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Q: What should I do after removing the carpet?

• <div><p>After carpet removal, prepare for new flooring by assessing the subfloor. You will want to address any imperfections to create a smooth and level base for installation. Remember, proper subfloor preparation is crucial for optimal new flooring results. Consider repairing and replacing damaged areas for a stable foundation. For both wood and concrete subfloors, consider sanding to remove any debris or adhesives remaining thoroughly. </p></div>

Q: Can I slide furniture across the floors in my home?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s better to lift and set down furniture; sliding it across the floor is more likely to cause damage to both the floor and the furniture itself. For very heavy items, consider using a dolly with rubber wheels. It is possible to purchase sliders designed specifically for gliding furniture across floors, but you still risk causing permanent damage to flooring if you use them.</p></div>

Q: Are carpeted stairs safer than stairs with hard surfaces like wood?

• <div><p>Yes, carpeted stairs are generally considered safer than stairs with hard surfaces like wood, vinyl, or tile. Carpet provides more traction, which helps reduce the chances of slips and falls, and its cushioning can lessen the severity of an injury if a fall does occur. Hard surfaces often lack the friction needed for a secure tread and can be quite slippery.</p><p>However, it's worth noting that some carpets can also be slick, particularly if they are brand new, dirty, or made from certain materials. If any stair surface feels too slippery, traction treads can be added to most materials to increase grip and improve safety.</p></div>

Q: Do you install flooring before cabinets?

• <div><p>Whether you install flooring before or after kitchen cabinets depends primarily on the type of flooring you are using. For materials like hardwood, tile, and sheet flooring, the best practice is to install the flooring first. This ensures the cabinets are installed at the correct height and on a stable surface. However, you should not install cabinets on top of floating floors, such as laminate or luxury vinyl plank (LVP). These types of flooring need room to expand and contract with temperature and humidity changes. Placing heavy cabinets on top can restrict this movement, potentially causing the floor to buckle and making the cabinets unstable. For floating floors, install the cabinets first and then lay the flooring up to them. Other reasons to consider installing cabinets before the flooring include saving money on materials (since you won't need flooring under the cabinets) and avoiding potential damage to your new floor during cabinet installation. Additionally, installing cabinets directly on the subfloor might prevent voiding your flooring's warranty.</p></div>

Q: What is the fastest way to remove carpet?

• <div><p>The fastest way to remove carpet is to remove carpet in strips instead of trying to remove it in one large piece. Wear protective equipment such as gloves and goggles, use a utility knife to cut the carpet in long strips, and then pull at the edge of the strip to loosen the staples or glue. Carpet-cutting razor blades are best on your utility knife for the quickest removal. </p></div>

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Last update on October 03, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
The finished floors are lovely. The young man was timely very friendly. When he finished the project he picked up his tools and the mess..He asked if I was happy with the finished product and if I had a problem to give him a call all for a reasonable price…🤗me!!
Redemption Home Improvement LLC
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Reviewed in July 2025
Pivotal installed a french drain system in my beasement Fall 2023. Jeff and his team were very easy to work with and did an ecellent job including cleanup, Pricing was very reasonable. This is a second home for me and flooding in the basement was a constant souce of stress when heavy rains...
Pivotal Basement Solutions
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Reviewed in July 2025
The job that was done was fantastic. Brett Allen the installer was very efficient and had great knowledge of his job
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in April 2025
These guys were great! We had snow breaks installed on our metal roof. These guys were fast and efficient, they were honest and fair. We waited a full year to give a review, to see how the snow breaks and the quality of their work held up. My entire family enjoyed watching the snow breaks work...
Quality Roofing Pro
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Reviewed in March 2025
Our Larson storm door closer was caught by the wind and ripped the bracket away from the exterior door frame. Chris Engle promptly arrived when he said he would. Polite and professional, he accessed the damage and told me what he could do on the spot for the least amount of money. Not a pretty...
Engle construction LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
If you are considering epoxy for your floors anywhere in your home, contact Central Illinois Epoxy! Their choices of color and texture are quite different and more than standard fleck Iâ ve been offered elsewhere. I chose deep, tonal colors for interior floors of a breezeway and garage...
Central Illinois Epoxy, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
Installed crown molding and small amount of painting. They were fast and did a good job.
The Final Point Group, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
This garage door installer was on top of our job from beginning to end. They came out the same day to look at the job. Once the replacement door was received, they were on time to do the work. They worked through the installation in a timely manner. They were always polite and careful to...
Five Star Garage Doors
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Reviewed in December 2020
Installation was excellent. But has been over4 weeks and still not functioning. Customer service is the worst. Say they will call and don't. Have spent hours going round and round with them. Waiting one more week and then will seek legal help.
POWERHOME Solar
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Reviewed in December 2020
I had a great experience with Mas City windows and bath. They installed 7 windows in my house. From the guy who came and told us about the windows to the guys that came and installed them were all very knowledgeable answered every question I had. I am having them come back and do the rest of my...
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Central Illinois Epoxy, LLC

4.9(

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Serving Altona, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The crew was efficient, quick and good at what they do. Finished product is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Price was less than we thought it would be since our original garage floor was in really bad shape. Would highly recommend this company."

