Is it cheaper to install carpet or vinyl flooring?

• <div><p>No, it isn’t less expensive to install carpet compared to vinyl floors. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/carpet-installation-cost-and-advantages.htm">cost of installing carpet</a> can range between $3 and $11 per square foot, so it falls just over the cost of installing vinyl flooring, at an average of $3 to $7 per square foot. High-quality carpeting can also range much higher, even up to $20 per square foot.</p></div>

Can I install carpet myself?

• <div><p>While it’s possible to install carpet yourself, it’s best to hire a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/carpet-installation/">local carpet installer</a> to ensure it’s done correctly and safely. Before installing carpet yourself, check whether the manufacturer’s warranty will remain intact. Many manufacturer’s warranties won’t cover the cost of materials under the warranty if it wasn’t installed by a pro. In addition, you should only install carpet yourself if you’re familiar with the tools required and if the installation is straightforward, not involving things such as floor vents or stairs. </p></div>

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Q: Is it cheaper to install carpet or vinyl flooring?

• <div><p>No, it isn&rsquo;t less expensive to install carpet compared to vinyl floors. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/carpet-installation-cost-and-advantages.htm">cost of installing carpet</a> can range between $3 and $11 per square foot, so it falls just over the cost of installing vinyl flooring, at an average of $3 to $7 per square foot. High-quality carpeting can also range much higher, even up to $20 per square foot.</p></div>

Q: Is installing carpet hard?

• <div><p>Yes, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-replace-carpet.htm">installing or replacing carpet yourself</a> is a challenging DIY project. It involves multiple steps, including the removal of old flooring, underlayment and tack strip installation, careful measuring, and stretching the carpet to prevent it from wrinkling or puckering. Expect to spend at least four days installing carpet if you decide to do it yourself.</p></div>

Q: Can I install carpet myself?

• <div><p>While it&rsquo;s possible to install carpet yourself, it&rsquo;s best to hire a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/carpet-installation/">local carpet installer</a> to ensure it&rsquo;s done correctly and safely. Before installing carpet yourself, check whether the manufacturer&rsquo;s warranty will remain intact. Many manufacturer&rsquo;s warranties won&rsquo;t cover the cost of materials under the warranty if it wasn&rsquo;t installed by a pro. In addition, you should only install carpet yourself if you&rsquo;re familiar with the tools required and if the installation is straightforward, not involving things such as floor vents or stairs. </p></div>

Q: Does replacing carpet add value?

• <div><p>Experts advise that replacing carpeting can bring a 50% to 80% return on investment. However, new carpeting doesn&rsquo;t necessarily add value to your overall home value. Because flooring value heavily depends on taste, it can be tricky to determine whether new carpet will increase your home sale price. Carpeting tends to be a renovation that increases overall comfort and aesthetics for your home, but it&rsquo;s not a big factor in value.</p></div>

Q: How can I hide a visually unpleasant hardwood floor?

• <div><p>If the installer is unwilling to fix the problems and you&rsquo;re not interested in seeking remediation, you could hide a visually unpleasant floor. This will only work if the floor is structurally sound and the only issue you have is the way it looks. The easiest way to do this is to use large area rugs. You can also paint the floor, although that&rsquo;s a labor-intensive job if you want to go the DIY route. </p></div>

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Last update on November 12, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Derek painted the entire main floor of the residence which is 2150 ft.² with ceilings in access of 25 feet in height. His ability to do the job is exceptional, an application and cleanup. He?s the only painter I?ve used that I didn?t have to ask him to caulk corners of walls before he painted...
Premier Image Painting
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Reviewed in April 2025
Did poor job left old floor under mobile home and did not finish project
Second Street Renovations
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Reviewed in February 2017
The estimate was right on the mark, they gave me suggestions on how to save money (what things made the most sense for me to move, etc.). They damaged nothing, they were friendly but respectful. They protected the floor, they didn't mark or ding anything. They worked hard and never lost patience...
Twin City Movers Inc
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Reviewed in April 2016
We woke up to water on the floor and coming through the wall . Then a secondary, unrelated problem was noted, our sump pump wasn't working. A trusted resource recommended Trav's Plumbing; I called and they arrived within an hour. He was great! assessed the problem, checked further to make...
Trav's Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2014
The installers were very polite and professional. They took care not to track on our floors and left everything in perfect condition. They also did a good job explaining the installation and all of the controls.
Sears Roofing
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Reviewed in June 2014
As mentioned above, it went great. These guys are handy and do "everything" as far as contents of house. Normally you hire them when you've had a flood or fire, but in our case, we were getting our hardwood floors refinished, which required getting EVERYTHING off the first floor.
SERVPRO
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Reviewed in April 2013
Wonderful job on floors --- haven't had anyone do floors on hands and knees before! Dusting was great. Careful attention to details. Have had them 5 times & will use every other week hence forward.
LD Cleaning Inc
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Reviewed in May 2012
Andre did a great job--I really liked his business-like, but friendly approach. The carpet was visibly much cleaner and dried pretty quickly. I had asked if he could clean the area rug without doing it on the hardwood floors. He was able to take it out to a clean area of the driveway to do it,...
Absolute Best Carpet & Upholstery Care
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Reviewed in March 2012
He was very prompt when he came to give us an estimate and when he came to do the work. He did the jobs very well. He had to coordinate with the flooring guy (who he has worked with before). They coordinated very well and got the jobs done in 1 day.
Ameriplumb Plumbing Co.
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Reviewed in December 2011
they did a wonderful job i picked out the floor tile and paneling he went and bought the rest i left the decision up to him and they did a wonderful job
K&G Machine Co
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