Sunol Indoor-Outdoor Carpet Removal and Disposal

Indoor-outdoor carpet removal doesn’t require specialized skills. But, it’s one of the most labor-intensive home improvement projects you’ll ever undertake.

Sunol Indoor-Outdoor Carpet Disposal

When you are ready to remove indoor-outdoor carpet, you’ll probably quickly discover it’s not going to be an easy process because it’s often glued directly to concrete or subfloor. This method is most often used because it effectively holds the floor covering in-place better than other alternatives.

Removing outdoor carpet is no easy task – often it is glued down to cement and makes the task much more difficult than removing indoor carpeting. As carpeting outdoors can make or break the environment and mood of the space, replacing an old worn out carpet though a difficult task can be rewarding by remaking the space into an enjoyable one. --Do It Yourself.com

This means you'll have your work cut out for you, for sure. Don't make it more difficult by trying to peel it up by hand because it will cause undue stress on your body. And, don't wet it down, thinking it will make it easier. Actually, it will probably cause it to tear into small pieces and will greatly lengthen the amount of time and effort to complete. Plus, the presence of water means there's more probability of mold or mildew forming.

Indoor-Outdoor Carpet Removal Guide

To remove indoor-outdoor carpet, you'll have to do it step-by-step. Unfortunately, there are no workable shortcuts. So, here's how to to indoor-outdoor carpet removal right. Start by emptying the room completely. Leave no furniture or decor behind. Then, do the following to remove indoor-outdoor carpet:

• Cut the carpet into sections. Cut into the carpet with a utility knife, scoring it from one end of the room to the other. Then, go across the room, creating four separate sections. Cut again in both directions until there's four different sections.
• Scrape underneath to take it up. Use a floor scraper to loosen one section from the subfloor. Exercise caution to avoid gouging into the subfloor, causing damage. Scrape to remove the carpet, but do not cut into the subfloor. This will take time and patience to do it right, so be careful at all times.
• Work on just one section at a time. Don't skip over from one section to the next. It will only cause more work in the end and it's best to simply work with one section at a time. When you free one section, roll it up and carry it out of the room.
• Remove the adhesive from the subfloor. Use a glue dissolution solvent to remove the adhesive from the floor. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions to get the best results.

After you’ve pulled the indoor-outdoor carpet up, you’ll need to dispose of it properly. So, phone 800-737-5923 or visit Pro Junk Dispatch.