards and removed them all on my main floor and entryway in preparation for new flooring installation. I didn't break any! I am 65 years old and not DIY skilled at all, and am very proud of myself. :) Thanks so much Shannon! I love your no nonsense, clear directions and tips! Next, I'll remove my carpet, with your help.

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks , please subscribe to my channel if you have not already.

[@sharonw667]

I'm in your camp. I am preparing to remove the carpet from the staircase. I will be staining the stairs after all the cleaning and sanding in places. We can do it! Thanks to Shannon.

[@elizabethsam3875]

Thanks for sharing it with me 👍

[@andybrace4983]

Shannon you make it look so easy great work yet again

[@Ivanselectsongs]

9:40 Thank you for this. This is exactly what I'd like to do before our hardwood floor guy can come in and do his thing.

[@kortniratliff8321]

Thank you for this! I’ve been struggling with the carpet strips. Also, Your voice reminds me of Bob Ross. Lol

[@TChannell404]

You make it look so easy! I'm doing this today.

[@elly1861]

Goede tips ik ben er mee bezig

[@ckl5590]

I use the mini crowbar to remove the padding and staples at the same time.

[@lindsayw3361]

Thank you for this very clear and dummy proof video! I’m removing my very old carpet off my stairs tonight and will be having laminates installed on them. Hopefully my removal is as easy as your video lol. I’m praying my carpet wasn’t glued down

[@ayoubfarid1663]

Would you be able to make a video showing the installation of the final product? I'd like to see how to install laminate/hardwood on stairs

[@HouseImprovements]

We have a hardwood video already.kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2nUm2agqJali9k

[@wilsoncortes9755]

You video on how to remove carpet on stair is very useful to me and I’ve learned lots of information on how to do it. Can you please share me video on how to install a laminate or a vinyl plank to a stair?

[@serenapudelski3958]

We have stairs going down the steps to our basement. I’ve asked my husband to take the carpeting out now for the last six months. Guess who’s going to be doing that now? Me. Thank you for this video is very helpful!

[@moonblink]

thank for the video, brother

[@annpringle8219]

Next time wear gloves superman 😅

[@Scripture-Man]

Thank you sir for the video, really helpful! :-)

[@willenefrancisco6718]

What a fantastic job. Thank you so very much for sharing your video, I just learned how to do this. Your instructions made it so easy!! THANK YOU 😊

[@pt9509]

Hi I was wondering if you wanted to leave the stairs as is how do you cover up the osb on the back so it looks better? If you wanted to paint it or not. Tfs

[@HouseImprovements]

A thin layer of smooth plywood or MDF would clean it up.

[@anasser5356]

Thank you Great job. Do You have any video about how to install stairs hardwood after the carpet removed Please? Because I want to replace my house stairs carpet with hardwood

[@74bobby]

Thanks a Million for this Video. The house I just Bought has carpeting on the stairwell that is covering Hard wood...

[@tamichristine8560]

Hey Shannon! I want a man like you. Who knows how do things. These guys these days are trash. They don't know how to do anything! I recently installed my own kitchen faucet by myself! Well anyway...I love your videos. You're amazing. SB...wear gloves next time. I don't want to see you hurt. Lol 😉

[@9catlover]

Thank you. this is really helpful. i am relaying my carpet on myself and just want to make sure i take the right tools with me

[@emekadesmonds6473]

Great video very helpful. Would love to see a carpet runner installation video

[@auntnatalie]

Thank you you are the best out of the 45 removal of carpets here you know how to do a video he got a good voice to get to the point thank you so much you are really good

[@reneemack2093]

Thank you 😊 so much for a straight forward easy to follow instructional video. Just what I need just plain straight forward English, nothing fancy or showboating.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏾😉

[@Sishelterdogs]

Good video right there. I’m gunna let the carpet guys do that for me after seeing this.

[@judydoell5943]

Thanks for the video! Removing carpet from my stairs is on my 2021 home improvement plan. This video has me looking forward to it!!

[@raymondchow8722]

Carpet on the stringer is wild. When was that even considered fashionable?

[@janefromthecountry1820]

Thanks....your video was helpful. My husband removed carpeting on basement steps. I helped take out carpet staples too. Small wood chise and pliersl remove small staples. We will sand and repaint. You made us feel more confident with your easy directions. 😊👍

[@rogermarlowe6377]

Seeing someone else do it first is so helpful...but always wear the gloves.

[@bradleyjellerichs6755]

I wanted to see what I could expect to find under the carpet on the stairs. Thank you.

[@LLWW]

Everyone's stairs are built different yours might not look like his

[@tystills3817]

Thank you, exactly the information I needed

[@MomAsol]

Thanks for sharing, I have a basement stairs that carpet need to be replace and this video is very helpful.

