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• <div><p>It’s a good idea to install a rug pad under the carpet for your stairs. To make the pad fit, you’ll need to cut one section for each stair tread that’s about one inch narrower than the stair runner so that it won’t be visible once the carpet is installed on top.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
Installation was fast and smooth. And seller was very respectable on time and clean.
Mad City Windows & Baths
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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
Fantastic local company! They’re extremely knowledgeable, efficient, and prompt! There wasn’t a bit of dust to speak of after sanding our floors. They took our beat up floors that had been hidden under multiple carpet changes and gave them new life. Sincerely amazing.
Wabash Restoration
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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 September 2021
Cynthia the owner was friendly and very helpful. The installers were knowledgeable and cleaned up after completion.
C&R Communications
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Reviewed in April 2021
Lumber Liquidators was great to work with. The flooring was reasonably priced, they scheduled the installation, and I was able to finance my purchase for 0% for 24 months!
LUMBER LIQUIDATORS
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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 November 2019
It went smooth & even better than planned. Whenever the carpet was ripped up for the new padding & carpet to be laid a hole was found for where a table was plugged in before. The carpet guys just wanted to put a pad over it & move on. Unfortunately it was right in my pathway of where I was going...
Schulz Painting - Remodeling Company
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

It’s a good idea to install a rug pad under the carpet for your stairs. To make the pad fit, you’ll need to cut one section for each stair tread that’s about one inch narrower than the stair runner so that it won’t be visible once the carpet is installed on top.

The costs range from $3 to $10 per square foot, depending on the carpet type, labor, and subfloor preparation.

Professional installation ensures seamless fitting, extended carpet life, and compliance with workplace standards.

Carpet padding costs an average of $510 to purchase and install in a 225-square-foot room. The price can range from as low as $170 to as much as $850, depending on the brand, the thickness, and the labor cost. Although carpet padding will increase the overall cost of carpet installation, it also helps the carpet hold up longer, reduces noise in the room, and provides more insulation.

Installing carpet over carpet may affect the warranty of the new carpet. Check with the manufacturer or retailer regarding their warranty policies. Many warranties stipulate specific installation guidelines, and installing carpet over carpet may not comply with these requirements. Voiding the warranty due to improper installation methods can leave you without help in case of issues or defects with the new carpet.

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