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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Steve Jenkins

How to remove a carpet and prep the floor for a new one

Carpeted master bedroom, armchairs.

There’ll come a time when you’ll need to remove a carpet in your home and replace it with fresh new flooring ideas. It could be the carpet is old and worn, you dislike the color or pattern, or you simply want something new to match up your interior design aspirations.

But before you can admire the new you will need to get rid of the old. Removing a carpet isn’t difficult for a DIYer, but it's hard work and you’ll need the right tools and know-how to make the job quicker and easier. All of which our expert reveals in this guide.

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