Removing carpet 1.) A little cat hair and dirt on the carpet. Use a respirator while removing carpet 2.) Vacuum carpet before removal 3.) Years of debris on heating 4.) Vacuum heating elements 5.) Score paint joint between trim and wall 6.) Paint will tear off wall if not scored with knife 7.) Use sheetrock knife to gentle pull back trim 8.) Insert pry bar to remove trim 9.) Pull nail out from back side to avoid damage 10.) No damage to front side of trim 11.) Mark the location of the trim 12.) Use pliers to pull carpet Work all away around the room 13.) Check to see if wood floors are already installed 14.) Cut carpet into manageable strips 15.) Roll carpet 16.) Hold with tape 17.) Remove padding 18.) Pull staples used in padding installation 19.) Use sheetrock knife under pry bar (and gloves!) 20.) Pull tack strip nail from floor