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Avatar for Floor Coverings International Champaign
Floor Coverings International Champaign
5.0(
8
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Carpet - Install

Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Floor Covering International is the largest in-home flooring franchise in North America and was recently rated the #1 flooring franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine. We have a mobile flooring showroom that brings more than 3,000 products directly to your home, so you do not have to waste a weekend driving from warehouse to warehouse. Our expert Design Associates will give you a free in-home estimate and design consultation on the spot.

Carpet stairs
Carpet
Refinished Wood Floors
Refinished Wood Floors
Refinished Wood Floors

+8

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Drummond Carpet and Upholstery Care
Drummond Carpet and Upholstery Care
3.9(
92
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We were very happy with the results and highly recommend Drummond Carpet and Upholstery Care for having carpeting stretched to reduce wrinkles in it."
Apartment carpet cleaning
Carpet Before
Carpet Cleaning After
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FLOOR SHOW
5.0(
11
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went well. They have always cleaned my carpet! They are hard working people! They did a good job!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can put carpet directly on concrete. However, you need to take certain precautions to ensure the success of the carpet installation. For example, you’ll need to choose a synthetic carpet pad to provide insulation and cushioning and a vapor barrier to prevent moisture from seeping into the carpet.

If the stairs are already covered in carpet, you will need to remove the old carpet and possibly the carpet pad. Any damage to the stairs like cracks, loose boards, or creaky treads may also need to be repaired. You may also want to sand and refinish or paint wood stairs before installing a carpet runner.

Carpet tiles are less expensive than traditional carpet. The average cost of carpet installation is $1,800, or $3 to $11 per square foot. In comparison, carpet tiles cost $2.50 to $11 apiece and can often be bought in bulk cartons. Since you can more easily DIY carpet tiles, you may be able to save on installation costs, too.

Carpet glue is very sticky, but it's not permanent. The glue usually lasts as long as a typical carpet installation, which is five to 15 years. For the best results, you should always use the right type of carpet glue for the area you're using it in. There are carpet glues for high-traffic areas, which are more high-quality and durable than others.

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.

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