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Kevin's Carpet Cleaning
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For Business+2 more

Serving Akron, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great job. Very professional. Highly recommend him. He moved big pieces of furniture and cleaned under my king sized bed. Put everything back where it belonged. Very nice man. would call on him again."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
S-P-A Carpet Cleaning LLC - Ahabanza Facebook
5.0(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Akron, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On time as scheduled, did a great job cleaning carpets at a good price. I pointed out stained areas and other areas I was concerned about. All carpets look and smell great and he was able to remove all the stains. I will definitely hire him again when the carpets need cleaning."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Carpet Guy
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1
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For BusinessCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Akron, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Carpet Guy is Indiana's premier carpet company. With decades of combined experience, you can rest assured that we will get the job done to your exact specifications the first time, every time! Call us today and find out for yourself how thorough and precise our work truly is! \n \n\n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KINSEY'S PROFESSIONAL FLOOR INSTALLATION
5.0(
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For BusinessCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Akron, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Over the years I've had the pleasure of working with Kinsey's Professional Floor Installation for multiple projects and every experience was exceptional from start to finish. Their team demonstrated remarkable professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail throughout the entire process. Kinsey's team was punctual, communicative, and respectful of my space, making the entire experience seamless. I highly recommend Kinsey's for anyone seeking reliable, top-tier floor installation services. Their commitment to excellence truly stands out."
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Installing carpet padding is mostly a matter of measuring the room and cutting the carpet pad to size with a utility knife. You can save some money on carpet installation costs by doing it yourself. Before installing the carpet padding, you should install the tack strips around the room’s perimeter and prepare the subfloor by cleaning and making any necessary repairs. Then, unroll the carpet pad and cut sections as needed. Staple the carpet pad to the subfloor along the edges, leaving the tack strips exposed.

There could be several reasons why your carpet padding has adhered to the floor. Some of the most common reasons include:

  • There was intentional gluing or stapling to the surface.

  • The polyurethane and floor bonded over years of wear.

  • Pet urine, spills, or other substances leaked through the carpet and created a sticky surface.

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 removing pet urine odors to prevent future problems.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

Avoid plush, high-pile, or thick carpets on your stairs because they can increase the risk of slipping and wear down quickly in busy homes. Also, ensure the carpet you install is stain-resistant, particularly if you select a light color.

New carpet installation offers warmth, comfort, and aesthetic appeal. It can improve indoor air quality by trapping dust particles and provides a sound-dampening effect, which is beneficial for creating quiet environments.

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