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Empire Today - Hartford
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

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"They did not come for the scheduled appointment for the carpet install. When I called to notify them no work was done they offered me a$100 credit since we took off work to be home for the appointment and needed to re schedule with them."
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Plow and Property Projects, LLC
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"Excellent Fall lawn cleanup with leaves to the curb, leaves to the curb, lawn mowed and edge trimming around the house and lawn. Price is per hour per person with rounding up to the half hour. Owner on site supervising. Quality job."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Carpet Brothers, LLC
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to Carpet Brothers, LLC! We are the premier professional flooring contractor. We guarantee 100% quality and professional service. We are fully insured, and rushed jobs are available. Please call us today to schedule your appointment! We provide a 1 year labor warranty!

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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Yes, carpet tiles are easy to install—even if you don’t have much DIY experience. In fact, the simple installation process is one of the main reasons that people choose carpet tiles over traditional carpet. Since carpet tiles come in individual squares, they aren’t as heavy or awkward to install as regular carpet. Plus, you don’t need specialized equipment (like knee kickers or carpet stretchers) when installing carpet tiles.

In order to avoid long-lasting waves, indents, or sticking, it’s a good idea to wait at least 24 hours after fresh carpet is laid to put weighty furniture on top of it. However, you can begin walking on your new carpet right after it’s installed, and doing so can actually help it adhere to the floor better.

The type of flooring you choose for your bedroom comes down to personal preference. Many people prefer carpet over hard-surface flooring types (such as hardwood, tile, or stone) in their bedrooms because it’s warmer and cozier. Carpeting also helps muffle sound, which may benefit those who have trouble sleeping.

On the other hand, some folks prefer the look of hardwood over carpet. People with allergies might also opt for non-carpeted flooring since carpet fibers can attract dust, dander, and other allergens.

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.

There are a couple of color options to consider when installing carpet in high-traffic areas (like entrances and stairways). Medium-toned colors and patterned carpets can work well in these parts of your home because dirt and stains can blend in easily. Dark carpets will also conceal marks and spills, but they show lint and other light-colored debris. Consider a medium brown or tan for your high-traffic areas. Either way, it’s best to avoid paler shades, like white and cream, which get dirty easily.

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