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Five Star Flooring USA, Inc.
4.5(
227
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Carpet - Install

Serving Clayton, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"The company responded very fast to my request for new carpeting. The gentleman arrived within 4 days to give an estimate, which was actually VERY reasonable compared to other estimates! The crew arrived to carpet my living room and three bedrooms within one week of the estimate (total time for the entire process including the request for work/estimate/completion-less than 2 weeks). I did have to schedule a follow-up to correct a few small errors (tack strip with exposed tacks-and two spots where the carpet did not connect flush with the wall). Repair work was a little slower than the original job, a total of three weeks to get the repairs-which was finished in less than 2 hours. All in all, I am very pleased with this LOCAL company and the final project is very nice. I WILL consider this company for any future carpet work I require."
Living Room
Bed Room
Vinyl PLank
Our Work - Vinyl Plank
Ceramic shower

+17

Response time1 day
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for University Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning, LLC
University Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning, LLC
5.0(
5
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Clayton, AL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

University specializes in carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, carpet stain removal, carpet odor removal, pet stain removal, pet odor removal, RV upholstery cleaning, carpet sanitation, upholstery sanitation, ozone treatment, ozone odor removal, commercial carpet cleaning, residential carpet cleaning

Rental property
New Homeowner
Bedroom
Entertainment Room
Finished

+2

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oxymagic Carpet Cleaning Of Phenix City
5.0(
5
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Clayton, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company went out of their way to help me move the rest of my stuff to move and did a beautiful job cleaning my carpet! Professional. Friendly, and willing to out of their way to help!! Love this company and would hire again and recommend!!!!!"
Wool rugs with pets hair and stains
Before and after photos
After
Wool rugs with pets hair and stains
Before

+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Huey's Floor Covering
5.0(
10
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Clayton, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Huey showed up on time and did an excellent job. Additionally, they cleaned up after the job and all for a competitive price. After meeting with several contractors, Hueys honesty and integrity stood out for me. I would highly recommend Huey?s and will definitely use them for any flooring needs in the future."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Authentic Affordable Flooring - Home Facebook
5.0(
3
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Carpet - Install - For Business

Serving Clayton, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Empire Today - Fort Benning
3.7(
12
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Carpet - Install

Serving Clayton, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Guys who put the carpet down got to the house about 7.00pm,about 4 hours late,which would have fine if someone could have called to let me know.Other then that we are very happy with the purchase from Empire."
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

+6

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

In most cases, you do not need to put padding or underlayment under carpet tiles. Unlike traditional carpet, which requires a separate pad, carpet tiles are designed to be installed directly onto a firm subfloor like plywood, concrete, or tile. Many carpet tiles come with a built-in underlay and attach with peel-and-stick adhesive, double-sided carpet tape, or glue. For a more comfortable, cushioned feel, especially in residential settings, you can opt for padded carpet tiles that have a thicker underlay attached. While it's generally not recommended to install a separate pad, a compact underlayment might be used in some situations, though this typically requires professional installation. An acoustic underlay may also be considered in commercial spaces or multi-level homes where noise reduction is a priority.

Carpet is an effective natural insulator, so it will make a room slightly warmer than laminate. The material’s insulating properties also make carpeted rooms more efficient for temperature regulation.

There could be several reasons why your carpet padding has adhered to the floor. Some of the most common reasons include:

  • There was intentional gluing or stapling to the surface.

  • The polyurethane and floor bonded over years of wear.

  • Pet urine, spills, or other substances leaked through the carpet and created a sticky surface.

If the carpeting in the home has not been changed in a long time, clearing off the padding underneath could be difficult. Pet urine can wreak havoc on carpeting and the flooring underneath. If you plan to reinstall carpeting, remember to use proper cleaning techniques for removing pet urine odors to prevent future problems.

Installing carpet padding is mostly a matter of measuring the room and cutting the carpet pad to size with a utility knife. You can save some money on carpet installation costs by doing it yourself. Before installing the carpet padding, you should install the tack strips around the room’s perimeter and prepare the subfloor by cleaning and making any necessary repairs. Then, unroll the carpet pad and cut sections as needed. Staple the carpet pad to the subfloor along the edges, leaving the tack strips exposed.

It’s a good idea to install a rug pad under the carpet for your stairs. To make the pad fit, you’ll need to cut one section for each stair tread that’s about one inch narrower than the stair runner so that it won’t be visible once the carpet is installed on top.

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