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Q: How can I hide a visually unpleasant hardwood floor?

• <div><p>If the installer is unwilling to fix the problems and you&rsquo;re not interested in seeking remediation, you could hide a visually unpleasant floor. This will only work if the floor is structurally sound and the only issue you have is the way it looks. The easiest way to do this is to use large area rugs. You can also paint the floor, although that&rsquo;s a labor-intensive job if you want to go the DIY route. </p></div>

Q: Is water coming up from the floor an emergency?

• <div><p>Yes, water coming up from the floor should be treated as an emergency. If you're unable to either identify or stop the source of the water on your own, contact an emergency plumber right away. In addition to harming your flooring, standing or pooled water can lead to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/will-water-damage-concrete.htm">water-damaged concrete</a>.</p></div>

Q: What flooring materials do floor transitions work best with?

• <div><p>Door transitions can work with virtually any flooring type; however, different transition strips lend themselves better to specific flooring types. For instance, if you are bridging the gap between a taller floor, like carpet, to a shorter floor, like hardwood, then you will want a transition strip with a slight slope to bridge the height difference. These transition strips are called reducer molding. On the other hand, if you are bridging two floors of the same height, you can use flat transition strips, such as T-strips and seam binders.</p></div>

Q: Do you install flooring before cabinets?

• <div><p>Whether you install flooring before or after kitchen cabinets depends primarily on the type of flooring you are using. For materials like hardwood, tile, and sheet flooring, the best practice is to install the flooring first. This ensures the cabinets are installed at the correct height and on a stable surface. However, you should not install cabinets on top of floating floors, such as laminate or luxury vinyl plank (LVP). These types of flooring need room to expand and contract with temperature and humidity changes. Placing heavy cabinets on top can restrict this movement, potentially causing the floor to buckle and making the cabinets unstable. For floating floors, install the cabinets first and then lay the flooring up to them. Other reasons to consider installing cabinets before the flooring include saving money on materials (since you won't need flooring under the cabinets) and avoiding potential damage to your new floor during cabinet installation. Additionally, installing cabinets directly on the subfloor might prevent voiding your flooring's warranty.</p></div>

Q: How do I install carpet padding?

• <div><p>Installing carpet padding is mostly a matter of measuring the room and cutting the carpet pad to size with a utility knife. You can save some money on <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/carpet-installation-cost-and-advantages.htm">carpet installation costs</a> by doing it yourself. Before installing the carpet padding, you should install the tack strips around the room&rsquo;s perimeter and prepare the subfloor by cleaning and making any necessary repairs. Then, unroll the carpet pad and cut sections as needed. Staple the carpet pad to the subfloor along the edges, leaving the tack strips exposed.</p></div>

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Last update on September 05, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
I honestly can’t say enough about the crew that came out to my home. I have had nothing but water issues, draining issues, damage to gardens and foundation to my home with the prior gutters installed when I purchased this home. After the crew left my location had a massive rain storm with RED...
Schmidt Seamless Gutters, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
We had a great experience with Mad City! Everyone we talked with was friendly and knowledgeable. We had 3 windows installed, and they look great! The installers even answered any questions our daughter had. Quality and workmanship was fantastic, and can't beat the life time warranty.
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in February 2024
Alex was fast and efficient. He had the job completed in no time. Our shower remodel looked fabulous after he installed tile. We definitely recommend him!!
Handyman Euceda
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Reviewed in November 2023
Olshan destroyed my house! The unsupervised crew of 5 Guatemalan guys, using their own guesswork, lifted the house the wrong way and beyond reasonable limits causing the destruction of bathrooms, collapse of walls, and the caving of second floor floors - see photos. Olshan is UNINSURED and...
Olshan Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in February 2021
I moved to AZ Sept 2017. Since that time, I have dealt with many companies, clinics, several Pharmacies, stores, etc. Hiring this company to install my window screens, was without a doubt the BEST DECISION I have made since arriving in AZ. This company arrived when scheduled (on time), worked...
Premier Screens AZ
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Reviewed in September 2019
My cat really liked him and she does not just take to anyone! Also, Jason is a gentleman. He is considerate, patient, explains everything and does not pressure you. Ladies, you are quite safe with him in the house, and so are your floors! He did a beautiful job showing me exactly what the...
Jayco Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2018
They were easy to work with and their windows were exceptional quality. The lady who did the scheduling was fantastic to work with as we had to change our install date several times. The installers were friendly and did a professional job. They were especially careful to keep our home clean and...
Window Concepts of Minnesota Inc
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Reviewed in September 2014
I have called Direct TV twice and they have called me twice about the issues I am having. They have told me that it is my fault that the one remote is not working. They have also told me the remote doesn't work that way. What I am talking about there is in the upper right hand corner of the...
Direct TV
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Reviewed in September 2012
Valley Electric provides a wide range of electrical services including emergency electrical service. In my case, the installation was not an emergency, but it was completed shortly after calling. The work was completed with only a minimum of disruption to our schedule. The professional service...
VALLEY ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in November 2011
Our overall experience with Isacson's has been great. Bruce gave us a great detailed estimate that allowed us to decide exactly what we wanted to do and which options would have to wait. The guys where at the house for two days installing and updating our furnace, hot water heater and replacing...
ISAKSON'S PLUMBING & HEATING
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"From start to finish they were very professional curtious cleaned up mess even my friends were very impressed the flooring looks wonderful laminate floors done in a day"

