How to Remove Two-way Carpet Tape

Two-way carpet tape, also known as double-sided carpet tape, is used to hold carpet in place when tack strips and other methods can't be used. Two-way carpet tape is durable and forms a tight bond, but leaves a residue when removed. When removing carpet from a room or area in your home, you don't want to leave behind fragments of carpet tape or tape residue. To remove two-way carpet tape quickly, use a substance that will dissolve and remove the residue without damaging the floor surface.

Adhesive dissolver or butane
Shop towels or rags
Nose mask
Latex gloves
Paper towels

Instructions

- 1
  Pull any remaining fragments of carpet tape slowly from the floor or other surface.
- 2
  Apply 1 tbsp. of an adhesive dissolver or butane to a shop towel or rag. Wear a nose mask and latex gloves to keep from inhaling the adhesive dissolver or butane and to protect your hands.
- 3
  Blot the two-way tape and residue with the rag or towel soaked in adhesive dissolver or butane. Do not rub -- this will lead to color transfer.
- 4
  Reapply adhesive dissolver or butane to the towel or rag.
- 5
  Continue blotting the tape and residue until it is gone.
- 6
  If wet, dry the floor or other surface with paper towels.
- 7
  Before installing another type of flooring, mop the floor with a damp mop or large towel, if possible.

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