Is carpet nailed or glued?

• <div><p>Carpet is most often affixed to the floor by tacks in tack strips rather than nailed or glued directly to the subfloor. The tack strips are nailed to wood subfloors. Even if you want to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-install-carpet-on-concrete.htm">install carpet over concrete</a>, you’ll adhere the tack strips to the concrete with masonry nails or a liquid adhesive. </p></div>

Do carpet tiles stay in place?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: Is stain-resistant carpet worth it?

• <div><p>Stain-resistant carpet might be worth it for your household if you have children or pets and expect spills to happen. While it may cost more than you expected upfront, you may save money in the long run if you have to replace your carpet less frequently (thanks to stains not absorbing down into the fibers). </p><p> </p></div>

Q: What flooring is most resistant to pet accidents?

• <div><p>Sealed tile, polished concrete, and rigid core vinyl resist pet accidents best. Their sealed, non-porous surfaces stop urine from soaking in, so a quick wipe handles messes.</p></div>

Q: Is Pergo flooring waterproof?

• <div><p>Pergo flooring is waterproof, right down to the bevels. The company claims that the material has a 100% watertight surface. Of course, this depends on how expertly the flooring was installed, so make sure to do some research before choosing an installation pro.</p></div>

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Last update on March 06, 2026

Reviewed in March 2026
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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Customers say: Quick response

"KL Nelson ans Son arrived on time to install the hardwood floors that we purchased from LL Flooring. He did a perfect job and was polite and explained the detail."

Repairing floorboards and recarpeting stairs

Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation Project

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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

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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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

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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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

Free estimates

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

Free estimates

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

Free estimates

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!

Response time10 mins

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Dave Navarro Construction

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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

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."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Emerald Painting & Remodeling LLC

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Concrete Floor Coating-Apply

Serving Mount Pleasant, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

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

Carpet is most often affixed to the floor by tacks in tack strips rather than nailed or glued directly to the subfloor. The tack strips are nailed to wood subfloors. Even if you want to install carpet over concrete, you’ll adhere the tack strips to the concrete with masonry nails or a liquid adhesive.

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.

Stain-resistant carpet might be worth it for your household if you have children or pets and expect spills to happen. While it may cost more than you expected upfront, you may save money in the long run if you have to replace your carpet less frequently (thanks to stains not absorbing down into the fibers).

Sealed tile, polished concrete, and rigid core vinyl resist pet accidents best. Their sealed, non-porous surfaces stop urine from soaking in, so a quick wipe handles messes.

Pergo flooring is waterproof, right down to the bevels. The company claims that the material has a 100% watertight surface. Of course, this depends on how expertly the flooring was installed, so make sure to do some research before choosing an installation pro.

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