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Catamount Response
5.0(
12
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan from Catamount located the source of the problem in under 15 minutes, helped us figure out how to fix it, and didn't charge us for needless remediation. These guys are awesome and I would hire them again in a heart-beat. Honest and very knowledgeable."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tempco Floors, Inc.
4.8(
71
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt came out to fix the job after another carpet guy messed up. The job he did was absolutely fantastic. I am a Real Estate Broker and I recommend lots of contractors to my clients and Matt has #1 place on my referral list now when it comes to flooring! Super friendly, professional and he was on time! Very recommended!"
Wool Carpet
Wool carpet
Direct Glue down
Glue Down
Glue Down

+15

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Empire Today - Hartford
3.9(
174
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did not come for the scheduled appointment for the carpet install. When I called to notify them no work was done they offered me a$100 credit since we took off work to be home for the appointment and needed to re schedule with them."
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

+6

149 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Escalante Painting
5.0(
3
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

Pintura
Pintura
Pintura
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Chloe’s Cleaning Co
New to Angi

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi, I’m Chloe!! I’m a friendly, dependable housekeeper who genuinely enjoys helping people create clean, comfortable, and welcoming homes. I take pride in my work and pay close attention to detail, ensuring every space is cleaned with care and thoroughness. With previous housekeeping experience, I understand the importance of reliability, professionalism, and treating your home with respect. I’m currently growing my housekeeping business and am excited to connect with new clients through this platform. I look forward to earning your trust and helping keep your home looking its best!! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, to receive a custom quote or for more information

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Happy Home Maid Service
4.6(
100
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"these girls are trained to do what they are supposed to. There is no nonsense to it... they come and are polite, and just start from top to bottom , they don't stop for a break, they are wonderful, clean up, and are finished within 2 hrs. Really wonderful women. Laura has a great cleaning staff she has chosen them well and trained them well..!!!! thank you so much!"
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

In most cases, you do not need to put padding or underlayment under carpet tiles. Unlike traditional carpet, which requires a separate pad, carpet tiles are designed to be installed directly onto a firm subfloor like plywood, concrete, or tile. Many carpet tiles come with a built-in underlay and attach with peel-and-stick adhesive, double-sided carpet tape, or glue. For a more comfortable, cushioned feel, especially in residential settings, you can opt for padded carpet tiles that have a thicker underlay attached. While it's generally not recommended to install a separate pad, a compact underlayment might be used in some situations, though this typically requires professional installation. An acoustic underlay may also be considered in commercial spaces or multi-level homes where noise reduction is a priority.

In most cases, carpeting isn’t kind to the wood that it’s attached to. Most carpet installation uses adhesive or nailing strips, both of which will damage wood. Conversely, you can choose to use an adhesive designed to be removed from wood, in which case carpeting can actually protect your hardwood stairs.

Yes, you can put carpet directly on concrete. However, you need to take certain precautions to ensure the success of the carpet installation. For example, you’ll need to choose a synthetic carpet pad to provide insulation and cushioning and a vapor barrier to prevent moisture from seeping into the carpet.

Many DIYers and pros start installing flooring in the middle of a room to ensure a balanced, symmetrical layout, especially when using tiles or planks. This process is particularly helpful in odd-shaped rooms because it allows you to create a centerline from which to work. Beginning in the center will enable you to work toward the edges so the final layout feels intentional and centered, even if the walls aren’t perfectly square.

A transition piece between carpet stairs and wood flooring isn't always necessary. A transition piece separates two types of flooring in between rooms and areas, like carpet and vinyl. Because the carpet on the stairs tucks into the seam, you can’t see the fringes, and there is no need to hide anything. However, you can use a stair cap if your stairs have a nose.

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