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    May 6, 2009, 07:09 PM
    Removing Glued-on Carpeting
    We're trying to remove carpeting that has been glued to the floor. One of us pulls on a piece of carpet while he other uses an ice scraper to cut the glue that sticks to the carpeting.
    Is there a more efficient way to do this sticky job?
    Thanks in advance.
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    May 6, 2009, 09:24 PM

    The multimaster Fein Power Tools USA Quality Precision Power Tools. There are a couple of look alikes now. One from Dremel.
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    May 7, 2009, 08:43 PM

    Thanks, we tried a similar tool today to no avail.
    The flooring store that will be installing the linoleum just said it is always a bear to remove glued on carpeting and to pull it up by narrow strips. This is going to take forever!
    Thanks again for your suggestion.
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    May 7, 2009, 09:06 PM

    Here is the Dremel video describing the process of removing glued down carpet.

    Removing Glued Down Carpet

    The Fein Multimaster doesn't vibrate as musch as the dremel does. I own the former and played with a live demo of the later at Home Depot.
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