Things You'll Need:
- Pry bar
- Work gloves
- Dust mask
- Utility knife
- Duct tape
- Screwdriver
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Step 1
Remove all the furniture from the room if possible. If you can't move it all out, remove as much as you can. Furniture that is left in the room can be pushed out of the way while the carpet is removed.
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Step 2
Remove the baseboards, being careful not to damage them if you plan to reuse them. Insert a flat tool, such as a pry bar, between the wall and the baseboard to dislodge it.
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Step 3
Put on a dust mask and work gloves to protect yourself from dirt and debris that may be embedded in the carpet.
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Step 4
Start in one corner of the room and pull 4 feet of carpet away from the wall. Use a utility knife to make a horizontal cut from one side to the other.
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Step 5
Roll up this 4-foot section of carpet, secure it with duct tape and remove it from the room.
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Step 6
Continue to cut the carpet in 4-foot widths, roll it up and remove it.
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Step 7
Carefully remove the tack strips along the walls. The claw of a hammer or a screwdriver can be used to lift the strips from the floor.
