Introduction
If you have ever been able to remove carpet tacks, those small little stripes of woods with nails on them, you know this can be a very tiring task. In order for you to avoid doing so wrongfully you have to have the right tools and the right techniques.
In 100% of times you use this way for removing carpet tacks you will be able to do it faster, tireless and save your energy for the real laminate flooring installation work.
The Crow Bar
First cut with a knife the carpet’s from the room which you are removing in 2 feet wide rolls. Don’t cut them too long so they are not have. Roll them up with the sponge that is underneath them and pile these rolls and dispose them. Save just one carpet piece you cut for the tacks.
Pretty much the crow bar is crucial in this part. You will place it very closely to the nails that bind the tacks to the ground. You will then come with a hammer and strike the crow bar so it enters under the nail.
Use your body weight or even another hammer strikes so you can get the nail to get off from the ground. Do it consistently applying the same technique to remove all the other tacks and place them on that carpet piece you cut and roll them up.
Speed of Work
It is most important that you apply a fast speed in order for you do this job fast. Don’t do lazy moves, be safe but do the work fast. If you just do it taking too long (although everybody is got their speed), you will lose precious time for the laminate installation itself.
Professional laminate installers like to come to a house and get everything cleaned up in a strong time. Usually they take 30 minutes to 1 hour most in order to have it all set with the underlayment padding over the moisture barriers if needed and planks set.
The focus of the installation is not the cleaning itself so that’s why they do it so.
Conclusion
Removing carpet, tile and other types of materials is the most hardworking part in preparing a room for a new type of floor installation. If you follow these instructions for the specific application for removing carpets, you will do it fast wisely and have success in your laminate flooring installation.
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