Frayed carpet disposal. Sounds like a fairly straightforward thing to do, right? Wrong. There’s a lot more to water-damaged carpet disposal than simply rolling it up and carrying it out of the house, office, or other space. In fact, you’ll quickly learn it’s a lot more difficult than you suppose. After all, it’s not just about taking out the carpet itself, but what you’ll do with the ruined flooring. So, let’s take a quick look at damaged carpet disposal and what’s actually involved.
Cape Coral Frayed Carpet Disposal
Like many other types of construction materials, carpet and other types of flooring are not typically on the approved pick up list for the local trash collection agency. These companies typically prohibit construction and remodeling debris. And, since carpet is now largely recyclable, it must go to the appropriate facility.
Getting ready to lug your worn-out wall-to-wall to the curb? You’re not alone. Americans get rid of some five billion pounds of carpet each year—that’s nearly seven times the weight of the Empire State Building. But thanks to an industry/government group called the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), you may be able to recycle rugs you once would have thrown away. --This Old House
Okay, so the first thing you need to consider before you begin the actual work. And, that is what you’ll do with that old carpet and the padding. This is where many home improvement projects go wrong. That’s because people simply do not think about what they’ll do with the waste. This is where things go awry. It isn’t until you’re well into it that you realize something must be done with the remodeling debris.
Floor Covering Removal Guide
Now, taking up that frayed carpet isn’t the most difficult thing you’ll ever do (unless, of course, it’s glued down, which will make it one of the most difficult jobs you’ve ever done). It’s really about freeing it from the edge tacking strips and rolling it up. Here’s how to do carpet removal:
- Move any furniture out. Some people try to skip this step, thinking they can just move furniture around the room without having to actually relocate it to another area. This simply won’t work, so move all furniture out of the room.
- Take the base trim off the walls. Take the base trim around the walls off. You’ll just need a pry bar to do so. Exercise caution if you plan to reuse the trim again.
- Pull up the carpet and padding. Start in a corner and pull it up gently. (Don’t yank it or it might tear and begin to fray.) Work across the room from one side to the other. Then, roll up the carpet and do the same for the padding.
- Address any subfloor messes. Lastly, you’ll need to clean and disinfect the subfloor (especially if there are stains or other problems). Use warm water and a little bleach for the best results.
If you need carpet removal and disposal done in Cape Coral, simply phone 800-433-1094 or visit AAA Rousse Services.
