Carpet stripper

Complete view of a carpet stripper

Detailed view of a carpet stripper for removing carpet or similar floor coverings with: shear blade, handle, motor and power cable

A carpet stripper is a device used to loosen stuck carpets and remove carpet adhesive residue. It is an electrically motorized spatula with which the residues can be scraped off without damaging the underlying flooring layer, usually screed .

Carpet strippers are available as hand strippers for small areas and as large devices (up to 50 kilograms in weight) that are operated while standing.

Working example of a carpet stripper with: shear blade and separated carpet web

Carpet stores and hardware stores rent these devices on a daily basis.