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Q: Is it easy to remove carpet?

• <div><p>Most DIYers can learn how to remove carpet although it&rsquo;s time and labor-intensive. However, if you have glued-down carpet and are concerned about damaging the substrate below, it's best to call a professional carpet remover. Also, removing glue-down carpet is more work than dealing with wall-to-wall carpet because you have to get rid of all traces of the adhesive from your subfloor to prepare it for a new installation. </p></div>

Q: What is the process for installing carpet in a home?

• <div><p>Carpet installation typically starts with removing the old flooring, preparing the subfloor, laying underpadding for cushioning, and securing the new carpet with tack strips, making precise cuts to fit room dimensions.</p></div>

Q: What stops cats from peeing in the house?

• <div><p>Your cat may pee in the house in spots where cats have previously left urine stains, so make sure to clean any pet urine stains thoroughly. Avoid using ammonia cleaners if you have cats, as the smell can also attract them to relieve themselves. </p></div>

Q: How can you tell if carpet is good quality?

• <div><p>You can tell a carpet is good quality if it&rsquo;s made of a soft, durable material and has a good face weight and density. When comparing two similar carpets, the higher the face weight, the more durable the carpet tends to be. The same goes for carpet density. A higher density of two similar carpets often indicates better quality. The ideal carpet face weight and density values depend on the carpet material and type. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take for laminate flooring to settle?

• <div><p>Laminate flooring takes about 24 to 48 hours to settle. Before this, planks are not completely acclimated to your home, and walking on them could cause shifting and permanent damage to the flooring. You should allow floorboards to acclimate for 48 to 72 hours before installing so that they can adjust to your home&rsquo;s humidity and temperature levels, but they will continue to acclimate and settle after installation. For this reason, avoid placing any furniture in the room for 72 hours after installation.</p><p>Your floors will continue to settle for a few months after installation, becoming less bouncy as they rest.</p></div>

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Last update on August 14, 2024

Reviewed in August 2024
Always answered or talked about my concerns without transferring me to multiple people. Knowledgeable, explained each step, installer was immaculate with cleanup. No complaints from us
Bath Fitter
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Reviewed in August 2024
I've had a hard time getting electrical work done so I tried Angi.com to see if there was someone local that could come out to do my welding 220v 50 amp circuit upgrade. Ricks Electric immediately reached out to talk about the project, after sending a couple pics I was fit into the schedule next...
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Reviewed in September 2022
Great professional installation of windows in our old home. The workers were very informative of what they were doing and very respectful while my wife was working from home.
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in December 2021
I recently purchased an older home and asked James from English river Plumbing services to assess several plumbing issues and concerns. He was prompt, professional, and practical with his advice. The first job was to install a tub and shower combo. Throughout the process, from deciding what to...
English River Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2020
Very knowledgeable and professional. I was very impressed with the time spent in fully explaining my options and the pros and cons of each. They were respectful of my home during the installation, laying down drop cloths and even though it was raining and my furnace is in a dirt crawl space they...
Harris Boyz Heating and Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in August 2019
Tyler did a fantastic job sanding and refinishing our old, painted, wide plank pine floors. They had several coats of paint on them and had several cobbled repairs in them, we were unsure how they would turn out. Tyler was slightly hesitant to take on painted floors, but we assured him we did...
Hardwood Design, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2018
Darrin does high quality work and is worth the money. We had a wood fence installed and connected to an existing wood fence. Darrins fence is a lot better quality than the old fencing that we plan to have him replace the old fencing in the Spring. Also he built custom 5 gates for us that are...
Schwind, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2018
Got over sold from the start! Yearly filters are expensive. Every other year your looking at $500 for filter and system. Which salesman didnt tell us about. Had a leak in their hosing which soaked our basement then the installer forgot to plug in our sump pump and really flooded the basement...
Rainsoft Of NE Iowa Inc
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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 July 2016
Friendly and polite. Kept busy and we're done in just a few hours. Cleaned up after themselves quite well. Installations look great.
Window Depot USA of Eastern Iowa
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KL NELSON HARDWOOD FLOORS

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

Serving Washington, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"The service was amazing from start to finish. I love how family oriented the company is. The pricing was affordable and they completed the flooring before my established deadline. They were amazing and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect! Thank you for everything I would highly recommend to anyone who’s looking for new flooring!"

Repairing floorboards and recarpeting stairs

Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation Project

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Recommended by75%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 Washington, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Got my pocket door back on track and was very polite. Thank you!"

+13

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Concrete Floor Coating-Apply

Serving Washington, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Marcus and Josh did a great job and had a great attitude and very hard workers"

Response time2 days

5 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by80%of homeowners

Wood Flooring - Install or Completely ReplaceLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Not Provided by Consumer+2 more

Serving Washington, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Sentri Homes provided the most professional flooring service I’ve ever had. The LVP installation turned out absolutely beautiful, and I was amazed at how quickly everything was completed without sacrificing quality. The crew was fast, accurate, and extremely detail-oriented from start to finish. Everything was installed cleanly, precisely, and with real craftsmanship. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and far beyond what I expected. I would absolutely recommend Sentri Homes to anyone needing flooring installed."

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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 Washington, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Feel good contracting LLC is here to make home improvements easy and affordable

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Ascended Constructions

New to Angi

Laminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Not Provided by ConsumerLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Provided by Consumer+1 more

Serving Washington, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

Were a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Flooring Remodeling And More

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

Serving Washington, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"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 Washington, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was quick and quality job."

Response time4 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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

Serving Washington, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"Nick and Matt did a good job on my siding repair. They were quick in getting a quote to me and then found the materials for the job quickly too. Friendly and very responsive."

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Flooring - Install, Repair, or RefinishLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - Install - For Business+9 more

Serving Washington, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Taylor and Aubrey were excellent workers, worked hard until the work was done, and pay excellent attention to detail. They take great pride in doing a good job and follow instructions very well. They learned new tasks quickly and were able to apply what they learned to new situations moving forward. Great workers for a large variety of tasks, including serious hard work."

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Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts

Most DIYers can learn how to remove carpet although it’s time and labor-intensive. However, if you have glued-down carpet and are concerned about damaging the substrate below, it's best to call a professional carpet remover. Also, removing glue-down carpet is more work than dealing with wall-to-wall carpet because you have to get rid of all traces of the adhesive from your subfloor to prepare it for a new installation.

Carpet installation typically starts with removing the old flooring, preparing the subfloor, laying underpadding for cushioning, and securing the new carpet with tack strips, making precise cuts to fit room dimensions.

Your cat may pee in the house in spots where cats have previously left urine stains, so make sure to clean any pet urine stains thoroughly. Avoid using ammonia cleaners if you have cats, as the smell can also attract them to relieve themselves.

You can tell a carpet is good quality if it’s made of a soft, durable material and has a good face weight and density. When comparing two similar carpets, the higher the face weight, the more durable the carpet tends to be. The same goes for carpet density. A higher density of two similar carpets often indicates better quality. The ideal carpet face weight and density values depend on the carpet material and type.

Laminate flooring takes about 24 to 48 hours to settle. Before this, planks are not completely acclimated to your home, and walking on them could cause shifting and permanent damage to the flooring. You should allow floorboards to acclimate for 48 to 72 hours before installing so that they can adjust to your home’s humidity and temperature levels, but they will continue to acclimate and settle after installation. For this reason, avoid placing any furniture in the room for 72 hours after installation.

Your floors will continue to settle for a few months after installation, becoming less bouncy as they rest.

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