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J & W Carpet Service
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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Credit card accepted

"Wayne came day after I called. Did an amazing job of stretching and cleaning my 50-year-old white carpet. It looks brand new. Also installed new carpeting in my hall. He was very considerate and respectful. He replaced the furniture and made sure I was completely satisfied. I highly recommend him."
Response time1 hour
Response rate89%
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Mr Carpet Shop at Home
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"Everything went great! I would highly recommend Mr. Carpet and will definitely use them again!"
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Exposition Carpet
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

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Warranties offered

"I've used Exposition Carpeting for more than 20 years now.  They have an excellent selection and are extremely helpful, and their prices are reasonable.  When our basement flooded last year, we had wanted to get the same carpeting that had been ruined in the flood, but it was discontinued.  They were SO helpful in poring over books and helping us find something very similar.  There was a miscommunication among their staff which caused our order to be somewhat delayed, but that was the first time I'd had anything less than a stellar experience with them. 
I highly recommend them.  They also have a great "remnant room" with great prices if you're looking to carpet smaller rooms."
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RG Prestige
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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"They took a look at my carpet and gave me a reasonable quote. I agreed, and they stretched my carpet and fixed all the wrinkles. They were super professional and did a great job."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Exposition Flooring Design Center, Inc.
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a premier carpet and flooring store in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago. We offer a large range of goods including carpeting, area rugs, hardwood flooring, laminate, stone, carpet tile and more. We carry both residential and commercial goods. We can provide, fabricate, and install all your flooring needs, whether it be a small area rug, an entire house, a film set, apartment stairs or hallways, or even an entire theatre!\n\nTake a look at our our gallery and our Instagram for pictures of jobs we've done and some area rugs we carry. Stock changes constantly, so come by today to see what we have. You can get information about style and color or browse through room scenes to get an idea of which products you would like to use in our gallery. If you don't see what you want, chances are we can find it. Give us a call or send an email to give us more information.

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TNT Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

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Emergency services offered

"Had the carpeting in my home cleaned by Chris. I'm quite pleased, especially since the carpets were dry in no time. Chris was very nice and polite."
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CPR Carpet Revival
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had our carpet pulled a few weeks ago and are very happy with the results. Mr Thompson gave us an estimate and got the job done in just a few days. The estimate he gave us was by far the lowest. He is very meticulous, efficient and cleaned up afterwards. I highly recommend him for any carpet work that needs to be done."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Show Flooring
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1952

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am so happy I hired Show Carpet USA. They did a great job! Very professional, and fast service. They accommodated me with a very short notice installment. The carpet looks great. Very friendly, and affordable. I recommend them for sure, and will be using them again in my future projects."
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Carpet Stretching questions, answered by experts

Steam cleaning is the best way to clean a carpet to enhance the color and texture of the fibers. You can either rent a steam cleaner and clean the carpet yourself or hire a local carpet cleaning team for a more thorough pass.

When deciding whether to repair or replace your carpet, consider its age, the extent of the damage, and its location. It's often best to replace the entire carpet if the damage is extensive, such as large sections needing replacement, or if it's caused by water, which can lead to mold problems. Similarly, if your carpet is nearing a decade old, replacement is likely the more logical choice. On the other hand, consider repairing your carpet if the damage is localized to one spot, like minor rips or snags, the carpet is still relatively new, or the damage is in a low-traffic area of your home.

Standard padding works like a sponge. It absorbs liquid, soaking up every drop of moisture that hits it. Moisture barrier padding does the opposite because it has a waterproof coating made of plastic film, rubber, or treated foam. It doesn’t absorb spills and keeps them on the surface instead, so you can clean them up before they damage your subfloor. 

You can use a carpet patch to replace a single section of carpet. You’ll cut out the damaged section and then replace it with a caret patch. The patch should be the same color as the existing carpet. You can also hire a professional carpet repair company to get it done. 

Decent carpet will last around 10 years on stairs. Some less durable carpets, like polyester, will only last five years on stairs. The ideal carpet, like wool or nylon, can last about 15 to 25 years. You’ll know when to replace it when it starts wearing down. You may have to replace it sooner if it's stained, whether due to water damage or pets.

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