Can I reuse materials like blankets and towels for floor protection?

• <div><p>It’s possible to reuse household materials to cover floors, but they won’t provide the same level of protection as dedicated materials. They’re also more difficult to tape down and more prone to slipping and bunching up—and any dirt or debris on them could scratch or stain your floors. That being said, extra materials like these can be useful for protecting the sides of furniture and placing in areas that could use added protection.</p></div>

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Q: How do you prepare stairs for a stair runner?

• <div><p>If the stairs are already covered in carpet, you will need to remove the old carpet and possibly the carpet pad. Any damage to the stairs like cracks, loose boards, or creaky treads may also need to be repaired. You may also want to sand and refinish or paint wood stairs before installing a carpet runner.</p></div>

Q: Does carpet tile need padding?

• <div><p>Because carpet tiles are designed to adhere to the subfloor directly, it&rsquo;s usually not a good idea to install padding under them. Some carpet tiles come with padding attached to the tile if you prefer a cushier walking experience. In some cases, you can use a compact underlayment beneath your tiles, but you would likely need help from a pro to accomplish this type of installation. </p></div>

Q: Can I reuse materials like blankets and towels for floor protection?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to reuse household materials to cover floors, but they won&rsquo;t provide the same level of protection as dedicated materials. They&rsquo;re also more difficult to tape down and more prone to slipping and bunching up&mdash;and any dirt or debris on them could scratch or stain your floors. That being said, extra materials like these can be useful for protecting the sides of furniture and placing in areas that could use added protection.</p></div>

Q: Do you install flooring before cabinets?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-type-flooring-best-my-home.htm">type of flooring</a> you plan to install will determine if it goes in before or after the cabinets. It's okay to swap the order in many cases. However, hardwood floors, sheet materials, and tile often go down before the cabinets go in. Floating floors like laminate or luxury vinyl planking should go down after the cabinets are in place.</p></div>

Q: How often should you strip and wax a floor?

• <div><p>You should strip and wax hardwood floors every six months to two years. The actual length of time between stripping and waxing depends on the wear and tear that the floors see. Stripping and waxing floors can help <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-repair-hardwood-floor-damage.htm">repair hardwood floor damage</a> and give the room a fresh look.</p></div>

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Last update on November 06, 2025

Reviewed in August 2024
A 44=95 floor for a steel building and 2 patios on time and great looking
RD Concrete LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
10/10!! Friendly, high quality flooring, & reliable.
Freetly Flooring
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Reviewed in May 2021
Very well. There was a 2x2 hole that needed patched. We took wood boards from the entry (which weren't needed) to patch so it matched. Cody offered two different options to try and save me some money. I get compliments on the floors from everyone who sees them.
Frontier Hardwood
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Reviewed in October 2017
Great! They did an excellent job under sometimes trying conditions. Very clean, on time, and careful of our things. Very nice people to do business with. No worries about them in our home. We are very happy with our new beautiful floors. They did 3 rooms and a hallway.
G & M Flooring
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Reviewed in May 2016
Dave came out within 24 hours and arrived exactly on schedule. He replaced a part on our refrigerator which had stopped cooling. He also spent time educating me about what to expect for future repairs on our ageing refrigerator so we could make good decisions about fix/replace. He was careful to...
Twin Cities Appliance Service
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Reviewed in August 2015
The floor was completed on time and is beautiful. We're very happy with the results.
Construction On Time LLC
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Reviewed in March 2015
Victor was tremendous, very professional, courteous and friendly. He took care of the squirrel problem I had by patching a hole in the 3rd floor dormer. He used a very long ladder to reach the dormer. He also advised me on how to prevent mice from entering my dwelling (found several...
Minnesota Wild Animal Management/EcoTech
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Reviewed in September 2013
All the contractors did as good of a job as John Green did. John did most of the work. The work that he could not complete he hired in contractors. My house was CLEAN - I was worried about dust and having a mess. None of that happened. My work was completed timely - especially in the...
Green's Construction Company
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Reviewed in July 2013
I called three companies. Gilson was the first to return my call. He said he could have a look that same evening. He did not measure, but estimated three gallons of paint would be needed. He recommended a product that was primer and paint in one. He offered to come out the next day (!) if it...
Horizon Paint Company LLC
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Reviewed in October 2012
very professional and great to work with from start to finish. everything went very well, they had a problem with a blocked floor drain which was a challenge to clean out.
Wencl Plumbing
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Tiffany's Handy Services

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Integro LLC

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Flooring Right Now

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Cal Drill Construction

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Extreme Floor Solutions

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Dennis Burks Tile and Stone works LLC

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