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Avatar for Rainbow Carpet Cleaning
Rainbow Carpet Cleaning
4.9(
52
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpet - InstallCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch+2 more

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My carpet looks brand new. Rainbow Carpet Cleaning is a company with integrity, professionalism and excellent customer service."
Carpet Sales/Installation/Repair Project
Carpet Sales/Installation/Repair Project
Carpet Cleaning
Carpet Sales/Installation/Repair Project
Carpet Sales/Installation/Repair Project

+30

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Carpet King
4.7(
235
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The carpet tech showed up on time, did a great job on a very dirty carpet. I would hire them again, and I have already referred Carpet King to my friends here in Palm Desert"
Master Cream Carpet
Guest
Before and After Chair
Tile Cleaning
Couch Cleaning

+9

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Desert Carpet Cleaning
4.8(
75
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Iâ m new to the area. Found this company on Angieâ s. Received a call back quickly and set an appointment for the next day. Chris was very responsive to all my needs and questions. He helped us with an upholstery issue that came up unexpectedly in addition to the carpet cleaning. His costs are competitive. Highly recommend this company."
Response time3 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Carpet Time, Inc.
4.7(
19
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Carpet - Install

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Carpet Time was awesome! They were great at communicating with me, they got me the perfect flooring, and they installed in a timely manner."
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+6

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Taylor's Impressive Carpet Service
4.2(
164
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing! My new vinyl floors are so beautiful. I highly recommend Taylor’s! You will NOT be disappointed!"
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+14

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Rug Botic
5.0(
11
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"RugBotic did an AMAZING job bringing the furniture back to life. Previously dull and dingy, they made them the focal point of the room. Thank you!!"
Professional Rug Cleaning & Restoration
Chair Deep Cleaning – Before & A
Upholstery Deep Cleaning – Complete Stai
Rug Drying Room – After Professional Cle
Rug Deep Cleaning

+7

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All About Cleaning
4.7(
73
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Overall best carpet cleaning job Not to mention a Great price Fast Friendly Honest I would highly recommend to anyone ."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%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.

If you want your carpet to last as long as possible, then yes, you need to install carpet padding. Carpet padding creates a layer of protection between the back of your carpet and the floor beneath it, which decreases friction and reduces wear and tear. Aside from that, carpet padding also helps absorb noise and makes your carpet feel more comfortable underfoot.

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.

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.

No, thick carpet padding isn’t necessarily better than thinner padding. The appropriate padding thickness will depend on the type of carpet and the amount of foot traffic in the area. 

For example, thick padding works well in low-traffic areas, like bedrooms, where you have soft and plush carpeting. However, thick carpet padding can damage low-pile carpet, which is used in the busiest parts of your home (like hallways and entryways). For that reason, it’s best to use thinner, heavier padding underneath carpet in high-traffic areas.

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