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Eagle Carpet Cleaning
5.0(
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Serving Watersmeet, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The pro was punctual and very courteous. He explained what he was doing and asked if anything else needed to be done. The work was done quickly but very professionally. I would indeed recommend him and your company."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Custom Flooring
4.0(
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Serving Watersmeet, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hit send on this site and got a phone call seconds later. They are super nice and were out to install my carpet 2 days later. Amazing experience, I will come back for sure!!"
Almost done!!
custom sizes are free!
6x24 and 122x24 available
ditra heat is done, time for tile
ditra heat in dining room

+11

Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Services by Mara
4.9(
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Serving Watersmeet, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we \ncan on your particular task or project.With 20+ years experience and many many compliments on work I have done, it was time we go professional. Let my love and passion for organization and cleaning benefit you! We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FLOOR CONCEPTS
4.3(
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Serving Watersmeet, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good! very timely, Informative they told me what is happening, they used plastic to cover things so that there were no dust. I'm going to try to hire him again on putting some windows and I was very happy ."
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

It is not recommended to install or stretch a carpet without a power stretcher. Skipping essential tools like a power stretcher and a knee kicker will likely result in an improper installation, leaving you with wrinkles, creases, and an unappealing final look. While a knee kicker can provide some limited stretching for thinner carpets, it is not a proper substitute. Attempting to stretch a carpet by hand or with homemade tools can also shorten its lifespan. For the best results, you should buy or rent a stretcher. If you do not want to use a stretcher, it is better to hire a professional for the installation.

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.

No, thick carpet padding isn’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. 

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’s best to use thinner, heavier padding underneath carpet in high-traffic areas.

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.

Carpet installers use furniture sliders or blankets to protect your furniture during the installation process. They handle each piece with care to minimize the risk of damage. Additionally, they may employ techniques such as lifting and shifting furniture rather than dragging it across the floor to prevent scratches or other marks. If you have particularly delicate or heavy items that need to be moved, discuss special handling with the installers beforehand.

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