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Q: How do you prepare stairs for a stair runner?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What is the fastest way to remove carpet?

• <div><p>The fastest way to remove carpet is to remove carpet in strips instead of trying to remove it in one large piece. Wear protective equipment such as gloves and goggles, use a utility knife to cut the carpet in long strips, and then pull at the edge of the strip to loosen the staples or glue. Carpet-cutting razor blades are best on your utility knife for the quickest removal. </p></div>

Q: Do you install flooring before cabinets?

• <div><p>Whether you install flooring before or after kitchen cabinets depends primarily on the type of flooring you are using. For materials like hardwood, tile, and sheet flooring, the best practice is to install the flooring first. This ensures the cabinets are installed at the correct height and on a stable surface. However, you should not install cabinets on top of floating floors, such as laminate or luxury vinyl plank (LVP). These types of flooring need room to expand and contract with temperature and humidity changes. Placing heavy cabinets on top can restrict this movement, potentially causing the floor to buckle and making the cabinets unstable. For floating floors, install the cabinets first and then lay the flooring up to them. Other reasons to consider installing cabinets before the flooring include saving money on materials (since you won't need flooring under the cabinets) and avoiding potential damage to your new floor during cabinet installation. Additionally, installing cabinets directly on the subfloor might prevent voiding your flooring's warranty.</p></div>

Q: Is a stair runner cheaper than a carpet?

• <div><p>A stair runner can be cheaper than a carpet and will definitely save money over the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/hardwood-floor-refinishing-cost-and-other-factors.htm">cost of refinishing hardwood floors</a> and stairs. The price depends, however, on the fabric and quality of the runner. A wool stair runner can be more expensive than an inexpensive polyester carpet and vice versa. Keep an eye on your budget, knowing that the higher quality the carpet and the carpet pad, the better the carpet will wear over time.</p></div>

Q: What is the rule of three for flooring?

• <div><p>The rule of three for flooring means that you should have a maximum of three flooring types throughout your home, such as hardwood in your bedroom and living room and tile in your kitchen and bathroom. The rule brings cohesion to your home and creates a seamless look. By using the same material, you also save money on future repairs. </p></div>

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Last update on June 26, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Blane was the ultimate professional! Showed up when scheduled and completed installation from start to finish and it looks great and works perfectly!! Thank you Precision!!
Precision Garage Door of Eastern Shore Maryland
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Reviewed in June 2025
Love the new look !! I had all of the rooms in my house redone with laminate flooring. With three installers,, the job was done with great quality and attention to detail .David ,, from Sheley 's Home Improvement LLC , kept me updated from beginning to end. Trustworthy without breaking the...
Sheleys Home Improvement LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
We will use Schwartz Solutions whenever we need work done on our home. The trim looks amazing and they also fixed wiring and installed a light fixture. We highly recommend their work!
Schwartz Solutions
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Reviewed in December 2023
They were reasonable with price and fast with installation. Definitely worth calling!
Pal Home Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
Ashley and the office personnel are very polite and attentive. The technician, Allen is very professional and meticulous. Allen located all the many problems with the clay pipes under our slab floor and was able to repair all issues with only minor cutting of the floor to access the worst of the...
FREEFLOW ENVIRONMENTAL
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Reviewed in March 2020
No pressure, very informative before we made a decision. The installation crew was very polite and did their best to clean up after the project was done, and in a timely manner. We think their product is very good quality!
Quality Built Pergolas
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Reviewed in April 2019
I love my new kitchen and dining room flooring. It was installed by Mike's Flooring and Home Improvement. His team did a wonderful job and I am so happy with the outcome. Give him a call for your home improvements!
Mike's Flooring & Home Improvement
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Reviewed in March 2019
We hired GB hardwood flooring to repair some boards under our fridge that were damaged from a leak. They then refinished our whole first floor. We are very happy with the results and would highly recommend them.
GB Hardwood Flooring, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2018
In 2008 My basement floor cracked and filled with 2 feet of water. I call Everdry of Michiana to fix my problem. They repaired my basement walls and installed their pressure relief system for me. It has worked flawlessly ever since. Even with all the spring flooding, my basement stayed totally...
EverDry of Michiana
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Reviewed in December 2017
Very well cameras where installed and work great
Handyman Special
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RS SURFACE COATINGS

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Concrete Floor Coating-ApplyLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - Install - For BusinessLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Provided by Consumer

Serving Knox, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"RS Surface Coating recently installed flooring for my kids bedroom. I was moving into the new home during the install and the team at RS Surface Coating were very accommodating to my schedule. The work was completed quickly with high quality. Iâ ll be recommending them to friends and family looking for flooring / coating installs. Great work done by the team"

+31

Response time3 hrs

Response rate97%

7 neighbors recently requested a quote

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CDH Resurfacing Solutions

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Concrete Floor Coating-Apply

Serving Knox, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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Warranties offered

"Extra care was done prior to applying the new finish All areas in the bathroom that could be affected were taped and covered."

