What are the pros and cons of installing carpet?

• <div>When choosing whether to install carpet in your home, consider the pros and cons of this change:Pros<ul><li>More affordable than laminate flooring</li><li>Gives the room a warmer feel</li><li>Softer on feet</li><li>Wide variety of textures and colors</li><li>Hides dirt easily</li><li>Faster and easier to install</li></ul>Cons<ul><li>Shows wear and tear more quickly than laminate flooring</li><li>Shows stains</li><li>Soaks up liquids</li><li>May not work well in some areas, such as a bathroom</li><li>Less durable than laminate flooring</li><li>Susceptible to water damage, mold, and mildew</li></ul></div>

Is carpet nailed or glued?

• <div>Carpet is most often affixed to the floor by tacks in tack strips rather than nailed or glued directly to the subfloor. The tack strips are nailed to wood subfloors. Even if you want to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-install-carpet-on-concrete.htm">install carpet over concrete</a>, you’ll adhere the tack strips to the concrete with masonry nails or a liquid adhesive. </div>

Can I recycle my carpet?

• <div>Yes, you can recycle most types of carpet. If you hire a pro to remove your old carpet, ask about their <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-dispose-of-carpet.htm">carpet disposal</a> process. Many companies will recycle the carpeting, but if yours doesn’t, you can ask them to take it to a recycling center for you (although there might be an additional fee). Alternatively, you can hire a junk hauling service or contact a carpet recycling organization (like CARE).</div>

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Reviewed in August 2025
Very professional and listened to my concerns. Did a great job putting down my flooring. Came back and took care of some issues. They put down vinyl planks, that look like wood, but are more durable. They’ll do a good job for you. Tania and another installer were great.
Tanialdo Flooring Installation, LLC.
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Reviewed in April 2024
Installed an additional electrical outlet in my kitchen island. He was extremely efficient, responsive, polite.
Squared Away Electric
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Reviewed in December 2023
Thomas Stewart had to make some adjustments for us after the install and he was wonderful! Thanks!
West Shore Home Louisville
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Reviewed in April 2022
they did not want to clean or repair. they only wanted to sale me a new install. 20 X more then what i got it repaired and cleaned from a local contractor
Leaf Home Safety Solutions
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Reviewed in December 2017
Painful experience! First was given a timeline of a week to ten days. 3 weeks later installers were finally scheduled. Ordered forest green gutters and downspouts. Thank goodness I happen to stop by the house when the installers showed up!! They were going to hang white gutters..!!?? First rain...
Bone Dry Roofing, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2015
KY Energy Pro installed the HVAC equipment in our new home last year.
KY Energy Pro
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Reviewed in April 2015
The salesmen was very nice and helpful. The installers were efficient, polite and did a good job. The office help was very good. I was very pleased with the work this company did for us.
Kinser & Kinser Inc Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2014
tThe process is 3 fold, first you go to the store to set up a detail. That is where you pay $35.00 for the installer to come out to measure the area. They in turn send the information to Lowes, then you go back to the store to pick out everything you need. The installer will call you to set up a...
Lowe's - Shelbyville
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Reviewed in October 2013
I learned about the company after receiving a flyer about them in the mail. They were much better priced than other retailers because they are a direct importer. They completed the installation. Throughout the process, it was clear that they had expertise in the area of granite installation....
Granite America
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