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Empire Today - Grand Rapids
3.8(
48
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Serving Rodney, MI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"very professional and friendly. They finished the job well ahead of schedule. They were hear two days at the end of each day every thing was cleaned up and put away. I already recommended Empire Today to three friends."
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

+6

93 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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One pass masters
New to Angi

Serving Rodney, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Very hard working individual looking to subcontract work and make people some money and bring new jobs to housekeepers and cleaners daily

Full service
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Clean queen
5.0(
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Serving Rodney, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Heather did a deep clean on our vacation home that hadn?t been done in about 6 months so there was a lot to do. She went above and beyond our expectations and I couldn?t have asked for a better cleaner to come do all of our home cleaning needs as well as yard work. I recommend here to anyone that needs their home taken care of. Very professional as well and follows directions in detail."
Bathroom
Office clean
Kitchen
Office clean
Office clean

+5

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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.

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.

If you have a dark carpet and are going for a lighter look, you should replace it, rather than dyeing, since you can only go darker with dye. If your stains are too heavy to mask with carpet dye or the carpet is more than 10 years old, you should also consider replacing it.

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.

Depending on carpet type and labor, costs range from $3 to $12 per square foot.

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