Do buyers prefer carpet or laminate?

• <div><p>What a buyer prefers usually depends on the home’s layout and which material fits the current aesthetic. The local real estate market can also dictate these desires to some extent, as do the buyer’s personal preferences. With that said, laminate can increase the resale value of a home by a tiny bit, whereas carpet does not. Hardwood increases the resale value by the highest amount.</p></div>

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Q: Can I lay carpet by myself?

• <div><p>You can lay carpet by yourself, but that doesn&rsquo;t necessarily mean you should. DIY carpet installation can save you on labor costs, but you&rsquo;ll have to pay more to get the right tools and equipment first. A knee kicker, carpet stretcher, and seam roller are a few pieces of equipment you&rsquo;ll need that you may not already have lying around. And keep in mind that repairing or replacing carpet later because of a bad installation is twice as expensive as paying a pro to handle it in the first place. </p></div>

Q: Can you negotiate on carpet prices?

• <div><p>Yes, you can negotiate the purchase price of new carpet. You may also be able to negotiate installation costs or other fees in addition to the per-foot pricing of the carpet itself. You may have better luck negotiating with an independent retailer (as opposed to a big-box store), as they may have more discretion in pricing, but it&rsquo;s always worth asking. </p></div>

Q: Is thick carpet padding better?

• <div><p>No, thick carpet padding isn&rsquo;t necessarily better than thinner padding. The appropriate padding thickness will depend on the type of carpet and the amount of foot traffic in the area. </p><p>For example, thick padding works well in low-traffic areas, like bedrooms, where you have soft and plush carpeting. However, thick carpet padding can damage low-pile carpet, which is used in the busiest parts of your home (like hallways and entryways). For that reason, it&rsquo;s best to use thinner, heavier padding underneath <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-choose-carpet-high-traffic-areas.htm">carpet in high-traffic areas</a>.</p></div>

Q: Do buyers prefer carpet or laminate?

• <div><p>What a buyer prefers usually depends on the home&rsquo;s layout and which material fits the current aesthetic. The local real estate market can also dictate these desires to some extent, as do the buyer&rsquo;s personal preferences. With that said, laminate can increase the resale value of a home by a tiny bit, whereas carpet does not. Hardwood increases the resale value by the highest amount.</p></div>

Q: Will installing carpet over carpet affect the warranty of the new carpet?

• <div><p>Installing carpet over carpet may affect the warranty of the new carpet. Check with the manufacturer or retailer regarding their warranty policies. Many warranties stipulate specific installation guidelines, and installing carpet over carpet may not comply with these requirements. Voiding the warranty due to improper installation methods can leave you without help in case of issues or defects with the new carpet.</p></div>

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Last update on November 20, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Jeff Rice did a 100% excellent job. He is a perfectionist. He installed laminate flooring and had to remove caroet and pad. Great work and very pleasant.
JB Home Builders
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Reviewed in February 2025
My family has a home in Greenwood Me. Having Ryan at the house helping out with many of our heating issues, we had him install a new propane system that is more efficient and opened up more space in our basement. Knowing money is always a concern he gave us options for this. The installation and...
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Reviewed in June 2017
Mike and Chris did a great job inventorying the knob & tube wiring in my home and then replacing it. They also did some other tasks at my request, including installing an additional light, replacing an outlet, installing an outlet, etc. Ryan and Janice were responsive and easy to coordinate...
Ryan Gath Electric
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Reviewed in April 2017
The only reason they got lower scores is it took multiple calls to get the old fence taken away. New fence was installed quickly and looks great.
Broad Spectrum Maintenance
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Reviewed in February 2016
I am very satisfied with the carpet cleaning provided by Scottie. He was very professional and efficient and I was very happy to have a green cleaning product used on my floors. The price was lower than expected based on past experiences with carpet cleaners. I would definitely use him for...
Five Step Carpet Care LLC
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Reviewed in February 2016
It went perfectly. They showed up exactly when they said they would, did a thorough job and the carpets came out great.
Tilton Cleaning & Restoration
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Reviewed in October 2014
Ft. Worth Carpet Co. Inc. installed wood flooring in every room of our house except the baths. From the time we first walked in the door to look for flooring we were impressed. Jon was a very patient person as we brought home samples and tried to select the flooring. We had circumstances that...
FWC Flooring
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Reviewed in September 2013
Lentz installed struts on my 96 Mazda Miata. They were professional, did a great job, and cost about 2/3 of area competitors.
LENTZ USA SVC CTR INC
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Reviewed in March 2010
I had two set of french doors (custom size) installed, framed and stained. Prior to hiring Steve at S&D, I had 5 quotes, S&D gave me not only the most comprehensive and detailed quote (The others just gave me a flat numer - no breakdown), he was also the most reasonable. He came out within one...
S And D Carpentry, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2009
I have been using them for twenty years. The young man who comes in to do the work makes sure that all the pieces of furniture are padded properly under the legs so the clips of metal don't rust the carpets. He does a good job. If the carpets get dirty, we call them back and they come promptly...
COIT Cleaning and Restoration of Cleveland
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