Trick of the Trade: Get Groovy When Pulling Staples Out of Wood Floors

Oct 2, 2013

photo of a prybar used in tearing out flooring

The next time you have to tear out a floor that was installed with staples, file two more grooves in the end of your prybar. This will make staple removal much quicker by allowing you to hook the staple with the prybar.

Thanks to Keith Baier at Sonora, Calif.-based Custom Hardwood Floors for his tip.

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