I'm trying to remove carpet from a small closet in our bathroom (at most 3.5 ft by 3.5 ft). I started to remove it and it looks to have been glued around the perimeter. What's the easiest way to remove it? I recently bought a oscillating multi-tool so I'm wondering if that would work to loosen up the edges.
-M
UPDATE: I lucked out — only part of the carpet was glued… the rest was actually nailed in and came up easy.
That being said, as a future homeowner, I'd like to hear suggestions for how to tackle this type of issue in the future.
Best Answer
First, cut away the non-glued part with a craft knife or carpet knife. Next, pull individual strands of the pile away from the mesh using a pliers. Optionally, sand down the remaining bits of the carpet using your multi-tool. Finally (and also optionally), patch any damage to the plywood subfloor with wood filler.
The last two steps are optional because it's in a small closet where nobody's going to notice any slight unevenness in the floor.