aemeij...@att.net wrote:
> "John Smith" <xc50...@nycap.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:YJGQg.44112$xV.42559@twister.nyroc.rr.com...
> I recently removed wall to wall carpeting from over hardwood floors. What
> would be the best way to remove the tape that was used to hold down the
> carpet while doing the least amount of damage to the hardwood floor.

> I'm no expert, but goof-off, a sharp stainless putty knife or plastic
> spatula, and one of those mesh ball kitchen scrubby things comes to mind. Do
> not use steel wool or a wirebrush. Keep it all as dry as you can. You may be
> able to get away w/o a full sand and refinish, but expect to do a light
> refinish, at least in the traffic areas or where grit fltered through the
> carpet, and a heavy cleaning and waxing all over. Hopefully they put the
> tape over intact finish, and not the worn-through spots. (Hey, I have seen
> people put w/w over brand new hardwood before, because w/w is what rich
> people had.)

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