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Floors by Michael
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Carpet - Install

Serving Auburn, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1951

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Michael’s Floor Cover recently installed LVP in two of my bedrooms and living room, and they did a wonderful job! They brought samples to my house so I could see it with my color couch and walls, and within a couple of days they called to get the floors installed. The install went pretty quick and look great."
Michaels Flooring
Michaels Flooring
Michaels Flooring
Michaels Flooring
Michaels Flooring

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Ecosential Clean
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Auburn, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mark ,texted when on his way, he spent a couple hours throughly cleaning our carpet and he even cleaned our sectional, even though we didn't expect that, overall our carpet looks like new again!"
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+4

Response time1 day
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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His elite touch cleaning service llc
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Auburn, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This company I would Highly recommend. Very Professional, Friendly went over and beyond what I had expected. House looks WAY better then it did when I moved in 7 years ago. Sorry no photos, the Lenses are cracked on my phone."
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

While it is possible to install carpet yourself, it is a challenging DIY project that requires precise measurement, proper cutting skills, and knowledge of correct installation techniques. The process involves multiple steps, including removing old flooring, installing underlayment and tack strips, and stretching the carpet to prevent wrinkles, which can take several days to complete.

Before starting, consider these factors:

  • Warranty: Many manufacturers' warranties are voided if the carpet is not installed by a professional.

  • Tools: You will need to buy or rent specialized equipment like a knee kicker, carpet stretcher, and seam roller.

  • Complexity: DIY installation is most suitable for simple, straightforward rooms. Projects involving stairs or floor vents are significantly more difficult.

  • Cost: While you can save on labor, the cost of tools plus the risk of expensive mistakes—which may require re-installation—can make hiring a professional more cost-effective in the long run.

Given the potential for errors, voided warranties, and the need for special tools, hiring a local carpet installer is often recommended to ensure the job is done correctly and safely.

You may get better coverage painting your baseboards if you do so before carpet is installed. The best course of action may be to attempt to paint them between having the old floor removed and the new floor laid, though this will render the room unusable for a period of time and may make the entire project a bit slower overall.

Yes, there are plenty of ways to lay stair carpet without grippers, such as carpet adhesive, magnetic flooring, or staples. Adhesive may be your best bet if you don’t want grippers, as it will most likely stick the best and cause the least amount of damage. However, if you’re looking for an easy fix, grippers are one of the best solutions you can purchase.

Carpet is an effective natural insulator, so it will make a room slightly warmer than laminate. The material’s insulating properties also make carpeted rooms more efficient for temperature regulation.

Yes. When installed properly, the strong adhesive on carpet tiles keeps them in place while also allowing homeowners the flexibility to peel up an individual tile and replace it if they need to. It’s important to keep in mind that the adhesive on your carpet tiles may take some time to cure, so it’s best to leave them alone for a couple of days after you first install them.

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