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Simple Flooring Company
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding! We wanted to replace the carpeting in our bedroom and den, and Simple Flooring did a fantastic job! Igor and his team were knowledgable and professional and answered all of our questions. On installation day they moved all of our big furniture, installed the carpet faster than promised, moved everything back, and left the place cleaner than when they started! We will definitely work with Simple Flooring when it comes time to replace our hardwood floors. Thanks for a great job!!"
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Solid wood installation and wood finishing
Basement water damage from flooding.
Old carpet and old padding removal. area cleanup
Solid wood installation and wood finishing

+80

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FLOORS R US
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Credit card accepted

"Initial measurements were taken at my house and carpet ordered.  One week later contracted carpet installer came but was concerned there wouldn't be enough carpeting for my 3 rooms.  As a result, he had to spend extra time cutting and lining up seams instead of just putting down one big piece.  Started at 10:30am and not finished till @4-5pm.  At least I know I didn't pay for any unnecessary remnants!  That being said, carpet installer "Phillip" did an excellent job and carpet looks great at what I feel was a very fair price.
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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S&S Total Flooring, Inc.
5.0(
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

S&S TOTAL FLOORING \nWith over 25 years of experience, we have proudly provided professional flooring installation and repair services throughout the Chicagoland area. Our extensive experience allows us to handle projects of all sizes with confidence, precision, and attention to detail.\n\nWe proudly serve customers throughout the Chicagoland area and select areas across Southern Wisconsin. Whether you're a homeowner, property manager, contractor, or business owner, we're ready to help with your flooring needs.\n\nWe specialize in LVP (luxury vinyl plank), laminate, and hardwood flooring installation, as well as carpet installation, carpet repair, and carpet tile installation. We proudly serve both residential and commercial customers and can help with everything from a single-room update to complete flooring projects.\n\nWhen you hire us, you're choosing over 25 years of hands-on flooring experience and a team that takes pridein doing the job right.\nWe are committed to quality workmanship.

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R&R Home Repair - Home Facebook
5.0(
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Here at R&R Home Repair, we have 10+ years of experience on our staff. We pride ourselves on our diligence and our attention to detail. There is no job too big or too small we can't handle in a timely manner. Please don't hesitate to call today, we look forward to earning your business.

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Carpet Stretching FAQs, answered by experts

The best way to fix carpet matting is to start by vacuuming thoroughly in multiple directions to lift the flattened fibers. For more stubborn spots, apply moisture with an ice cube or steam, then fluff the carpet using a spoon, comb, or carpet brush. A blow dryer or warm iron over a damp towel can also help restore the carpet’s texture. For deep or widespread matting, a professional cleaning is your best bet to fluff your carpet back up to its former glory.

You can get away with stretching the carpet with some remaining items of furniture, so long as you have ready access to the parts of the carpet that require maintenance and you are not stretching through the furniture, as this leads to tears and fraying. Try to remove at least 50% of the furniture if you can’t remove it all.

Carpet stretching can be a worthwhile investment to increase the lifespan of your carpet and eliminate unsightly wrinkles, ridges, and ripples. For an older carpet that is in relatively good condition aside from some wrinkling or bubbling, restretching can make it look like new and extend its life by at least a couple of years. You should consider restretching when you notice looseness or other related issues.

However, it's important to note that stretching will not fix issues like stains, wear in the pile, or discoloration. Consider replacing the carpet instead if the repair cost is more than 50% of the price of a new one. Additionally, if your carpet is past its expected lifespan of five to 15 years, or if it has been stretched multiple times already, replacement is likely a better option.

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.

The best solvent for removing carpet glue depends on its chemical composition. Most carpet glue reacts well to a solvent made from orange oil. Use mineral spirits to remove tar-based glue, which has a darker, brownish tint. Methylene chloride paint stripper and lacquer thinner should also work, but beware of the nasty and dangerous fumes.

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