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Raul flooring llc
5.0(
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Serving Baxter, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

At our company, we take immense pride in our wealth of experience, expertise, and the exceptional customer service we offer to meet our clients' needs. Our mission is to consistently deliver outstanding design work and drawings, from project initiation to completion. We place great emphasis on understanding and exceeding our customers' needs and expectations, ensuring that every interaction is conducted with the utmost professionalism. Our reputation is founded on top-notch service and quality, irrespective of the size of the project. Get in touch with us today!

Flooring installation
Flooring installation
Flooring installation
Response time1 day
D Rays, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Baxter, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

"I am a construction managers I have built 500 million dollars worth of schools. He has done a lot of my flooring work. The first time we met he bailed me out, and completed 100,000 square feet of flooring, and met my deadline!. Never once has he missed a delivery date, never once has missed a deadline, he is always able to take care of any issues that arise. He is a great guy and a great flooring contractor."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
C & D Flooring
4.7(
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Serving Baxter, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

C & D Flooring is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Charles Coady Flooring
New to Angi

Serving Baxter, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

We're a well established business with over 28 years of unmatched expertise. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We're very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail. Charles Coady Flooring has built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Our sense of pride is apparent in every restoration we complete. Call Charles Coady Flooring today and we'll be there in your time of need.\n\n

Rivet Flooring
New to Angi

Serving Baxter, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Rivet Flooring is committed to excellence in every aspect of our\nbusiness. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty,\nand personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service\nwe bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of\nour trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.\nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their\nconcerns the basis of our business.

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Carpet Stretching 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.

Carpet stretching can be a worthwhile investment to increase the lifespan of your carpet and eliminate unsightly wrinkles, ridges, and ripples. For an older carpet that is in relatively good condition aside from some wrinkling or bubbling, restretching can make it look like new and extend its life by at least a couple of years. You should consider restretching when you notice looseness or other related issues.

However, it's important to note that stretching will not fix issues like stains, wear in the pile, or discoloration. Consider replacing the carpet instead if the repair cost is more than 50% of the price of a new one. Additionally, if your carpet is past its expected lifespan of five to 15 years, or if it has been stretched multiple times already, replacement is likely a better option.

If you want to save money on carpet repairs, there are a few ways to save without sacrificing quality. Some options you have include:

  • Cleaning set-in stains by renting a steam cleaner or using DIY carpet cleaning methods

  • Prepare the area for repairing yourself, such as moving furniture, to avoid unnecessary fees.

  • Protect high-traffic areas with a runner rug to avoid excessive wear and tear.

There could be several reasons why your carpet padding has adhered to the floor. Some of the most common reasons include:

  • There was intentional gluing or stapling to the surface.

  • The polyurethane and floor bonded over years of wear.

  • Pet urine, spills, or other substances leaked through the carpet and created a sticky surface.

If the carpeting in the home has not been changed in a long time, clearing off the padding underneath could be difficult. Pet urine can wreak havoc on carpeting and the flooring underneath. If you plan to reinstall carpeting, remember to use proper cleaning techniques for removing pet urine odors to prevent future problems.

Use baking soda and vinegar or shaving cream to fix your carpet stains. But if you prefer a quicker solution, rent a carpet shampooer and use an enzyme-based cleaner to treat and resolve your discolored carpet issue.

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