What rooms should not have carpet?

• <div><p>Avoid placing carpet in the bathroom or the kitchen. After all, moisture is no friend to carpeting. Beyond that, it’s down to personal preference. Some people dislike when a garage or basement features carpet, but others enjoy it.</p></div>

Should flooring installers be certified or licensed?

• <div><p>When it comes to flooring installers, licensing laws vary from state to state. Even if your state doesn’t require your flooring installer to have a license, your municipality or city might, so it’s a good idea to check with your town before getting started. Be sure to check our <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to review the local general contractor guidelines. </p><p>Hiring an unlicensed flooring installer could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. </p><p>As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:</p><ul><li><p>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</p></li><li><p>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</p></li><li><p>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</p></li><li><p>Paying to advertise their services</p></li><li><p>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</p></li></ul><p>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</p></div>

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Q: Is stain-resistant carpet worth it?

• <div><p>Stain-resistant carpet might be worth it for your household if you have children or pets and expect spills to happen. While it may cost more than you expected upfront, you may save money in the long run if you have to replace your carpet less frequently (thanks to stains not absorbing down into the fibers). </p><p> </p></div>

Q: How do you prepare stairs for a stair runner?

• <div><p>If the stairs are already covered in carpet, you will need to remove the old carpet and possibly the carpet pad. Any damage to the stairs like cracks, loose boards, or creaky treads may also need to be repaired. You may also want to sand and refinish or paint wood stairs before installing a carpet runner.</p></div>

Q: Is a stair runner cheaper than a carpet?

• <div><p>A stair runner can be cheaper than a carpet and will definitely save money over the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/hardwood-floor-refinishing-cost-and-other-factors.htm">cost of refinishing hardwood floors</a> and stairs. The price depends, however, on the fabric and quality of the runner. A wool stair runner can be more expensive than an inexpensive polyester carpet and vice versa. Keep an eye on your budget, knowing that the higher quality the carpet and the carpet pad, the better the carpet will wear over time.</p></div>

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Last update on December 26, 2023

Reviewed in December 2023
Nice to work with. His experience with EV chargers was limited at the time. We are very happy to have our charger installed.
Shafcon
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Reviewed in January 2021
I joined Angie's List for a fee a few days before starting in on this project. I entered detailed information about the sump pump replacement and was offered a fixed price offer that shows HomeAdvisor and Angie's List both at the top header. I made a three hour trip to the property to work on...
HomeAdvisor
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Reviewed in September 2018
Very happy with product, installation and great communication with Chris. Thank you again for taking care of this for us.
Superior Garage Door Service
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Reviewed in November 2017
Spectra made the process of buying granite counter top a very positive experience. Owner Jeff came to house to measure and met us later in day to pick out our our slab. Jeff is great. All of his employee are great. The installers were knowledgeable and explained everything to us. Cleaned up. ...
Spectra Kitchen and Bath
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Reviewed in August 2017
Mr Perre did an excellent carpet repair for me. He reinstalled my hard to work with carpet on stairs and in a bedroom. A very hard worker that did a professional job. would recommend him for all your flooring neids.
FLOORINGSPECIALISTS.US
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Reviewed in December 2015
We got conned by the worst Roofer/contractor in Mendocino county on a <br /> new Metal roof last year. It was a disaster. Ron and his son basically <br /> removed the entire roof and re-installed it properly. They saved and <br /> re-used as many panels as possible to save some cost for me....
Willits Roofing Co
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Reviewed in December 2015
I called the company and within an hour a service technician arrived. He check all my breakers and found the problem to be in the wall switch. The repair went quickly and as a side job I asked if he could install a light fixture. I was expecting to make another appointment but he put it in...
Lawrence Electric, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2013
This went really well! First of all, they built the dock to my requested specs....then they built the ramp, placed the ramp on the dock, hooked up an outboard motor to the whole thing and drove it to my location. They removed my old, rotten railings, installed their new ramp with railings and...
The Dock Factory & Supply Co
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Reviewed in October 2013
We had visited another carpet store that morning, and were kind of blown away by the prices and lack of installation services and knowledge of the product. <br /> We had received another recommendation which happened to be The Carpet Man in Lakeport....so we drove there. We were welcomed,...
Carpet Man
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Reviewed in October 2013
I was greeted at the door.....Told them what I wanted....was immediately shown to the area containing a number of new, shiny <br /> dishwahsers. The ones I was interested in were explained to me, the insides were opened up and further explanations were provided....I made my choice (a white...
Kelseyville Appliance
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Stain-resistant carpet might be worth it for your household if you have children or pets and expect spills to happen. While it may cost more than you expected upfront, you may save money in the long run if you have to replace your carpet less frequently (thanks to stains not absorbing down into the fibers).

If the stairs are already covered in carpet, you will need to remove the old carpet and possibly the carpet pad. Any damage to the stairs like cracks, loose boards, or creaky treads may also need to be repaired. You may also want to sand and refinish or paint wood stairs before installing a carpet runner.

Avoid placing carpet in the bathroom or the kitchen. After all, moisture is no friend to carpeting. Beyond that, it’s down to personal preference. Some people dislike when a garage or basement features carpet, but others enjoy it.

When it comes to flooring installers, licensing laws vary from state to state. Even if your state doesn’t require your flooring installer to have a license, your municipality or city might, so it’s a good idea to check with your town before getting started. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local general contractor guidelines.

Hiring an unlicensed flooring installer could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations.

As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:

The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi

Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.

A stair runner can be cheaper than a carpet and will definitely save money over the cost of refinishing hardwood floors and stairs. The price depends, however, on the fabric and quality of the runner. A wool stair runner can be more expensive than an inexpensive polyester carpet and vice versa. Keep an eye on your budget, knowing that the higher quality the carpet and the carpet pad, the better the carpet will wear over time.

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