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Default Removing glued carpet

On Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:26:12 -0500, Dymphna
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We want to pull up a carpet that has been glued down to a hardwood
floor. What is the best way to get it up?


Mechanical removal. Scrapers, putty knife, shovel, etc. Acetone
might work, but a large area is not too practical. Knee pads should
help, at least a little. Yeah, it can be a long tedious job.