What are the pros and cons of installing carpet?

• <div>When choosing whether to install carpet in your home, consider the pros and cons of this change:Pros<ul><li>More affordable than laminate flooring</li><li>Gives the room a warmer feel</li><li>Softer on feet</li><li>Wide variety of textures and colors</li><li>Hides dirt easily</li><li>Faster and easier to install</li></ul>Cons<ul><li>Shows wear and tear more quickly than laminate flooring</li><li>Shows stains</li><li>Soaks up liquids</li><li>May not work well in some areas, such as a bathroom</li><li>Less durable than laminate flooring</li><li>Susceptible to water damage, mold, and mildew</li></ul></div>

Do carpet tiles stay in place?

• <div>Yes. When installed properly, the strong adhesive on carpet tiles keeps them in place while also allowing homeowners the flexibility to peel up an individual tile and replace it if they need to. It’s important to keep in mind that the adhesive on your carpet tiles may take some time to cure, so it’s best to leave them alone for a couple of days after you first install them.</div>

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Reviewed in February 2015
Day's Home Improvement provided exceptional, high quality, professional service from beginning consultations to end-of-job inspection. Throughout the job, communications were on-going and responsive. The crews arrived promptly and demonstrated preplanning for the day's work then commitment to...
Day's Home Improvement
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Reviewed in March 2015
Could not have gone better! David and Mark were so nice and so talented. I am extremely pleased!
ESTES REMODELING
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Reviewed in December 2014
I'm a carpet snob - I like clean carpet. Our dogs are not allowed upstairs but downstairs in my home office is their hang out space and it's carpeted. Needless to say, the carpet was overdue for cleaning. I rarely, if ever, write reviews however, FusionCRS - Ray the technician, and Jason, the...
FusionCRS Cleaning & Restoration Services
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Reviewed in May 2022
Bob’s company worked for us 2 times and performed very well in each case. We added a new 2nd floor room over a completely open area. We also called Edwards after Hurricane Sally for significant repairs. I wouldn’t hesitate to call them again!
Edwards Building and Design Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
They were great. I loved it. They were on time, extremely efficient, and hardworking. I would hire that person again for that company.
Port City Carpet Service
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Reviewed in March 2013
Arrived at the time that was scheduled and came in to look at the areas to be carpeted. Got to work right away. Removed old carpet and installed the new carpet. Except for the noise (very little) of the actual installation they hardly said anything, worked very quietly. Both were very friendly....
Steve's Flooring Installation
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Reviewed in February 2017
Randy and his son were the installers. They were very professional and polite. All old carpeting hauled away and all furniture put back perfect. I didn't have to do a thing! Looks great!
FLOORING AMERICA JONES
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Reviewed in May 2013
i called Martin in the morning and he was able to come do the job that afternoon. He came when he said he would and performed his duties in an efficient manner. I was pleased with the response, the professional manner in which he worked and the quality of workmanship. i would not hesitate to...
Martin's Carpet Service
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

When choosing whether to install carpet in your home, consider the pros and cons of this change:

Pros

More affordable than laminate flooring
Gives the room a warmer feel
Softer on feet
Wide variety of textures and colors
Hides dirt easily
Faster and easier to install

Cons

Shows wear and tear more quickly than laminate flooring
Shows stains
Soaks up liquids
May not work well in some areas, such as a bathroom
Less durable than laminate flooring
Susceptible to water damage, mold, and mildew

If you want your carpet to last as long as possible, then yes, you need to install carpet padding. Carpet padding creates a layer of protection between the back of your carpet and the floor beneath it, which decreases friction and reduces wear and tear. Aside from that, carpet padding also helps absorb noise and makes your carpet feel more comfortable underfoot.

Even if you’re just replacing your carpet and not your baseboards, experts recommend removing existing baseboards before installing new carpet. This allows for a clean and seamless installation without the risk of damaging the baseboards or the carpet. Additionally, removing the baseboards gives you the opportunity to stain or repaint them as well as inspect and repair any underlying issues with the walls or flooring.

Yes. When installed properly, the strong adhesive on carpet tiles keeps them in place while also allowing homeowners the flexibility to peel up an individual tile and replace it if they need to. It’s important to keep in mind that the adhesive on your carpet tiles may take some time to cure, so it’s best to leave them alone for a couple of days after you first install them.

It is normal to glue carpet down, though it’s not the only or the most popular method of installing carpet. Modern techniques include tack strips and stretching the carpet, but you might still find glued carpet in older homes or a home with a DIY’d past. Removing a glued-down carpet will be harder compared to other methods of installation.

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