Should I carpet my stairs?

• <div><p>Carpeting has a few benefits on stairs in addition to being a cost-effective floor covering. It absorbs sound, dampening footsteps. It also provides additional traction, which is especially important if you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/install-linoleum-flooring.htm">install linoleum floors</a>, epoxy flooring, or any other floor covering that can become slippery if you’re wearing socks. Therefore, carpets can help prevent slips. </p></div>

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Q: Can I install flooring myself?

• <div><p>While you certainly can install new flooring yourself, it may not always be the best idea. Since the condition of the floors is a significant component of your property&rsquo;s value, it&rsquo;s important that your project looks professionally done. If not, you run the risk of needing to have them replaced again before selling your home. If you&rsquo;re looking to save money on the cost of floor installation, consider removing the old flooring yourself to save on labor costs.</p></div>

Q: Can I lay carpet by myself?

• <div><p>You can lay carpet by yourself, but that doesn&rsquo;t necessarily mean you should. DIY carpet installation can save you on labor costs, but you&rsquo;ll have to pay more to get the right tools and equipment first. A knee kicker, carpet stretcher, and seam roller are a few pieces of equipment you&rsquo;ll need that you may not already have lying around. And keep in mind that repairing or replacing carpet later because of a bad installation is twice as expensive as paying a pro to handle it in the first place. </p></div>

Q: How do you install carpet without a stretcher?

• <div><p>The knee kicker tool that attaches carpet to tack strips offers some stretching capabilities, so you can use this and your own arm strength to stretch out thinner carpets across a room. But you should buy or rent a stretcher for the best possible carpet application. If you don&rsquo;t want to buy or rent a stretcher, it may be worth it to skip the DIY and leave this job to the pros or risk shortening the life of your new carpet by installing it without a stretcher.</p></div>

Q: Is it suitable for every carpet type?

• <div><p>No, it works best under synthetic carpets in high-traffic or moisture-prone areas. Avoid using moisture barrier padding under natural fiber carpets like wool, which need air circulation. The barrier can trap the moisture against natural fibers and cause problems. Also, you can skip it in low-risk areas like upstairs guest bedrooms, where the extra protection often isn't worth the added cost.</p></div>

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Last update on November 19, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
I originally hired them to install tile in my bathroom and stone in my sunroom. They did an excellent job! I was so happy with their work I ended up getting luxury vinyl wood installed in my entire downstairs. I love the products and the excellent work. Bowen and his team are great to work...
Advanced Flooring Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in November 2025
Professional services. Land clearing, site preparation and septic installation, they do it all and do it right. Great company.
Dirty Dollars Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
Austin with HLC was exceptional! He and his guys installed a few culverts and finally fixed my drainage problem! ill for sure be recommending them to everyone I know.
HLC Services
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Reviewed in July 2024
We are exceedingly pleased with the exceptional work completed by S&M. The professionalism and quality of Matt and Heather's craftsmanship are truly commendable. Their pricing is equitable and transparent, and communication throughout the project was consistently clear. Matt demonstrated great...
S & M Customs
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Reviewed in June 2024
Screws installed incorrectly and split all my brand new fascia trim! The gutter screens seemed generic and didn't really seem to fit correctly.
Skyline Seamless Rain Gutter
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Reviewed in December 2023
Installation was prompt and on time. All the employees were nice and respectful.
Self Electric LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Billy Joe did a great job installing my new unit was very courteous. Audra in the office was great to work with she set everything up and made sure everything was taken care of. I highly recommend
Advanced Heating And Air Conditioning Llc
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Reviewed in October 2022
Fast install, cleaned up everything, great job
Tiger Home Services Network
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Reviewed in May 2022
This company created such a mess Paint spilled on the deck the beautiful carpet is ruined with spots all over it. The insulation job is a hack and much more. So devastated. Have to hire an attorney to help resolve this. They promised to come back and fix it but did not. Now the window they fixed...
Indoor Solutions Air Testing For Mold Remediation
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Reviewed in October 2015
The gentleman that came out was really excellent and very nice, but the price was extremely high for the hour they spent installing it. The person who took the intake call was also very nice and professional.
Stewart Plumbing Co
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