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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!

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"I’m glad I chose this company. The job was finished efficiently. I was amazed to come home and see that the floor was finished and looked amazing.Thank you Espinosa Flooring."

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Beckman Hardwood Floors, Inc.

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"The floors are fabulous! Doug was dismissive and difficult to communicate with. He was like a brilliant surgeon with the bedside manner of a pit bull. But he was sooo good I would hire him again in a heartbeat."

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Nemrod Tile Project, LLP

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"Nemrod Tile Project does clean work. I've known Elias for a long time, and he has good pricing. He is a good person with good ideas. He will make recommendations and use his expertise. He has an open mind and will listen to your ideas."

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Serving Hector, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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"The DPS staff did a great job working with me and my busy schedule. They were on time and did the project in a days time. I was satisfied with the services they provided and would use them again."

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Dick Maass Floor Covering

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Serving Hector, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

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With over 30 years of experience serving the area, Dick Maass Floor Covering is the solution for all your flooring needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed, there's no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!

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Eckhoff's flooring

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Serving Hector, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

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We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!\n\n

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Aaron's Flooring & Construction, LLC

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For all of your flooring needs look no further than Aaron�s Flooring & Construction, LLC. We also specialize in remodels. For quality work done right the first time go with a pro.

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Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts

If the installer is unwilling to fix the problems and you’re not interested in seeking remediation, you could hide a visually unpleasant floor. This will only work if the floor is structurally sound and the only issue you have is the way it looks. The easiest way to do this is to use large area rugs. You can also paint the floor, although that’s a labor-intensive job if you want to go the DIY route.

Yes, water coming up from the floor should be treated as an emergency. If you're unable to either identify or stop the source of the water on your own, contact an emergency plumber right away. In addition to harming your flooring, standing or pooled water can lead to water-damaged concrete.

Door transitions can work with virtually any flooring type; however, different transition strips lend themselves better to specific flooring types. For instance, if you are bridging the gap between a taller floor, like carpet, to a shorter floor, like hardwood, then you will want a transition strip with a slight slope to bridge the height difference. These transition strips are called reducer molding. On the other hand, if you are bridging two floors of the same height, you can use flat transition strips, such as T-strips and seam binders.

Whether you install flooring before or after kitchen cabinets depends primarily on the type of flooring you are using. For materials like hardwood, tile, and sheet flooring, the best practice is to install the flooring first. This ensures the cabinets are installed at the correct height and on a stable surface. However, you should not install cabinets on top of floating floors, such as laminate or luxury vinyl plank (LVP). These types of flooring need room to expand and contract with temperature and humidity changes. Placing heavy cabinets on top can restrict this movement, potentially causing the floor to buckle and making the cabinets unstable. For floating floors, install the cabinets first and then lay the flooring up to them. Other reasons to consider installing cabinets before the flooring include saving money on materials (since you won't need flooring under the cabinets) and avoiding potential damage to your new floor during cabinet installation. Additionally, installing cabinets directly on the subfloor might prevent voiding your flooring's warranty.

Installing carpet padding is mostly a matter of measuring the room and cutting the carpet pad to size with a utility knife. You can save some money on carpet installation costs by doing it yourself. Before installing the carpet padding, you should install the tack strips around the room’s perimeter and prepare the subfloor by cleaning and making any necessary repairs. Then, unroll the carpet pad and cut sections as needed. Staple the carpet pad to the subfloor along the edges, leaving the tack strips exposed.

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