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Custom Carpet Cleaning
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had David clean my wall to wall carpet. He was prompt, professional, very accommodating and did a beautiful job. My carpet looks great. Will definitely hire him again. Thank you, David."
Instiutue of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration
Call (959) 217-9897
Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
99 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Plow and Property Projects, LLC
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For Business

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

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.

Installing carpet over carpet may negatively impact the resale value of your home. While it offers a quick fix, potential buyers may view it as a temporary solution rather than a long-term investment in quality flooring. Properly installed and maintained flooring adds value to a home, so removing the existing carpet and installing new flooring may be a better option to attract prospective buyers and maximize resale value.

If you have a concrete subfloor, you must secure the carpet padding with adhesive or glue. However, if you have a wooden subfloor, use staples instead. Removing a glued-down carpet can be difficult and time-consuming, so it’s best to avoid glue when possible.

Yes, there are plenty of ways to lay stair carpet without grippers, such as carpet adhesive, magnetic flooring, or staples. Adhesive may be your best bet if you don’t want grippers, as it will most likely stick the best and cause the least amount of damage. However, if you’re looking for an easy fix, grippers are one of the best solutions you can purchase.

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.

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