+89

Response time3 days

Response rate92%

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Central Illinois Epoxy LLC

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Serving Altona, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Everything went wonderful. Mike and Terry did an excellent job, they were prompt, friendly, excellent knowledge of the product, the price was great. I would hire them again and recommend them to everybody. Our floor is beautiful and we have had so many compliments on it."

+58

Response time11 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Cavalry Custom Coatings

4.9(

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Serving Altona, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Would definitely recommend Andrew. He is a veteran with great work ethics and always responded promptly. Our garage floor and steps looks amazing. Very good value. Five stars all the way through."

Whisper Grey Base Coat with Lanai Grey Flake

+313

Response time10 hrs

10 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by97%of homeowners

Serving Altona, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with Sentri Homes - their customer service was excellent. They sent a subcontractor to install some vinyl laminate in my bathroom and he ended up getting glue all over the carpet in our bedroom. The sub ended up ghosting both me and Sentri, leaving me stuck with a ruined carpet. Sentri stuck with me for over a month to get the carpet replaced with the identical original and to get the vinyl job 100% completed. The carpet was a Home Depot exclusive and Sentri handled everything with them. I will be using Sentri for a much bigger renovation I have coming up soon, because I know that they will make sure everything gets done right no matter what problems come up. The vinyl looks great too."

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Feel Good Contracting, LLC

New to Angi

Serving Altona, IL and surrounding areas

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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

Serving Altona, IL 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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Tile Installation Services LLC

New to Angi

Serving Altona, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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. 10 years ex[erience.

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Serving Altona, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thank you synergy floor! Our backsplash and new flooring look awesome!! We are very happy with the the results! From beginning to end!!"

+525

Response time1 day

Response rate94%

Recommended by96%of homeowners

Serving Altona, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did an excellent job, showed up on time, cleaned up after they finished. My garage floor looks wonderful , it was crumbly, cement loose and flaking, little stones all over. Now it is clean and pretty!"

Response time7 hrs

Response rate96%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Ron's Floor Sanding Service

4.6(

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Serving Altona, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"His attention to detail and knowledge to repair and replace damaged sections of flooring is outstanding"

+14

Response time7 hrs

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts

After carpet removal, prepare for new flooring by assessing the subfloor. You will want to address any imperfections to create a smooth and level base for installation. Remember, proper subfloor preparation is crucial for optimal new flooring results. Consider repairing and replacing damaged areas for a stable foundation. For both wood and concrete subfloors, consider sanding to remove any debris or adhesives remaining thoroughly.

It’s better to lift and set down furniture; sliding it across the floor is more likely to cause damage to both the floor and the furniture itself. For very heavy items, consider using a dolly with rubber wheels. It is possible to purchase sliders designed specifically for gliding furniture across floors, but you still risk causing permanent damage to flooring if you use them.

Yes, carpeted stairs are generally considered safer than stairs with hard surfaces like wood, vinyl, or tile. Carpet provides more traction, which helps reduce the chances of slips and falls, and its cushioning can lessen the severity of an injury if a fall does occur. Hard surfaces often lack the friction needed for a secure tread and can be quite slippery.

However, it's worth noting that some carpets can also be slick, particularly if they are brand new, dirty, or made from certain materials. If any stair surface feels too slippery, traction treads can be added to most materials to increase grip and improve safety.

Whether you install flooring before or after kitchen cabinets depends primarily on the type of flooring you are using. For materials like hardwood, tile, and sheet flooring, the best practice is to install the flooring first. This ensures the cabinets are installed at the correct height and on a stable surface. However, you should not install cabinets on top of floating floors, such as laminate or luxury vinyl plank (LVP). These types of flooring need room to expand and contract with temperature and humidity changes. Placing heavy cabinets on top can restrict this movement, potentially causing the floor to buckle and making the cabinets unstable. For floating floors, install the cabinets first and then lay the flooring up to them. Other reasons to consider installing cabinets before the flooring include saving money on materials (since you won't need flooring under the cabinets) and avoiding potential damage to your new floor during cabinet installation. Additionally, installing cabinets directly on the subfloor might prevent voiding your flooring's warranty.

The fastest way to remove carpet is to remove carpet in strips instead of trying to remove it in one large piece. Wear protective equipment such as gloves and goggles, use a utility knife to cut the carpet in long strips, and then pull at the edge of the strip to loosen the staples or glue. Carpet-cutting razor blades are best on your utility knife for the quickest removal.

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