+41

Response time1 day

Response rate85%

Recommended by98%of homeowners

Laminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - Install - For BusinessLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Not Provided by Consumer+6 more

Serving Knox, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Recommended by27%of homeowners

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Remodeling & Painting Aritas LLC

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Wood Flooring - Install or Completely ReplaceLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Not Provided by Consumer

Serving Knox, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Finished quickly. Arrived early. Started right away. Painted interior, removed bathtub. Installed new shower. Installed carpet in master bedroom"

+309

Response time2 days

Response rate88%

10 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Kevin's Carpet Cleaning

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Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Provided by ConsumerCarpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For Business+7 more

Serving Knox, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

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"Hard working…did a great job!"

Response time1 day

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by95%of homeowners

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Bathtub Refinishing & More, LLC

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Laminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - Install - For BusinessLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Not Provided by Consumer+5 more

Serving Knox, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tony was great called me right away after I put in my request for the job. Came out to meet with me the same night. They started the job on Sunday and where done by Tuesday. It was a great experience. My floors look absolutely beautiful. Thanks guys for all that you do."

+18

Response time11 hrs

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by85%of homeowners

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Innovative Spaces | Innovative Concrete

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Concrete Floor Coating-Apply

Serving Knox, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"On time, efficient with their work time, beautiful work and awesome job cleaning up after the work was done"

+47

Response time1 day

8 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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J&S Flooring

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Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Not Provided by ConsumerLuxury Vinyl Flooring - RepairVinyl or Linoleum Sheet Flooring or Tiles - Install+3 more

Serving Knox, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

J&S Flooring is all about precision, punctuality, and complete and total commitment to excellence for their customers. J&S Flooring has been a family-owned business since 2012. Their #1 goal is to leave the customers satisfied with their service. They provide quality flooring and installation services for a variety of big and small jobs . Since they have opened business they been dedicated to making the customer always the priority. That is what makes them stand out from their competition. They specialize in installation and refinishing services for commercial and residential customers. FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODAY

Response time11 hrs

Response rate94%

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Shamrock Services, Inc.

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Concrete Floor Coating-Apply

Serving Knox, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"Excellent quality paint job on a metal building"

Response time1 day

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Recommended by87%of homeowners

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From floor to ceiling

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Carpet - InstallLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - Repair+6 more

Serving Knox, IN and surrounding areas

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Remodeling\nCommercial\nResidential\nTile\nBathrooms remodeling \nFlooring \nDrop ceiling \nPluming \nI am licensed and insured

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Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts

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.

The fastest way to remove carpet is to remove carpet in strips instead of trying to remove it in one large piece. Wear protective equipment such as gloves and goggles, use a utility knife to cut the carpet in long strips, and then pull at the edge of the strip to loosen the staples or glue. Carpet-cutting razor blades are best on your utility knife for the quickest removal.

Whether you install flooring before or after kitchen cabinets depends primarily on the type of flooring you are using. For materials like hardwood, tile, and sheet flooring, the best practice is to install the flooring first. This ensures the cabinets are installed at the correct height and on a stable surface. However, you should not install cabinets on top of floating floors, such as laminate or luxury vinyl plank (LVP). These types of flooring need room to expand and contract with temperature and humidity changes. Placing heavy cabinets on top can restrict this movement, potentially causing the floor to buckle and making the cabinets unstable. For floating floors, install the cabinets first and then lay the flooring up to them. Other reasons to consider installing cabinets before the flooring include saving money on materials (since you won't need flooring under the cabinets) and avoiding potential damage to your new floor during cabinet installation. Additionally, installing cabinets directly on the subfloor might prevent voiding your flooring's warranty.

A stair runner can be cheaper than a carpet and will definitely save money over the cost of refinishing hardwood floors and stairs. The price depends, however, on the fabric and quality of the runner. A wool stair runner can be more expensive than an inexpensive polyester carpet and vice versa. Keep an eye on your budget, knowing that the higher quality the carpet and the carpet pad, the better the carpet will wear over time.

The rule of three for flooring means that you should have a maximum of three flooring types throughout your home, such as hardwood in your bedroom and living room and tile in your kitchen and bathroom. The rule brings cohesion to your home and creates a seamless look. By using the same material, you also save money on future repairs.

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