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Greylock Chem-Dry
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Serving Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rico did an absolutely astonishing job cleaning my carpets. The carpets look new like the day they were purchased. Rico is an awesome person and is extremely professional and competent. I highly recommend GREYLOCK Chem-Dry to anyone seeking the best quality of service. I am beyond impressed with what now looks like new carpeting. Thank you GREYLOCK Chem-Dry."
Response time1 day
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Bart's Floor & Tile
5.0(
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Serving Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were pretty much on time. They were very nice. They got the job done. They cleaned up after themselves. All in all they did a pretty much excellent job. They were very respectful even though they're young and they were very polite."
Tile fireplace
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Ceramic Tile Project
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Superior Floor Solutions, LLC
4.1(
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Serving Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely thrilled with my carpet cleaning! Arrived on time and did an amazing job with steam cleaning. My carpets look brand new. The whole house smells fresh and feels so much cleaner. Highly recommend!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

There could be several reasons why your carpet padding has adhered to the floor. Some of the most common reasons include:

  • There was intentional gluing or stapling to the surface.

  • The polyurethane and floor bonded over years of wear.

  • Pet urine, spills, or other substances leaked through the carpet and created a sticky surface.

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 removing pet urine odors to prevent future problems.

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.

Carpeting has a few benefits on stairs in addition to being a cost-effective floor covering. It absorbs sound, dampening footsteps. It also provides additional traction, which is especially important if you install linoleum floors, epoxy flooring, or any other floor covering that can become slippery if you’re wearing socks. Therefore, carpets can help prevent slips. 

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