[@jaxalvarado1020]

T u for your video. You have a soft voice and it made my project …. Less stressful! T u

[@kiddan82]

Hey Shannon, my question is if i have squeaking coming from underneath the stairs, before i blindly start to stop squeak by using screws from the top can you share how the stairs might have been built. Is there a joist or something in the middle of the stairs which i can track and screw into to stop squeaking?

[@HouseImprovements]

Questions like this are best asked in my forum.www.house-improvements.com/forums/

[@stantheman9179]

Awesome video man, made it look so easy. Now I'm going to tackle mine

[@jesikaglenn4561]

Thank you, Shannon! I hope to also tackle this soon!

[@KahlerMusic]

Must be nice! Ours is from the 70s and it’s sucks all the way!

[@harryhwong78]

Thank you Shannon. You give us DIYers confidence.

[@polishboy17]

Hi ! Would you consider tapping in the staples instead of pulling them out or you would advise against it and why? Thanks !

[@HouseImprovements]

you could pound them in if you like if you are not leaving the surface exposed after wards

[@rocketrider1405]

Next step: tetanus shot ! Thanks Shannon ! UPDATE: Shannon, I removed some worn carpet from the bottom of a stairway. Your video was a great help, thanks.

[@MallouMakeup]

This video is great! I plan on removing the carpet from my basement stairs and I would like to simply patch the holes lefts from the staples and paint the stairs. What product do you use to fill the holes? Also, can I just prime and paint this type of stair or do you have to change everything? I am not sure if my idea is ok. Thank you!

[@HouseImprovements]

You can patch the stairs with a wood filler and sand ,prime and paint if you like. Many of these types of stairs are not really pretty because they were built to be covered up but usually with some patching, caulking and sanding you can make then look pretty good.

[@isaiah4287]

My easiest way was to have my kids do it.😁

[@bryanrizzo9377]

At my old house that was under a gut renovation I noticed that by the stairs on the bottom the guys missed a spot of carpeting when they were removing it. I'm not sure if that was intentional or if it was just too difficult to remove.

[@HouseImprovements]

Likely too hard to get out?

[@YouMadeMeLawn]

4:01 I feel your pain! Been there, which is why I’m here! 🤣

[@panzeralienofficial]

That's cute. Mine is glued with superglue!

[@texaspickles]

Additional tip: if you're removing carpet that is old WEAR SAFETY GLASSES because under the carpet and pad there's so much dirt out flies EVERYWHERE. Carpet IS SO GROSS!!!!!!!

[@MARSALVAREZ-z4x]

Please care to let me know how much i should charge for doing the same except it will be only doing a removal of carpet,nails and staples from a stair case ..

[@HouseImprovements]

Probably easier to come up with a per hour rate with your client.

[@mischief007]

If you could make this a series to finish the stairs, that would be awesome. That is on my to do list in my current home as I am slowly getting rid of carpet. Thank you.

[@HouseImprovements]

I will not be recovering these stairs with carpet but we do have a hardwood video for stairs.kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2nUm2agqJali9k

[@monique_7073]

Glad I found you. I'm going to be working on removing my stair carpet today. Great tips.!

[@TheCliffclifford]

Even looks like the carpet on my stairs!!

[@barbarahawkings4766]

I have the carpet pulled off my stringers & am wanting to paint them & the risers (vinyl will be installed on treads only, with noses). There was glue used for the stringers, really rough. Do I just sand it off or should I use some sort of glue remover? Thank you in advance!

[@vfitness4life]

This was great. Thank you so much!

[@0xbotyoyo]

Love you put gloves for background decoration. Great video!

[@lisamalcolm6916]

We’re buying a home and the stairs are carpeted, rust color lol. Don’t what the last person was thinking there but anyways. Thank you for this video, I work from home and I’m wanting to get a lot done with this place and this video about the stairs helped out so thank you.

[@rebadale]

If the entire house has hardwood throughout (117y.o. Craftsman) what might we expect of the stairs? Thank you.

[@moonyollie6977]

The ease at which you took out those carpet grips makes me so jealous. The people who installed the ones in ly staircase really wanted those suckers to STAY. IN.

[@monikahuddleston3418]

I wish I had watched your video first because other videos I watched didn't mention tack strips. I didn't know what they were after I pulled the carpet and padding off of one step. Thanks for this video.

[@bertmanshow9315]

You can tell my man works by the hour 😂

[@uptownphotography]

Great info...Question Please. How would you avoid cutting the wood stairs under the carpet (with that first cut with your utility knife) as our stairs has a nice looking stained pine which we would like to expose again. Thanks for your help in advance. Phil Jersey Shore Area

[@HouseImprovements]

cut out near the end of the tread carefully .

[@uptownphotography]

@@HouseImprovements Thanks for your reply....

[@PearlyGirl59]

I feel less intimidated by this task. For sure it's going to save me money! Thank you!

