How Do You Remove Glued Down Carpet Tiles From Concrete?
Carpet tiles are an alternative to wall-to-wall carpeting. Due to their small size, carpet tiles are secured in place with carpet tack strips. While homeowners may not want to use glue on wood floors, they may not have qualms about gluing carpet tiles onto concrete floors. When carpet tiles have been in place for a long time, the glue dries out and becomes brittle. This will make the removal process easier. If the carpet tiles have not been in place for very long, the removal process will be harder. Cutting the carpet into strips makes it easier to remove glued down carpet tiles from concrete floors. Put safety goggles, a face mask and heavy duty work gloves on to protect against flying debris and dust. Open a window to ventilate the area. If no window is available, place a fan so that it is facing the doorway. Turn the fan on to provide ventilation for the work area. Use a sharp utility knife to cut the carpet. Slice along the entire length of the carpet tile at 12-inch intervals. Fir
