With a motion similar to using a push broom go around the entire room to slice off or yank out the staples with the scraper.
Carpet on concrete flooring.
Concrete flooring isn t the easiest of surfaces to work with so if you re not sure about anything getting expert advice is a good idea.
The chosen fiber material type should be a synthetic form such as olefin face fiber.
Before you install the carpet make sure to check the concrete for any moisture issues that need to be addressed.
To prevent this chip away bumbs using a hammer and chisel.
For below grade slabs assume that the concrete floor will get damp at some point.
Any carpet fiber style from plush to loop can be applied to a concrete floor.
Plywood carpet pad and carpet as shown.
On a concrete floor the carpet pad is often glued into place.
While carpet and underlayment will be able to hide some flaws in the concrete sagging or bumby areas may show through.
With the right carpet and underlay there s no reason why it can t be laid on a concrete floor and last for many years.
A long handled floor scraper with a sharp blade can make quick work of the staples.
You then have two options depending on your circumstances.
Then lay tack strips around the perimeter of the room and install your strips of padding.
Use a self leveling compound to fill in any low spots.