Instead they ve developed a smart efficient way to remove staples with a shovel or long handled floor scraper.
Easy way to pull up carpet staples.
If not cut the carpet near the top of the top riser grab the cut end and pull the carpet off the stairs by hand.
Pry up the metal nosing and remove it if present.
There was a product review that described using an office style staple remover for hardwood floors and carpet staples.
Continue pulling up carpet a few feet at a time and cutting it into easy to handle strips.
This video will show you the fastest way to remove staples from your floor when taking out carpet.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from the staples that hold the carpet in place.
If you are pulling up carpet from stairs.
It also shows how to remove carpet pad staples easy https.
If there s a metal nosing at the top of the stairs pry it up to remove it.
To remove carpet from stairs start at the top.
A heavy duty office stapler.
Hold the tool at about a 45 degree angle and slide it forcefully along the floor.
For the affordable price tag we felt like it was worth a try.
Carpet tack strips can usually remain in place but look for rust rot or other damage.
Flooring installers don t use a cat s paw to remove staples after old carpet has been removed there are just too many of them.