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Superior Carpet Cleaning
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Arlington, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was agonizing over the need to replace my carpeting given the stains it had. My best friend said, "NO, get your carpet cleaned. It will be like new." I am astonished, but Superior Carpet Cleaning removed ALL stains and my 23 year old carpeting IS LIKE NEW! Tom's service is outstanding. You will never regret hiring him!"
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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XL Carpet & Flooring
4.8(
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For BusinessCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Arlington, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jimmie and his crew are awesome!  This is the third time we've used them; first for installing the carpet and then twice for re-installing the same carpet when we had to pull it up due to water.  They have always been efficient, professional and prompt.  Excellent service - I'd use them again and again and highly recommend them!
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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651 Carpets
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For BusinessCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Arlington, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Once they have your money and have you sign a form you won't cancel you can't get ahold of them by phone or get them to call you back. They say granite will take one month. When I asked how thin their granite was and wanted it to be the thicker standard used by other companies they said it would have to be ordered. It took 3 months. I kept calling and got no response. I thought I had been scammed because they cashed the check the same day I wrote it. Poor quality granite was used in bathroom. Poorly cut granite by microwave. Carpet scraps were not hauled away."
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Recommended by64%of homeowners
Carpet WholeSalers Inc.
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Arlington, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chris and Christine were so helpful, easy to work with and very much cared about the quality of their work and if we were happy. We hired them to install a piece of vinyl and do a small area of tile. We were so happy with them, we bought carpet from them as well. Chris and Christine were so responsive and caring, we highly recommend them for any of your flooring needs."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

It is normal to glue carpet down, though it’s not the only or the most popular method of installing carpet. Modern techniques include tack strips and stretching the carpet, but you might still find glued carpet in older homes or a home with a DIY’d past. Removing a glued-down carpet will be harder compared to other methods of installation.

Avoid placing carpet in the bathroom or the kitchen. After all, moisture is no friend to carpeting. Beyond that, it’s down to personal preference. Some people dislike when a garage or basement features carpet, but others enjoy it.

The best underlayment for carpet on concrete is a sponge rubber underlayment. This type of carpet padding is durable enough to endure wear and tear on hard concrete yet soft enough to provide comfort underfoot. It also creates insulation from sound and temperature, providing warmth despite the concrete’s cold surface.

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