Remove Carpet Transition Strip

Remove a z bar by placing a flat pry bar under the edge of the carpet and floor along the transition and gently applying pressure to pry up on the carpet edge.

Remove carpet transition strip.

If you are installing a new floor the t molding needs to be removed and replaced. If the broken piece is still attached to the locking strip carefully pry it up in small increments using a screwdriver and hammer. Keep pulling back the carpet and slicing it into strips. When you come to a transition where the carpet meets another section of carpet or other flooring cut the carpet and leave the transition in place photo 2.

If you have a metal transition that s in good condition the installer may decide to leave it in place. Cut the transition strip to fit the length of the tracks with a circular saw. Tap the strip onto the groove of the track with a rubber mallet starting at one end and tapping down to the other. In this video i share my diy strategy on how to remove old flooring transition strips without damaging the existing floor.

Joe is still working on his carpet removal project it s now. Remove the broken section of transition strip. The z bar is a metal strip installed. Removing a carpet strip in the doorway to prep for the installation of floor tile.