Why does padding stick to the floors?

• <div><p>There could be several reasons why your carpet padding has adhered to the floor. Some of the most common reasons include:</p><ul><li><p>There was intentional gluing or stapling to the surface.</p></li><li><p>The polyurethane and floor bonded over years of wear.</p></li><li><p>Pet urine, spills, or other substances leaked through the carpet and created a sticky surface.</p></li></ul><p>If the carpeting in the home has not been changed in a long time, clearing off the padding underneath could be difficult. Pet urine can wreak havoc on carpeting and the flooring underneath. If you plan to reinstall carpeting, remember to use proper cleaning techniques for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-get-smell-pet-urine-out-carpet.htm">removing pet urine odors</a> to prevent future problems.</p></div>

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Q: How do I maintain laminate flooring?

• <div><p>Clean with a damp mop, avoid excess water, and use furniture pads to prevent scratches.</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: Is it better to have carpet or wood on stairs?

• <div><p>Hard materials like wood or vinyl flooring on stairs can look great but can also be slippery, posing a risk of injury. On the other hand, carpet often has much more traction, is a lot softer and cushioned, and is still aesthetically pleasing. With all this in mind, carpet is the ideal choice for stairs. </p></div>

Q: Do you need a special floor in a wet room?

• <div><p>In a wet room, you need a floor that won&rsquo;t sustain damage with constant exposure to water, but your options are normally the same as with a bathroom. Ceramic and porcelain tile are suitable options, as are natural stone like granite and marble, much like in a standard bathroom. Since a wet room&rsquo;s floor is more likely to be wet, you should choose a flooring option with some texture to reduce how slippery the material gets.</p></div>

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Last update on November 11, 2025

Reviewed in December 2023
Joe really took time to get to the bottom of what was causing the flooring issues. Overall, very satisfied with the work done.
No Limit Home Renovations
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Reviewed in November 2023
David is very knowledgeable and really easy to work with. Highly recommend them for anyone looking to install flooring. They did a great job!
The Floor Store & More Inc Cpt One
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Reviewed in January 2017
They were unreliable and they ruined our engineered wood floors by installing them incorrectly. Our floors were supposed to be glue down and they are hollow like laminate. The owner was advised of the problem and walked off the job leaving us to deal with the problem. We have 1100 square feet of...
B2K Construction LLC
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Reviewed in June 2016
Houston and Co came in and assessed an area that had been flooded and stripped. Provided an on sight outline of what would needed to be done. Gave a fantastic suggestion about doing epoxy floor so that IF in the unfortunate event we had a flood again, we would have a much simpler clean up. They...
RAS Epoxy coatings
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Reviewed in June 2014
Once again Dirk has done an top-notch,excellent job. In a rent house we own, a previous tenant that did damage to an area in the living room. Dirk replaced the red oak strip boards (though first he tried to save them by sanding), re-sanded the whole room, stained, and sealed it. You cannot tell...
Dirk Burton Flooring
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Reviewed in October 2013
During installation installers punched a 1-2 hole in my wall and tore a 6 inch gap in my rubber facing around my garage sliding door. Then without being directed to do so reattached my damaged refrigerator which then leaked over the newly replaced flooring. The faulty refrigerator was the...
BEST BUY CARPET & FLOOR
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Reviewed in July 2012
We were out of town. My son discovered wet floors in our toilet area and the carpet in the master closet. Sam came to our house on Sunday and searched for any slab or water heater leaks. None were found. He suggested that we contact the town and see if they had experienced any problem with the...
Attaboy Plumbing
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