What are the pros and cons of installing carpet?

• <div>When choosing whether to install carpet in your home, consider the pros and cons of this change:Pros<ul><li>More affordable than laminate flooring</li><li>Gives the room a warmer feel</li><li>Softer on feet</li><li>Wide variety of textures and colors</li><li>Hides dirt easily</li><li>Faster and easier to install</li></ul>Cons<ul><li>Shows wear and tear more quickly than laminate flooring</li><li>Shows stains</li><li>Soaks up liquids</li><li>May not work well in some areas, such as a bathroom</li><li>Less durable than laminate flooring</li><li>Susceptible to water damage, mold, and mildew</li></ul></div>

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Last update on October 27, 2025

Reviewed in September 2022
Trevor was personable, polite & worked hard. He did exactly as he said he would and his cost was very reasonable. I will hire him again for any carpet cleaning. Thank you Angi for introducing me to Carpet Diem.
Carpet Diem
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Reviewed in July 2017
The representatives at Carpet One were helpful and patient in helping us find the right carpet for our budget, home, and family. The contractor they sent to do the install was quick and skilled at getting the carpet installed. We are very pleased with what we have received.
Pioneer Carpet One Floor & Home
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Reviewed in April 2017
Dave and his son put in the flooring well. The work was complex though the bathroom was not particularly large by modern-home master bath standards. When a small plumbing issue surfaced, they competently and quickly handled it. However, their clean up was less than perfect and they left stains...
Jensen Construction
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Reviewed in August 2016
Everyone at the showroom was great in helping us pick a carpet and the installers we're professional and very neat when cleaning up. I'll call again for future flooring.
Ultimate Flooring Design Center
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Reviewed in June 2016
We had wanted to replace the carpet due to it's age and wear but couldn't find a suitable replacement. The carpet was a unique pattern that we couldn't find and discovered to have it duplicated was impossible. We discussed the situation for many months and finally came to the conclusion to call...
Don Kuestner's Hardwood Floors
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Reviewed in April 2016
We looked at various samples in the store on Old Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK. We were allowed to take samples to the house to see how they would look in various areas. Jeremy Fogg who was the project manager assigned stated he would measure the home square footage and prepare an estimate....
Giant Don's Flooring America
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Reviewed in October 2014
They did fine. The have worked for me twice and we have white carpets now. The are more expensive than other carpet cleaners but they do a better job.
J & S Steamway Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in July 2014
All spots were removed and the carpets looked great! The carpets looked new again. We have two boys and a carpeted dining area, and all the food stains were removed from this area. We couldn't have been more pleased.
Best Deal Steam Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in January 2014
When I needed our carpets cleaned prior to the Holidays they were on vacation for two weeks prior and I had to use someone else called another company and they did a great job for $120.00
DNP Carpet Cleaning
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

When choosing whether to install carpet in your home, consider the pros and cons of this change:

Pros

More affordable than laminate flooring
Gives the room a warmer feel
Softer on feet
Wide variety of textures and colors
Hides dirt easily
Faster and easier to install

Cons

Shows wear and tear more quickly than laminate flooring
Shows stains
Soaks up liquids
May not work well in some areas, such as a bathroom
Less durable than laminate flooring
Susceptible to water damage, mold, and mildew

The best underlayment for carpet on concrete is a sponge rubber underlayment. This type of carpet padding is durable enough to endure wear and tear on hard concrete yet soft enough to provide comfort underfoot. It also creates insulation from sound and temperature, providing warmth despite the concrete’s cold surface.

Depending on carpet type and labor, costs range from $3 to $12 per square foot.

There are several types of flooring you can install over ceramic tile, including vinyl, laminate, engineered wood, carpet, and cork. Alternatively, you could install new tiles on top of your current ones if you enjoy having tile floors but don’t like the look of your existing tiles. However, before laying down new flooring, you’ll need to make sure that your tiles are in good condition. Otherwise, you’ll need to remove them first.

You can lay carpet by yourself, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you should. DIY carpet installation can save you on labor costs, but you’ll have to pay more to get the right tools and equipment first. A knee kicker, carpet stretcher, and seam roller are a few pieces of equipment you’ll need that you may not already have lying around. And keep in mind that repairing or replacing carpet later because of a bad installation is twice as expensive as paying a pro to handle it in the first place.

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