What happens if you don’t put padding under carpet?

• <div><p>If you don’t put padding under your carpet, the carpet won’t be protected from wear on the underside. This could result in a shorter life span for your carpet and increased <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/carpet-repair-cost.htm">carpet repair costs</a> over time. An unpadded carpet can also be less comfortable to walk on, depending on your subfloor and the type of carpet.</p></div>

How long does carpet stretching last?

• <div><p>Carpet stretching isn’t permanent, but it can last anywhere from two to six years. The longevity of this project depends on the quality of the carpet and whether it’s in a high-traffic area. You might not be able to stretch old or damaged carpets because they can tear. Certain fibers, like nylon, stretch better than others.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2024
I hadn't had the area rug cleaned in years. It needed cleaning real bad. I had Certified Floor Care by Andy clean the area rug. The carpet looks brand new. Excellent cleaning job. Andy also recommended the right type of pad for the carpet. He even went out of the way to pick the pad up for me....
Certified Floor Care by Andy
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Reviewed in January 2022
To say these guys did and awesome job is an understatement. I couldn't be more pleased. This was a very difficult job. The floor have had carpet for years. The carpet was old looking and worn, however the floors were even worse underneath. There were missing planks, uneven soft spots, vinyl...
CVM Enterprises, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2022
Just had our dining room, living room, stairway and hall carpet cleaned by Brandon. Great job. Brandon took the time to explain the whole process and performed the work very professionally. This was our first cleaning for our year and a half old carpet and we will be sure to call back for the...
CVM Enterprises, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2021
He did a great job for me he worked my carpet inside the house and outside. I am very pleased with the work!
Fatiuge Ain't a Factor, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2020
Terrific. He arrived on time. Wore a mask. Was very nice and efficient. Removed all spots and returned the furniture (to the extent he could given the rug had to dry. He returned all heavy furniture to the rug by using foam under the legs of the table. He was about half the price of other bids I...
Certified Floor Care by Andy
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Reviewed in June 2020
Kwik dry did a phenomenal job at cleaning my carpets. They were competitively priced and provided great communication. They arrived exactly as scheduled, communicated throughout the process and the carpets look brand new. Great job!
Kwik Dry Carpet Care, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2020
They were Very professional, gave me an estimated time of how long it will take to complete. And my carpets look great!
Midwest Best Carpet Cleaning, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2019
The service man, Mr Casey went right to work, moving furniture, and detaching the carpet, stretching it to remove the ridge bubble that was in the carpet; He replaced the furniture and had completed the work and was departing within an hour and thirty-five minutes. We are well pleased with the...
Murphy Carpet
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Reviewed in June 2019
very well, carpet looked like new.
Madison Rug Cleaning
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Reviewed in April 2019
They quote you a price and it goes up when they come to do the job, they also wanted to charge more to get stains out, that's what I hired them for to begin with, the carpets looked exactly the same when they were done, I would not recommend this company to anyone!
Prosteam Carpet Care and Restoration
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In business since 1985

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"I needed to have my carpet and padding removed from one bedroom. They came at the time they said and began the work. It took them almost 3 hours to finish. Both men were kind and professional. They did a very good job of removing all the nails and staples. Very happy with the job they did. I will recommend them to anyone that needs this done in their home."

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Response rate96%

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Shamrock Professional Flooring Installation

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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Pine Lawn, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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"Totally impressed. Stopped by to give me a bid. Appologized before hand that he could not make my carpet lood perfect as I had managed to cut it up pretty good. Went to work on the spot and made my carpet look 99% perfect. Professional and courteous"

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Serving Pine Lawn, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

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"The services performed were very good. They arrived on time and installed the new carpeting in the amount of time that they estimated. The quality of the work performed was very good.
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A New Look Carpet & Duct Cleaning, LLC

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Serving Pine Lawn, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

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"They did I really good job. I would hire them again."

Recommended by78%of homeowners

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Serving Pine Lawn, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Pine Lawn, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

"Highly recommend this company! The carpet was top rated and Larry beat the price we were quoted from any other company, including one with a sale price! His workers were SO nice and professional. They cleaned up after themselves, and even vacumed the carpet when done. That was a first!! I wouldn't hesitate recommending them to family & friends!!"

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Daddy's Steamer Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

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Serving Pine Lawn, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"I am quite happy with the process and results. Biggest problem is my small dog who thinks she should only potty on carpet Not grass. Cleaning took care of carpet. Now to retrain dog!"

Recommended by92%of homeowners

Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Pine Lawn, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend this company! The carpet was top rated and Larry beat the price we were quoted from any other company, including one with a sale price! His workers were SO nice and professional. They cleaned up after themselves, and even vacumed the carpet when done. That was a first!! I wouldn't hesitate recommending them to family & friends!!"

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Serving Pine Lawn, MO and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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"Thank you, thank you, thank you for our lovely floors! Josh was excellent and professional. We will definitely use him again for future projects."

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Carpet Stretching questions, answered by experts

Standard padding works like a sponge. It absorbs liquid, soaking up every drop of moisture that hits it. Moisture barrier padding does the opposite because it has a waterproof coating made of plastic film, rubber, or treated foam. It doesn’t absorb spills and keeps them on the surface instead, so you can clean them up before they damage your subfloor.

The correct method to fix bubbling carpet depends on the cause. If the bubbles are caused by moisture, drying out the carpet can help flatten it. Otherwise, a pro might need to restretch or reinstall the carpet to fix the issue.

If you don’t put padding under your carpet, the carpet won’t be protected from wear on the underside. This could result in a shorter life span for your carpet and increased carpet repair costs over time. An unpadded carpet can also be less comfortable to walk on, depending on your subfloor and the type of carpet.

Carpet stretching isn’t permanent, but it can last anywhere from two to six years. The longevity of this project depends on the quality of the carpet and whether it’s in a high-traffic area. You might not be able to stretch old or damaged carpets because they can tear. Certain fibers, like nylon, stretch better than others.

Typically, it takes a few hours, depending on the extent and area of repairs needed.

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