[@Masterkavi]

Thanks for this video! I am super nervous about what Ill find if I pull off the carpet, but maybe I will be surprised!

[@jsteele31]

Mustache of wisdom, thanks for the vid, about to try this out on my stairs prier to the carpet guys coming to save a buck :D Wish me luck!

[@TapelessDrywallFinishing]

Great Job. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Spitfire-qx4oe]

Not to be a negative Nancy, As a flooring guy, this is not the easy way of doing it, Cool that you do video's and try to help people keep it Sir.

[@mimimimi3006]

Pratical tips❤❤❤❤

[@spacebar8134]

I don't know if it's because I'm high or not, but this guy and video is soothing as shit! 🤯

[@lyndseywilliams3895]

Oh hun, thank you. I'm an old 48 yo single mom in England. Iv got to remove my stair carpet. It's been there since the 60's. Replacing it with a runner. To keep costs down, as I'm getting a pro in to fit me new stairs n landing carpet, I'm doing all the hard work. Iv painted bannisters etc. Now to lift the old carpet n paint some more. Your video has shown me, I don't have to be scared to remove it. Thank u xxxx

[@JusticeJosie]

This is so useful, to the point, short, clear and detailed! Following, subscribed!

[@Tj-pr8id]

Thank you brother! just watched your video before removing carpet from my stairs. wonderful content, you are doing great service to the society, as this is also imp for us to uplift each other human being.

[@jaslene816]

Thanks for your video! We bought a house and the carpet on the stairs was installed in a way that the edge is rounded causing lots of slipping down the stairs. Pulling it all up and installing individual treads.

[@langgp]

This a great video it helped me see what goes into removing carpeting from the stairs as we are gettin new carpeting done today.

[@diannaruzzano3429]

Great video!! Very helpful and this saves me a lot of money!!!!

[@VfxManja]

"If you wanna buy one of these, or 12..." You made my day! 😂

[@TheAcidhigh]

Love all of your videos. They have helped me do so many Reno’s I can’t even list them 👍

[@MrJusviv]

Does this technique apply if we want to reuse the same carpets? Since these were done partially in the video..

[@HouseImprovements]

The carpet will be usually unusable after removal from stairs

[@MrJusviv]

@@HouseImprovements thanks, but can I ask why? I removed the carpets today ironically and they were in really good condition. Assuming it would need just stapling back if we keep the same underlay??

[@joneon5128]

One giant tool you forgot was eye protection from the staples!!!!

[@commentatorgunk]

Thanks. This is helpful. Have a great day!

[@sunny753]

You look like that guy on supersize me...

[@CLR-RealEstate]

Great video!! We’ll be tackling this in our next rental!

[@VOVGIRL]

Thank You

[@yafalamm5510]

Thank you so much for such a fine and clear demonstration.

[@Nick2JZ]

Great video....thanks for making it! Thump up.

[@phyllissteury8742]

Any tips on filling the gap between the stringer and tread? We want to paint, but there are gaps on both sides (about 1/2" each) that the carpet edges were stuffed into and we don't know what to do to fill it so it's smooth and won't show. Help!

[@HouseImprovements]

Wood filler and then sand smooth

[@EvanLu11]

Hey Shannon, do you have another affiliate link for the red pry bar? The specific one you linked is out of stock but at first glance, it looks like there's more than a few others that are white labeled under different brands. While I'm at it, do you have a link for an olfa knife? Replenishing my tool kit and want to use your links.

[@HouseImprovements]

In this link for the forum you will find our Amazon affiliate links for .ca or .com you can use either one to order anything you want. The red coloured bars are the ones I prefer there are a few sizes. I believe the ones I use the most are 10". I also like any of the Olfa knives with the 3/4" blades. www.house-improvements.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=4565

[@gopony6798]

If the underlay is glued how do you get it off?

[@HouseImprovements]

Rip it off and scrape off what is left

[@TheGibby13]

Awesome content as always!!

[@floorsbyfolts]

cut it in the middle of step it gives you a grip to pull on

[@keji4579]

Thank you! I really appreciate the way you walked us through this!

[@ellemarkele6081]

Thanks for this!~

[@tangopenelopejasperrivera8845]

New carpeting what should I do

[@ArtMom5boys]

I’m starting today

[@23SkeeWeeFA10]

So incredibly helpful!!! Thank you!!!

[@lcook0825]

That was very informative.

[@Frodo-nk9zq]

Happy to have found your channel. Straight to the point instructions on household projects. 👍

[@davidwilson6717]

Great job, thank you. Subscribed!

[@heathermarsing3217]

How do I find the links for the tools that you used to remove carpet from stairs?

[@HouseImprovements]

Look in the description under the video . There is a link for the bar. The rest are pretty standard tools.

[@patriciafaithfull6360]

thanks, man!