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MPGOLD Cleaning
5.0(
15
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Clayton, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn’t be happier with the cleaning service! She did an exceptional job from start to finish. My home looks and smells amazing, and every room was cleaned with so much attention to detail. It’s clear that she takes pride in her work, and it definitely shows. Professional, thorough, reliable, and worth every penny. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for top-quality cleaning services. I’ll definitely be booking again! And the carpet cleaning exceptional!!"
Carpet Cleaning Project
Finished project
Housecleaning Project
Housecleaning Project
Stairs after

+69

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Empire Today - Dover
3.8(
64
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Carpet - Install

Serving Clayton, DE and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very quick and flexible scheduling times, process from start to finish (estimate to installation) was completed in less than a week, and they had all the carpet available immediately."
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

+6

37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Floor Coverings International Middletown, DE
4.4(
9
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Carpet - Install

Serving Clayton, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Job was completed as expected in two days. Got the entire home installed with hardwood except for kitchen and bathroom areas. Dave (Estimate) was professional and patient during the process."
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Living room
Dining room
Foyer

+4

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M.B. Fresh Start
4.6(
7
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Clayton, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

M.B. Fresh Start, We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time2 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
FC Flooring LLC
New to Angi
Carpet - InstallCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Clayton, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At FL Flooring LLC we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

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.

Installing carpet over carpet may affect the warranty of the new carpet. Check with the manufacturer or retailer regarding their warranty policies. Many warranties stipulate specific installation guidelines, and installing carpet over carpet may not comply with these requirements. Voiding the warranty due to improper installation methods can leave you without help in case of issues or defects with the new carpet.

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.

Carpet installers use furniture sliders or blankets to protect your furniture during the installation process. They handle each piece with care to minimize the risk of damage. Additionally, they may employ techniques such as lifting and shifting furniture rather than dragging it across the floor to prevent scratches or other marks. If you have particularly delicate or heavy items that need to be moved, discuss special handling with the installers beforehand.

Many DIYers and pros start installing flooring in the middle of a room to ensure a balanced, symmetrical layout, especially when using tiles or planks. This process is particularly helpful in odd-shaped rooms because it allows you to create a centerline from which to work. Beginning in the center will enable you to work toward the edges so the final layout feels intentional and centered, even if the walls aren’t perfectly square.

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