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Affordable ChemDry, LLC
4.7(
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Kaplan, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am a retired professional Interior Designer. Terry is very professional, polite, on schedule and does a remarkable job. I highly recommend terry for your upholstery and rug and carpet cleaning. He s excellent. Todd A. Zimmerman ASID retired status."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Custom Floor Systems
New to Angi
Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For Business

Serving Kaplan, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Quality Work at Affordable Prices - We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We specialize in a variety of residential carpet services to include carpet cleaning, installation, repair, refasten, and re-stretching. We also provide upholstery cleaning as well as tile and grout cleaning. We've earned a solid reputation in our 13 years of business, and pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Floor Tech LLC
New to Angi
Carpet - Install

Serving Kaplan, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Mouton's Flooring Installations
New to Angi
Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For Business

Serving Kaplan, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Our mission at Mouton's Flooring is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Mouton's Flooring stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!\n

Dave's Flooring
New to Angi
Carpet - InstallCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Kaplan, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

At Dave's Flooring, we take great pride in the experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet our consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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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.

No, it works best under synthetic carpets in high-traffic or moisture-prone areas. Avoid using moisture barrier padding under natural fiber carpets like wool, which need air circulation. The barrier can trap the moisture against natural fibers and cause problems. Also, you can skip it in low-risk areas like upstairs guest bedrooms, where the extra protection often isn't worth the added cost.

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.

Carpeting lasts between 10 and 15 years in most cases, but keep an eye out for common signs that it's time to replace it. Persistent smells despite deep cleaning, faded color, worn-down carpet padding, and general wear and tear are signs that it's time to tear it up. If you are experiencing allergy issues indoors, this could also be a sign that new flooring is the key to a fresher home.

Yes, installing laminate over carpet could negatively affect the resale value of your home. It’s no surprise that homebuyers prefer flooring that someone has installed according to industry standards. Laminate over carpet may raise concerns about the quality and stability of the flooring, impacting the overall perceived value of the property.

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