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Avatar for Hudson Handyman Ceaning Services
Hudson Handyman Ceaning Services
3.5(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Opelousas, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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. Call us today!\n

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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 Opelousas, 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
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CHAISSON’s Carpets and More
4.9(
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For BusinessCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch+2 more

Serving Opelousas, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great service! He was on time and very respectful! Have great knowledge of the work he is performing! Clean my beds, carpets, and sofa. Thank you!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Cormier's Cleaning Service, LLC
5.0(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Opelousas, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Competent trustworthy professional They go above and beyond expectations"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Zuniga General Remodeling
4.7(
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Carpet - Install

Serving Opelousas, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Timely review and quote of the bathroom venting job, professional, and able to complete the job within a few days of initial meeting. Will be using them again for future repairs and jobs. Very friendly! Thank you!"
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Response time3 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Brinkhaus Flooring Installation
5.0(
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Opelousas, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Brinkhaus Flooring is the best in the business. Experience, quality, and artisan ship are evident once the job is completed. I would recommend this installer to everyone especially the most particular customers who really desire superior detail."
Flooring
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+6

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Carpet installation typically starts with removing the old flooring, preparing the subfloor, laying underpadding for cushioning, and securing the new carpet with tack strips, making precise cuts to fit room dimensions.

The best underlayment for carpet on concrete is a sponge rubber underlayment. This type of carpet padding is durable enough to endure wear and tear on hard concrete yet soft enough to provide comfort underfoot. It also creates insulation from sound and temperature, providing warmth despite the concrete’s cold surface.

Installing carpet padding is mostly a matter of measuring the room and cutting the carpet pad to size with a utility knife. You can save some money on carpet installation costs by doing it yourself. Before installing the carpet padding, you should install the tack strips around the room’s perimeter and prepare the subfloor by cleaning and making any necessary repairs. Then, unroll the carpet pad and cut sections as needed. Staple the carpet pad to the subfloor along the edges, leaving the tack strips exposed.

The life span of carpet in a home with children and animals depends on factors like the carpet material’s quality, how frequently you clean and maintain it, and the level of foot traffic. On average, carpets need to be replaced every five to 15 years. Signs of wear, matting, or persistent odors may indicate that it's time to contact a local flooring company to replace your carpet.

It is not recommended to install or stretch a carpet without a power stretcher. Skipping essential tools like a power stretcher and a knee kicker will likely result in an improper installation, leaving you with wrinkles, creases, and an unappealing final look. While a knee kicker can provide some limited stretching for thinner carpets, it is not a proper substitute. Attempting to stretch a carpet by hand or with homemade tools can also shorten its lifespan. For the best results, you should buy or rent a stretcher. If you do not want to use a stretcher, it is better to hire a professional for the installation.

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