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1. 
   MStehelin | Dec 01, 2004 02:32am | #1

   Yes there is.
   Get a good pair of needlenosed pliers. Make sure the hatching goes all the way to the tip. Pull. I have also noticed that a slot headed screwdriver moved left to right (with slot in staple) will allow the staple to come out with less chance of breakage than if you just pry.
   Cheers
   M.Stehelin

2. 
   beachfarm | Dec 01, 2004 02:33am | #2

   Helluva job, isn't it?

   Worst: Right angle grinder. A snow storm of noxious dust and filth.

   Good: Long shank flat blade screwdriver of similar width (to staple crown). Push under, pry up. Have some Advil handy.

   Better: Adjustable pliers - biggest is best. Clamp down, pry back over the pliers head. Leverage pulls the staples right out.

   Don't forget to sand or grind away the sub floor damage. Enjoy...

   - Craig

3. 
   Jamie_Buxton | Dec 01, 2004 02:49am | #3

   Hammer them flat.  Cover them with underlayment or flooring.

4. 
   Steinmetz | Dec 01, 2004 02:58am | #4

   dpr, Grind a long cold chisel's point flat and square

    to span the staple (And a bit wider)

   Punch them in below the surface then clean and patch all dents. Steinmetz

5. 
   Dave45 | Dec 01, 2004 03:49am | #5

   Jamie & Steinmetz have it right.  Why pull them if you're just going to cover over them? - lol

   
   

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   Edited 11/30/2004 7:50 pm ET by Dave

6. 
   Kent_F | Dec 01, 2004 05:04am | #6

   If you hafta pull them, this little job from HF is the ticket: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=46787

   Not only is it unusually well-made by HF standards, it's a very effective design. Provides a lot of leverage, and the jaws grip the staple, so you don't pull out just one leg, which is usually what happens if you use a screwdriver.

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   dryhter | Dec 01, 2004 05:41am | #7

   That  Staple puller looks like just what I need . THANKS !