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K&A Renovations, LLC
4.9(
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For BusinessCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kaydn repaired water damage in the ceiling. Sheetrock was replaced and it looks great. We really like doing business with Kaydn. He's polite, does what he says he's going to do, and was able to do the work quickly. We will continue to use him for other work."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Empire Today - Auburn
2.9(
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Carpet - Install

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had 3 men remove carpeting and lay laminate in 5 rooms plus a hallway. They were of Spanish decent and very respectful and pleasant. Two of the three understood English and was able to correspond with us. They did a beautiful job and did these floors in a day. They had us inspect their work before they left. I would recommend this company to anyone needing to replace their floors"
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

+6

38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Pro Clean and Restoration
4.3(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shawna and Josh worked for us before. This time they did a thorough job on our windows throughout the house. They were on time and very professional. Thw indows looked great and we'll use them every year for this and other jobs.
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
Keith's Cleaning Service - Home Facebook
4.6(
6
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is the second time I have had Kieth to clean my carpets, as before, he was prompt and very professional and very effective! Had some horrid stains for him to contend with. He is also, I think, very reasonably priced. I have recommended him to several people already and will definitely use him again."
Residential Carpets
Commercial
Residential Carpets
Commercial
Commercial

+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

No, it works best under synthetic carpets in high-traffic or moisture-prone areas. Avoid using moisture barrier padding under natural fiber carpets like wool, which need air circulation. The barrier can trap the moisture against natural fibers and cause problems. Also, you can skip it in low-risk areas like upstairs guest bedrooms, where the extra protection often isn't worth the added cost.

The difference between a 40-oz. and 60-oz. carpet is the carpet face weight, meaning the 60-oz. carpet weighs 20 ounces more per square yard. When looking at two similar carpets of the same material and type, the 60-oz. carpet face weight likely indicates higher quality and more durability due to heavier carpet fibers. 

Installing carpet on stairs involves a lot more cutting, tucking, tack strips, and time. The shape of your staircase, along with the material and construction of the carpet you’re installing, will also increase the cost. Carpet installation on stairs will cost $400 to $800 in total, but it can go as high as $2,500 for difficult staircases, such as wrap-around, upholstered, or spiral staircases.

Costs depend on carpet type, labor rates, and additional services like padding or transitions.

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