What happens if you don’t put padding under carpet?

• <div><p>If you don’t put padding under your carpet, the carpet won’t be protected from wear on the underside. This could result in a shorter life span for your carpet and increased <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/carpet-repair-cost.htm">carpet repair costs</a> over time. An unpadded carpet can also be less comfortable to walk on, depending on your subfloor and the type of carpet.</p></div>

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Q: What is the healthiest flooring option?

• <div><p>Natural options like stone tile, hardwood, cork, bamboo, and natural linoleum are among the healthier flooring choices available. On the flip side, carpet and carpet padding are among the biggest culprits when it comes to releasing potentially hazardous chemicals into your home. Artificial, manufactured options like vinyl and engineered wood may also contain and emit VOCs. </p></div>

Q: What happens if you don’t put padding under carpet?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t put padding under your carpet, the carpet won&rsquo;t be protected from wear on the underside. This could result in a shorter life span for your carpet and increased <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/carpet-repair-cost.htm">carpet repair costs</a> over time. An unpadded carpet can also be less comfortable to walk on, depending on your subfloor and the type of carpet.</p></div>

Q: Is it normal for a carpet to bubble?

• <div><p>If you live in a region with high humidity, carpet bubbling can occur regularly. A dehumidifier can help keep your carpet flat during the most humid months.</p></div>

Q: What is the fastest way to remove carpet?

• <div><p>The fastest way to remove carpet is to remove carpet in strips instead of trying to remove it in one large piece. Wear protective equipment such as gloves and goggles, use a utility knife to cut the carpet in long strips, and then pull at the edge of the strip to loosen the staples or glue. Carpet-cutting razor blades are best on your utility knife for the quickest removal. </p></div>

Q: Is cork flooring a good choice for kitchens?

• <div><p>Because cork flooring has a low-impact feel and is water-resistant, it is a good choice for kitchens. It makes standing to chop vegetables and stir soup for long periods of time feel much easier on your feet and legs. But keep in mind that spills can cause cork to swell if they sit for too long, so if you&rsquo;re a messy home chef, keep plenty of towels nearby to keep your cork floors in good condition.</p></div>

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Last update on November 03, 2025

Reviewed in August 2024
Andrew did a whole house remodel for me. He took it down to the sheetrock and concrete floors. A major overhaul was needed. Moved walls, doors and windows, and major sheetrock repair, and painting. He is a hands on contractor and very efficient. He helped me decide what was needed and what...
Mighty Oak Contractors LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
Fabulous job at an honest price! Repaired/replaced toilet, flange, subflooring and vinyl flooring in 4 days! I'm planning on re-hiring for more jobs in the future. They were neat and tidy, very considerate and left my home cleaner than when they arrived. Many thanks, guys!
R&S Floor Paint And More
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Reviewed in March 2022
The entire staff was professional and did an Excellent Job installing our flooring, both Luxury Wide Plank Vinyl and Unfinished Hardwood.
Flooring Gurus, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2015
The floor was not extremely wet. They were done in about an hour.
Absolute Carpet Care
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Reviewed in April 2015
techs arrived 2 and a half hours late rude in a hurry to finish not thorough at all argued about not wanting to clean stain beacuse I had not picked" the deep clean service" (why would I hire a professional to clean my carpet then???) caused damage to wood floor and did not bother to...
Sears Home Services
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Reviewed in July 2014
Stephen and Andrew from Act One Cleaning did a fantastic job! The floors haven't looked this good since they were installed. There were scratches we never thought we'd be able to fix that are unseen now! Both guys were very friendly and had a great attitude. They came in went over the process...
Act One Cleaning
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Reviewed in June 2014
I had a good experience.They did the whole first floor of my home and they sanded all the floors down to the original wood, they restained all of the wood and then they refinished the stained wood with two coats of polyurethane. They also refinished the molding around so it was a fairly big job....
Quality Floor & Home - Carpet One
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Reviewed in March 2014
Jonathan Brooks did a phenomenal job installing my floors. He has an outstanding demeanor. He is about pleasing the customer and not just making a sale. I made a bad decision about some trim and he jumped right in and made it the way it needed to be with no extra charges. He was polite and very...
SHARP CARPET
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Reviewed in May 2013
I have enlarged my guest bedroom. The finishing touch was getting my hardwood floors refinished. My daughter Tina Fernandez recommended I join Angie's List to find a dependable and professional company I could trust and get the job done right and fair. So I joined Angie's List and looked up...
Rodgers Flooring
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Reviewed in April 2012
David and Pedro showed up on time the first day and were absolutely the hardest working guys I have ever witnessed around here in this area. These guys worked on our floors for a week straight and were respectful, kind and experienced. They stripped our floors. sanded, stained, buffed and put 2...
AG Floors
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Mendez

Mendez

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3 years of experience

Installation of all types of floors and carpet. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. 10 years of experience.

"Mr. Mendez and his crew were excellent! Communication was great! They took all the old tile flooring up in the kitchen, laundry room, and 1 bathroom then applied a leveling mud. After this they installed all new Laminate water proof flooring in the living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, 1 bathroom, and 2 bedrooms. And then they installed quarter round in all these areas. They did a great job of moving big pieces of furniture or appliances around to complete the install. And, they cleaned everything up! They did all of this in 1 1/2 days. Their price was far below any competing contractors. I would hire them again! Outstanding!"

Randall V on September 2025

Installation of all types of floors and carpet. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. 10 years of experience.

"Mr. Mendez and his crew were excellent! Communication was great! They took all the old tile flooring up in the kitchen, laundry room, and 1 bathroom then applied a leveling mud. After this they installed all new Laminate water proof flooring in the living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, 1 bathroom, and 2 bedrooms. And then they installed quarter round in all these areas. They did a great job of moving big pieces of furniture or appliances around to complete the install. And, they cleaned everything up! They did all of this in 1 1/2 days. Their price was far below any competing contractors. I would hire them again! Outstanding!"

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