I am removing wool carpet from a concrete floor which has been glued down, only been layed for about 6 months, there is no under lay, how is the best way to remove the carpet without damage. HELP ME!!!!!
The carpet was layed about 6 months in an office block and has never been walked on or used. new owner want to replace this carpet. The carpet has been glued to a concret floor and I wanted to know how hard this would be to pull up as I want to use the carpet again without damaging the carpet. I don't know if it has been glued just around the edges or all underneath.
Tack strips around the edges? Probably not glued too securely - maybe a bead running around under the center areas. No way to really know till you get in there pulling it up.
I have a fairly heavy 6" wide scraper on a long handle - I would start pulling up the carpet and using the scraper as needed to work the glued areas loose and work my way across the floor.
Why don't you try an oscillating tool like the Dremel Multi-Max? it comes with an attachment that's used for removing tile, and might work. Harbor Freight sells a Chinese made tool like this for $35. It's called a "Multifunction Power Tool": http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=67256
I have one, and it's super useful for all kinds of projects. Not sure if it'll work on carpet, but might be your best option to try. Go slow, and make sure it's not damaging the carpet as you pull it off.
Hmmm and a power tool too!! better to be prepared!!
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