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Avatar for MPGOLD Cleaning
MPGOLD Cleaning
5.0(
14
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Smyrna, 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
Avatar for Empire Today - Dover
Empire Today - Dover
3.8(
64
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Carpet - Install

Serving Smyrna, 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

36 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 Smyrna, 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%
33 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 Smyrna, 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
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

It is not recommended to install or stretch a carpet without a power stretcher. Skipping essential tools like a power stretcher and a knee kicker will likely result in an improper installation, leaving you with wrinkles, creases, and an unappealing final look. While a knee kicker can provide some limited stretching for thinner carpets, it is not a proper substitute. Attempting to stretch a carpet by hand or with homemade tools can also shorten its lifespan. For the best results, you should buy or rent a stretcher. If you do not want to use a stretcher, it is better to hire a professional for the installation.

Carpet tiles come with a preexisting adhesive backing, which means installing them is as simple as peeling off the paper and sticking them down where they need to go. In other words, no. You won’t need to purchase any separate glue to get your carpet squares situated. It’s already built into the carpet tile itself.

To prevent your dining room carpet from slipping, consider using rug pads or grippers underneath to provide traction and stability. Additionally, ensure the carpet is properly sized and secured to the floor to minimize movement. Regularly check and readjust the rug to maintain its position and safety under your dining room table.

If the installer is unwilling to fix the problems and you’re not interested in seeking remediation, you could hide a visually unpleasant floor. This will only work if the floor is structurally sound and the only issue you have is the way it looks. The easiest way to do this is to use large area rugs. You can also paint the floor, although that’s a labor-intensive job if you want to go the DIY route.

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.

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