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Carpet removal can be a difficult process. Fortunately, there are several tools available to make this task easier. Deciding which is best for you depends on the size of the job and your time frame.
Four basic ways to remove carpet are:
- By hand
- By hand, with aid of a spud bar
- Using a walk-behind powered floor stripper
- Using a riding powered floor stripper
Smaller Carpet Removal Jobs - Removing Carpet Manually
Pulling up carpet manually can be difficult and tedious. Sometimes though, due to cost or the size of the area, this may be the most appropriate solution. The following tools are recommended for smaller jobs.
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This handy tool is a must have for anyone that frequently removes carpet. 1 or 2-man carpet clamps wil take a bite out of even the biggest jobs.
Lockjaws feature stainless steel teeth that really lock onto the carpet and a wide cushion-handled grip that allows you to put some
serious muscle into a big tear-up. You can even hook Lockjaws up to a winch.
LockJaws are also available with 2 and 3 sets of teeth for removing carpet with a Winch.
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Spud Bars make Carpet Removal much easier. There are two different kinds of Spud Bars to choose from. Manual and Pneumatic
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Tougher Carpet Removal Jobs
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A walk behind floor stripper can make carpet removal substantially EASIER. You can choose from self propelled or manual and solid blade or self dicing. A self propelled can help finish your job a great deal quicker. This also requires 2 people to achieve high speeds: One person to push the unit and one to pull removed flooring out of the way. One thing to keep in mind is that a self propelled only has the ability to take up soft goods, ie carpet, VCT/VAT, linoleum, sports flooring etc. For areas that are a mix of carpet and ceramic tile, taking up the ceramic must instead be done using either a Spud Bar or a riding machine.
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Because of it's superior size and speed, the Bronco from Taylor Tools is an ideal solution for both residential and commercial jobs. It's the smallest riding floor scraper in it's class. The Bronco's small footprint allows it to fit through doorways, down hallways, and into closets that no other riding stripper can go. It's also the fastest riding stripper available. The Bronco can take up carpet & vinyl tile at up to 3500 square feet an HOUR. If you are a Demolition or Flooring Contractor, the Bronco will save you time and money.
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Carpet Removal