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Five Star Floors Inc.
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe and staff did a great job installing flooring and carpet. The crew was professional and neat. I would not hesitate to recommend Five Star Floors to family or friends."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Bay Area Floors & Interiors, Inc
New to Angi

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated Flooring contracting company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a vacant and occupied home staging services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Straus Carpet Co
4.9(
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"When I called for an estimate I was surprised at how quickly Mr. Straus was able to come. I knew the carpeting I wanted and he was able to get it in a reasonable time. (The carpet had to be run specially by the manufacturer.) When my remodel slowed down, he was very flexible about re-scheduling the date of installation to meet my new needs. The installation was painless, with workers arriving exactly when they said they would, cleaning up after themselves, and making seams that were almost invisible, with a single exception. When I wrote Mr. Straus that my worry was not about the lack of invisibility of a single seam but the fear it might unravel with time. He guaranteed he would fix it if that happened. He built so much trust in my dealings with him that I happily accepted his promise. I recommend Mr. Straus both for
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hi Tech Steamer
5.0(
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alan did a terrific job. I've been using him for many years and can always count on him for first rate steam cleaning. This year he had new equipment which he described as the rolls royce of steam cleaners. It was clearly much more powerful and left the carpet much drier than in the past.
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Bay Area Magic Flooring
5.0(
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had over 1800 SqF of new flooring installed and couldn't be happier. BayAreaMagicFlooring helped us through every stage of the project. Started with material selection, then scheduling the work, demolishing old carpets and finally laying new flooring and baseboards. Majid is very understanding and flexible. As a customer I see this as a big plus. The project was completed in a timely manner and just looks perfect. I would go back to them for the next job - highly recommended. :)"
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Silva's Carpet Cleaning
5.0(
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Silva was professional and extremely helpful.  We threw him a curveball by being very far from where he could park his van, but he worked to figure out a solution to the issue and remained friendly and accommodating throughout.  Overall, a great experience and I would definitely use him again.
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Silvas Carpet Cleaning

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Carpet Stretching questions, answered by experts

No, it works best under synthetic carpets in high-traffic or moisture-prone areas. Avoid using moisture barrier padding under natural fiber carpets like wool, which need air circulation. The barrier can trap the moisture against natural fibers and cause problems. Also, you can skip it in low-risk areas like upstairs guest bedrooms, where the extra protection often isn't worth the added cost.

It is not recommended to install or stretch a carpet without a power stretcher. Skipping essential tools like a power stretcher and a knee kicker will likely result in an improper installation, leaving you with wrinkles, creases, and an unappealing final look. While a knee kicker can provide some limited stretching for thinner carpets, it is not a proper substitute. Attempting to stretch a carpet by hand or with homemade tools can also shorten its lifespan. For the best results, you should buy or rent a stretcher. If you do not want to use a stretcher, it is better to hire a professional for the installation.

While some carpet repair kits exist and only cost around $15, they are not usually appropriate for Berber repair. Typically, they include small pieces of fibers to use as patches, and Berber carpets are typically colored very differently from other kinds of carpets. This is why it is imperative to try and locate a spare piece of carpet from your original installation when you need to patch up an area.

In addition, the tools these kits include are often watered-down versions of the ones you can buy individually from your local hardware store (e.g., the glue in the kit will not be as strong as your hot glue gun or the double-sided carpet tape).

The life span of carpet in a home with children and animals depends on factors like the carpet material’s quality, how frequently you clean and maintain it, and the level of foot traffic. On average, carpets need to be replaced every five to 15 years. Signs of wear, matting, or persistent odors may indicate that it's time to contact a local flooring company to replace your carpet.

Professionals ensure effective adhesion by choosing the right adhesive for the materials, preparing surfaces properly, and applying pressure as needed. This attention to detail ensures durable connections in various applications from construction to repairs.

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