Removing glued carpeting
can be a real challenge. However, the FEIN Multimaster makes this task considerably easier. Here you will find detailed instructions on how to remove glued carpeting efficiently and cleanly.
Step-by-step instructions
1. Preparation:
- Empty the room completely to be able to work unhindered.
- Wear protective gloves, goggles and, if necessary, a dust mask to protect yourself from dust, porous adhesive or floor covering residue, and dirt.
- Make sure the room is well ventilated if possible.
2. Prepare the tool:
- Use the FEIN multi-purpose blade (63903251210) and the fixed FEIN scraper (63903234210) with your FEIN Multimaster. Both are specially designed for cutting carpeting and removing adhesive residue, respectively.
- Attach the selected attachment to the Multimaster.
3. Cut and remove the carpet:
- If present, please loosen and remove the skirting board, and if necessary, screws/tacks from the skirting board in advance.
- Start at one corner of the room and check the fixing of the floor covering.
- Cut the fitted carpet into handy narrow strips using the multi-purpose blade by pushing the blade under the carpet and cutting carefully. If necessary, lift a piece of fitted carpet with a needle awl or screwdriver.
- Pull the cut strips off slowly and evenly. If some sections are difficult to remove, use the spatula attachment to help.
4. Remove adhesive residue:
- Switch to the scraper attachment to remove the adhesive residue from the floor. Hold the tool at a flat angle and gently scrape the adhesive forward, applying light pressure.
- For stubborn adhesive residues, it can be helpful to heat the adhesive with a hot air gun before scraping it off with the scraper attachment. If necessary, you can also use the FEIN carbide rasp (63731006210).
5. Follow-up:
- Thoroughly vacuum the room to remove all dust and dirt particles.
- Check the subfloor for damage and repair it if necessary before laying new flooring.
Why the FEIN MultiMaster?
The FEIN Multimaster is a versatile and powerful tool that is perfect for renovation work. Its oscillation technology enables precise cutting, scraping and rasping without damaging the subfloor. With the various attachments, you can quickly and effectively remove both carpeting and adhesive residue, saving you time and effort. The rasp can also be used to more effectively remove loose screed or concrete and roughen the areas for finishing.
