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Avatar for Happy Dayz Flooring, L.L.C.
Happy Dayz Flooring, L.L.C.
New to Angi
Carpet - Install

Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We sale and install; carpet, luxury vinyl plank, luxury vinyl tile, hardwood, ceramic tile,and sheet vinyl. We've been in business over forty years. We are licensed and insured. And do the highest quality installation.

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Wood Floor
Flooring Samples
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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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All American cleaning llc
New to Angi
Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a sole family individual cleaning service in Lagrange locally operated we have started the services in pigeon Forge Tennessee during a leap of faith we have great experience with air b&b turns and have a great clients in Lagrange we are looking forward to service our hometown with low rates and great quality get in touch for a free consultation

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Paramount Facilities & Solutions LLC
New to Angi
Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Paramount Facilities & Solutions proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Paramount Facilities
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Lawrence T. Ray Enterprises
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For Business

Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Lawrence T Ray Enterprises is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 30years of experience serving Auburn, AL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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University Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning, LLC
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Salem, 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

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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

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.

Carpeting has a few benefits on stairs in addition to being a cost-effective floor covering. It absorbs sound, dampening footsteps. It also provides additional traction, which is especially important if you install linoleum floors, epoxy flooring, or any other floor covering that can become slippery if you’re wearing socks. Therefore, carpets can help prevent slips. 

You can expect your carpet protection to last about six months to two years. It will last longer in low-traffic areas (compared to busy areas, where your carpet experiences more wear and tear). Once the protector wears off, you’ll need to call your carpet contractor to reapply the stain protection treatment and revive your carpet

The cost to install carpet is $1,780 on average for 330 square feet, the size of an average living room. This cost could range from $200 to $5,000, depending on the amount of carpet, material, and type of carpet. 

If you need 500 square feet of carpet, it’ll cost $1,500 to $5,500, while 1,000 square feet of carpet costs $3,000 to $11,000. Polyester is one of the more affordable options, ranging from $1 to $3 per square foot. Wool is a more luxurious option, ranging from $4 to $20 per square foot

Nylon carpet is widely considered one of the most durable and longest-lasting options, typically lasting 12 to 15 years. Its durability comes from its high resistance to wear, tear, stains, fading, and abrasions. It also resists liquid spills, insects, mold, and mildew, making it ideal for high-traffic areas like living rooms and hallways. For even greater longevity, frieze or Berber carpets are excellent choices that can last up to 20 to 25 years.

Beyond the material, a carpet's construction is key to its durability. Low-pile carpets with short, tight loops hold up better against wear than high-pile options. As a synthetic material, nylon is available in a vast range of colors and styles and often feels remarkably soft.

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