Why does padding stick to the floors?

• <div><p>There could be several reasons why your carpet padding has adhered to the floor. Some of the most common reasons include:</p><ul><li><p>There was intentional gluing or stapling to the surface.</p></li><li><p>The polyurethane and floor bonded over years of wear.</p></li><li><p>Pet urine, spills, or other substances leaked through the carpet and created a sticky surface.</p></li></ul><p>If the carpeting in the home has not been changed in a long time, clearing off the padding underneath could be difficult. Pet urine can wreak havoc on carpeting and the flooring underneath. If you plan to reinstall carpeting, remember to use proper cleaning techniques for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-get-smell-pet-urine-out-carpet.htm">removing pet urine odors</a> to prevent future problems.</p></div>

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Q: Can you have carpet without padding?

• <div><p>Technically, you can install carpet without padding. While skipping the padding can help you save on the project, it will make the carpet less comfortable and show uneven spots or imperfections in the subfloor. Because carpet padding protects the back of the carpet from wear, a carpet without padding can wear out faster than one with it. Carpet padding also cuts down on noise, so forgoing it can affect the acoustics in the room.</p></div>

Q: Are stairs safer with or without carpet?

• <div><p>In some cases, stairs without carpet are actually slipperier than carpeted stairs, but if the carpet is brand new, dirty, or just slick, it may seem like your stairs are the most slippery ones in existence. Fortunately, traction treads can be added over most stair surface materials, increasing the traction you&rsquo;re able to get and reducing the risk of slipping. </p></div>

Q: What factors affect carpet installation costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on carpet type, labor rates, and additional services like padding or transitions.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to install carpet over tile?

• <div><p>On average, installing carpet costs between $3 and $11 per square foot, depending on factors like the carpet material, style, and labor rates in your area. Sometimes, installers will include carpet removal in these costs, so if you don&rsquo;t have any carpet to remove, you can save time and spend less money on labor.</p></div>

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Last update on November 20, 2025

Reviewed in March 2025
Rubio and his crew were very professionally, efficient and a lot of attention to detail. They cleaned up the old pad, carpet tack, and installed Pergo Gold LVP tile oad, and Pergo LVP, I had purchased at a big box store. Because of his excellent work we intend on using him to install carpet in...
DJ Rury Carpets Corp
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Reviewed in September 2013
Three workers arrived on time on the date that was scheduled.. The first day they removed carpeting from the living room, dining room, one bedroom and the hallway. Then installed the carpeting in those areas. Came back the next day and removed carpeting and installed new carpeting in the...
Ron's Carpet, Inc
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Reviewed in January 2012
In the last couple of years we have had him at least 5 different times and I have been pleased with him.
Ralph's Floor Fashions
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Reviewed in January 2012
.They replaced a small piece of carpeting in the hallway. They have done other stuff for me to. They did two bedrooms of laminate, but that was two years ago. They took out the old carpet and discarded it and cleaned up after themselves.
FAULK'S FLOOR COVERING & APPLS
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Reviewed in February 2015
Steam Green did an amazing job cleaning our exceptionally dirty carpeting. It had been at least 6 years (if ever) since the last cleaning. They removed stains that I never expected would come out (shoe polish for example). The carpeting looks amazing!! They even moved all of the furniture...
Steam Green Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in December 2014
We contacted Jim and another contractor after reviewing comments on Angie's list. We decided to contract the work with Jim after doing a walk through with him. His comments and suggestions made us feel like we could trust him to do whatever was needed to update our 1960's home. We thought his...
Vance Remodeling and Restoration
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Reviewed in August 2014
Steve was a joy to work with. Not only was he personable but was efficient, professional and an overall nice guy. In working on one of the rooms in an old farmhouse he found he had to lay a subfloor which we thought would delay the job. He had it done in record time, and it was amazing. We...
Myers Flooring Installations
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Reviewed in March 2016
They worked with us as we moved furniture around and did two rooms at a time as we installed all new carpeting on our first floor. One or two seams sort of show. Overall they did a great job.
Masinelli Floor Coverings
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