What happens if you don’t put padding under carpet?

• <div><p>If you don’t put padding under your carpet, the carpet won’t be protected from wear on the underside. This could result in a shorter life span for your carpet and increased <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/carpet-repair-cost.htm">carpet repair costs</a> over time. An unpadded carpet can also be less comfortable to walk on, depending on your subfloor and the type of carpet.</p></div>

Should I carpet my stairs?

• <div><p>Carpeting has a few benefits on stairs in addition to being a cost-effective floor covering. It absorbs sound, dampening footsteps. It also provides additional traction, which is especially important if you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/install-linoleum-flooring.htm">install linoleum floors</a>, epoxy flooring, or any other floor covering that can become slippery if you’re wearing socks. Therefore, carpets can help prevent slips. </p></div>

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Q: Is it possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet?

• <div><p>While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you don’t put padding under carpet?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t put padding under your carpet, the carpet won&rsquo;t be protected from wear on the underside. This could result in a shorter life span for your carpet and increased <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/carpet-repair-cost.htm">carpet repair costs</a> over time. An unpadded carpet can also be less comfortable to walk on, depending on your subfloor and the type of carpet.</p></div>

Q: What is the price range for installing carpet per square foot?

• <div><p>Depending on carpet type and labor, costs range from $3 to $12 per square foot.</p></div>

Q: Which flooring is 100% waterproof?

• <div><p>Porcelain tile, ceramic tile, and polished concrete come closest to fully waterproof, since water cannot pass through the material itself. Floors with a fiberboard core, like some waterproof laminate, resist water but absorb standing spills over time. Wipe up spills quickly to protect any floor.</p></div>

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Last update on March 06, 2026

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The people at Mad City are some of the best to work with for new windows! They are all about customer service, from their salespeople, their installers and their customer service the only thing they care about is making sure the customer is satisfied!!
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in September 2024
Dustan Fenton and his crew did a great job replacing the shingles on our house. He was easy to communicate with, prompt, and the cost was reasonable. They did a great job cleaning up afterwards. We highly recommend this company!
Fenton's Construction & Landscaping
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Reviewed in August 2024
Trent from Hoekstra Electric did a great job at installing some new outlets for me in my office in my basement. I had called to inquire about if it would be possible to get outlets in my office and a rough idea on what it would cost. When Trent showed up, he offered to get them installed for me...
HOEKSTRA ELECTRIC LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
I would give them 6 stars if I could!! They were prompt, efficient, knowledgeable, good with my dog, and weÃ¢Â Â re fantastic with follow-up after the install.
Dog Guard
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Reviewed in April 2018
His pleasantness and urgency to get me quotes and install
Jason Cyr Kitchens, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2015
From the beginning it was a horrible experience. I got quotes from multiple companies in July and in October gave Peter's the go ahead to install the geothermal. After two weeks they finally called me to get the boring scheduled. Two more weeks past and nobody had showed up yet. I called...
Peters Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in November 2013
The guy that owns the company, Dave Baum, admitted he was not licensed to do plumbing, however assured me his guys were. His guys told me otherwise. none of these people have proper credentials to do the jobs they are hired for. They have experience, yes, but as you can see from the grades I...
Commercial Contractors
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Reviewed in December 2011
He arrived 15 minutes early! Covered the floor in front of fireplace with a blanket. Told me his observations and went to work cleaning the chimney. Told him we were experiencing a cold draft and he inspected the outside air intake and also went on the roof to check from above. Found that the...
Clean Sweep Chimney Care LLC
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Reviewed in December 2011
Long story, we moved into our 1981 home and after a few weeks my dryer was losing power to tumble the clothes. Finally it quit altogether. I called in an appliance man who said the motor was burnt out. He order a new one, installed it, and it would barely tumble our clothes. To make a long story...
Wellington Electric Inc
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Reviewed in June 2011
The work was done well. The Work was done fast. The cosmestics of the work ids not appealing at all. The heating unit was set on cement blocks and not tied to it at all other than by the top venting system. Nothing was done to make it look better. The heating exhaust vent and A/C lines are...
Mt Pleasant Heating And Plumbing
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KL NELSON HARDWOOD FLOORS

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Flooring - Install, Repair, or RefinishLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - Install - For Business+15 more

Serving Mount Pleasant, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"Kenneth & co were very professional and got the job done right. Very neat work and cleaned up after they were done. Would Highly recommend anyone who wants a pro for their hardwood flooring installation. Kenneth also took care of many smaller hurdles with the project and it helped make our move and transition easier. Very easy to work with and very reliable company. Marvelous service."

Repairing floorboards and recarpeting stairs

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Response time6 days

Response rate100%

Recommended by72%of homeowners

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Feel Good Contracting, LLC

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Laminate Wood or Stone Flooring - RepairVinyl or Linoleum Sheet Flooring or Tiles - RepairWood Flooring - Repair or Partially Replace

Serving Mount Pleasant, IA and surrounding areas

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Flooring Remodeling And More

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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Mount Pleasant, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"He is great, responds quickly, constant communication, and has quality work"

Response time3 days

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Johnson's Floor Covering - Home Facebook

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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Mount Pleasant, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"He was quick and quality job."

Response time4 days

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LEGACY CONSTRUCTION & HAULING, LLC

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Laminate Wood or Stone Flooring - RepairVinyl or Linoleum Sheet Flooring or Tiles - RepairWood Flooring - Repair or Partially Replace

Serving Mount Pleasant, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"We have a large 2 building commercial retail/office complex 3 stories tall that we have been completely renovating the exterior on. They have been replacing siding, adding trim, airless painting etc… they can pretty much do what ever you need them to do. Great work, awesome people to work with. We plan on having them back once warmer weather returns."

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Laminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - Install - For BusinessLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Not Provided by Consumer+5 more

Serving Mount Pleasant, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"Customer service and pricing - great! They were able to complete my small job on the spot."

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Not Provided by ConsumerLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Provided by ConsumerLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Repair+3 more

Serving Mount Pleasant, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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Credit card accepted

"good work and fair price"

Response time6 hrs

Response rate95%

Recommended by66%of homeowners

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Gonzalez Flooring, LLC

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Wood Flooring - Repair or Partially Replace

Serving Mount Pleasant, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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Offers commercial services

Gonzalez Flooring is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We are a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

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Dave Navarro Construction

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Serving Mount Pleasant, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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"The workmanship was excellent. The work was completed within the time frame agreed upon as well as the price quoted. Everything was done very professionally from start to finish. I HIGHLY recommend Dave Navarro Construction for any interior remodeling. I will definitely use him again - without hesitation."

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Emerald Painting & Remodeling LLC

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Serving Mount Pleasant, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

If you don’t put padding under your carpet, the carpet won’t be protected from wear on the underside. This could result in a shorter life span for your carpet and increased carpet repair costs over time. An unpadded carpet can also be less comfortable to walk on, depending on your subfloor and the type of carpet.

Carpeting has a few benefits on stairs in addition to being a cost-effective floor covering. It absorbs sound, dampening footsteps. It also provides additional traction, which is especially important if you install linoleum floors, epoxy flooring, or any other floor covering that can become slippery if you’re wearing socks. Therefore, carpets can help prevent slips.

Depending on carpet type and labor, costs range from $3 to $12 per square foot.

Porcelain tile, ceramic tile, and polished concrete come closest to fully waterproof, since water cannot pass through the material itself. Floors with a fiberboard core, like some waterproof laminate, resist water but absorb standing spills over time. Wipe up spills quickly to protect any floor.

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