"Rick Blaisdell Flooring is top notch. They did a wonderful job on my basement floor. We went from concrete flooring and installed lvp. He had to put down some self leveling in some places. Everything look beautiful. Will definitely use Rick Blaisdell Flooring for all our flooring needs. Thank you"
"Ben was great at keeping me up to date on project details and expected completion. I am pleased with the flooring and backsplash that Footprints installed for me. Great attention to detail!"
"Adam did a wonderful job on our floors. They only needed refinishing and we have a small area that is hardwood. We are very pleased with the total outcome. Excellent"
CreteCraft Floor Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Thanks to Nate and Ben at Garage Experts we have a beautiful floor transformation. Replacing our laminated and linoleum floors to a marble like finish in our living room, dining room, kitchen, hallway and bathroom. Wow! Can't believe what a big difference it has made in maintenance and clean ups."
"Landon and his team did an excellent job installing hardwood in two rooms on my main floor. They also sanded and refinished all the hardwood on my main floor and it looks great! The team was on time and professional. I would recommend them to anyone with a flooring project."
"I can't speak more highly of Johnny Kidd Floor Sanding, their an outstanding company and the service is exceptional. They've installed brand new hardwood flooring several times for me. The work is always flawless and beautiful as well as reasonably priced. They've also sanded floors for me and done an outstanding job sanding and refinishing, which is also reasonably priced. I like them both personally and professionally."
"Pete and Neon did an excellent job. My laminate floor, quarter round and transition pieces look great. Friendly and courteous, kept me informed. Cleaned up everything afterwards. Glad I found them on Home Adviser and would definitely use them again."
Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts
If you have a concrete subfloor, you must secure the carpet padding with adhesive or glue. However, if you have a wooden subfloor, use staples instead. Removing a glued-down carpet can be difficult and time-consuming, so it’s best to avoid glue when possible.
Contractors commonly install floors before cabinets during a kitchen remodel. It’s the standard option when installing hardwood, vinyl, and tile flooring. Installing flooring first helps prevent height misalignment, ensures a seamless appearance, and saves extra flooring work and costs if you plan to replace or remove any cabinets later.
While carpet over carpet may provide some additional insulation and soundproofing benefits, it's not as effective as other methods. Layering carpets can add a modest buffer against noise and temperature fluctuations, but it's limited compared to installing thicker carpet padding or using specialized soundproofing materials. For optimal floor insulation and soundproofing, consider alternative solutions tailored to your specific needs and budget, such as adding additional padding or soundproofing underlayments beneath the carpet.
Ultimately, it’s a matter of personal preference. However, as a rule of thumb, lighter-colored carpets and walls will open up a room and often make it feel larger than it really is. On the other hand, darker shades tend to shrink a space, making it feel cozier. By mixing and matching light and dark colors, you can add dimension to the room.
If you’re having your flooring professionally installed, both cork and bamboo are natural options that ring in at an affordable price. These flooring materials may cost as little as $2 or $3 per square foot (for comparison, some hardwood floors cost upward of $20 per square foot), and they’re also sustainable and healthy. Keep in mind that each manufacturer will set their own prices, and labor costs will add to the overall price you pay.
The Wilmore, KY homeowners’ guide to flooring services
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