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Avatar for Absolute Floors
Absolute Floors
5.0(
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Carpet - Install

Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a pleasure working with you! If you're satisfied with the finished result, please consider leaving an honest review about your experience with Absolute Floors. Thank you!"
This is how it looked before the laminate flooring was installed.
Before corridor carpet installation.
This is how it looked before the laminate flooring was installed.
Before corridor carpet installation.
This is how it looked before the laminate flooring was installed.

+27

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New Coverings
4.3(
224
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For Business

Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Very fair price as an avid DIY guy, I'm pretty savvy on how to do stuff and pricing. Ed was more than fair. Great communication and the job came out fantastic. Highly recommend. Really good experience working together. He carpeted a winding set of stairs in our antique 1873 Victorian home in the back hallway. Tricky with all the pie wedges. The job came out clean and tightly fit. Very pleased and I always find something to complain about. Thanks Ed!!!"
Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Earth Green Dryer Vent & Duct Cleaning
4.6(
816
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vernon was great at providing a thorough explanation of the cleaning process from top to bottom. Lorenzo was the very professional technician who contacted me prior to the appointment and he was extremely friendly and informed me along the way as he moved from room to room and underneath the crawlspace. He was also very helpful in repairing my ductwork that had become unattached over the last year. It all seemed very effortless for him and he made sure to clean up thoroughly. It took just over 3 hours at a reasonable fee for my small 1000 ft one level house. I will recommend them to friends and I will definitely hire them again. They also perform other services like deep steam cleaning of rugs. A wonderful experience overall."
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Truck Mount Duct Cleaning
Blower Motor Cleaning
Response time5 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Rocha Flooring
5.0(
8
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Install - For Business

Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did a great job on my carpet. Not only did he do a great job but also he was very kind and thoughtful by helping me what I wanted to accomplish. The result was the room looks so much nicer. I highly recommend him for any kind of carpet job."
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Residential stairs case
Residential stairs case
Commercial warehouse
Vinyl planks flooring

+7

24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Voda Cleaning & Restoration of North Shore Boston
4.9(
17
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If we could give our technician, Paul, 10 stars we would. Paul was so conscientious and detailed in cleaning our sectional sofa. The floors were covered to prevent any residual spray products from getting on the floor. The house trim corners were protected from hose scraping. When the work was completed, everything was left in pristine condition. The company was good at communicating the scope of the job, sent reminders about the scheduled time & date, and thoroughly explained their pricing process."
Recovery Service
Upholstery Cleaning
IICRC
Stairs
After - Landing

+5

48 neighbors recently requested a quote
JB Hunter
4.2(
36
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Joe went above and beyond being simply a consummate professional - besides delivering everything he promised (competitive price, high quailty carpet, easy/quick install) he also offered his advice on other areas that were extremely useful. He treated my project in my new house like it was his project in his house, which really makes for the best type of tradesman/contractor there is. I have zero doubts about referring JB Hunter to anyone who wants to get carpeting done - Joe is the man to see! I will be referring him to anyone I know that has carpeting needs."
New Home Raymond, NH
New Home Ramon’s, NH
Master Bedroom Karastan Carpet Installation.
Church coffee room design / Install.
Sport Floor Game Room

+2

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by48%of homeowners
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

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.

Smaller carpet installations may take less than a day, while full-home installations can take several days. However, your carpet installation timeline will ultimately depend on a few factors, including the number of rooms you’re renovating, the project’s total square footage, and the carpet type. Installation will take longer if your carpet company needs to repair your subfloor or remove old tile flooring.

Deciding whether to clean or replace your carpet depends on its condition and age. If cleaning no longer resolves issues, it's time to consider a replacement. Key signs that you need to replace your carpet include:

  • Stains that are impossible to remove.

  • A persistent smell that lingers even after cleaning.

  • An increase in allergy symptoms.

  • The age of the carpet. Most manufacturers state that carpets should last about 10 years with proper care.

When cleaning is no longer effective, you should replace the carpet with a new one or consider other flooring options like vinyl or laminate.

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.

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.

The Salem, MA homeowners’ guide to carpet installation

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