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Fred Gandy's Flooring Express
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Serving Starkville, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

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Fred Gandy's Flooring Express is a leader in the industry with over three decades of experience, specializing in residential and commercial carpet cleaning. Fred has a selective eye for detail, focusing on meeting the customer's needs on a personable level. We clean all types of floors and also have years of expertise in powerwashing! Call today for a free quote!\n

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UNIQUE Hands Cleaning Services
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Starkville, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"She was on time, friendly and willing to go the extra mile. I am over 70 with mobility issues so my house really needed some TLC. My angel furnished all the supplies and left me with a clean and great smelling home."
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Carpet and Hardwood Specialist
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Carpet - Install

Serving Starkville, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

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Serving the greater stockville area for over 16 years, I pride myself in helping out my fellow neighbor. We only work with the highest quality materials. So call today for your free estimate and see why thousands of home owners trust us to get the job done right the first time everytime. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Carpet and Hardwood Specialist prides itself on superior customer service and would love the opportunity to show you what experience and expertise can mean for the overall value of your project. \nCall us today!

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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

While it is possible to install carpet yourself, it is a challenging DIY project that requires precise measurement, proper cutting skills, and knowledge of correct installation techniques. The process involves multiple steps, including removing old flooring, installing underlayment and tack strips, and stretching the carpet to prevent wrinkles, which can take several days to complete.

Before starting, consider these factors:

  • Warranty: Many manufacturers' warranties are voided if the carpet is not installed by a professional.

  • Tools: You will need to buy or rent specialized equipment like a knee kicker, carpet stretcher, and seam roller.

  • Complexity: DIY installation is most suitable for simple, straightforward rooms. Projects involving stairs or floor vents are significantly more difficult.

  • Cost: While you can save on labor, the cost of tools plus the risk of expensive mistakes—which may require re-installation—can make hiring a professional more cost-effective in the long run.

Given the potential for errors, voided warranties, and the need for special tools, hiring a local carpet installer is often recommended to ensure the job is done correctly and safely.

If you have a dark carpet and are going for a lighter look, you should replace it, rather than dyeing, since you can only go darker with dye. If your stains are too heavy to mask with carpet dye or the carpet is more than 10 years old, you should also consider replacing it.

Many DIYers and pros start installing flooring in the middle of a room to ensure a balanced, symmetrical layout, especially when using tiles or planks. This process is particularly helpful in odd-shaped rooms because it allows you to create a centerline from which to work. Beginning in the center will enable you to work toward the edges so the final layout feels intentional and centered, even if the walls aren’t perfectly square.

Carpet tiles are less expensive than traditional carpet. The average cost of carpet installation is $1,800, or $3 to $11 per square foot. In comparison, carpet tiles cost $2.50 to $11 apiece and can often be bought in bulk cartons. Since you can more easily DIY carpet tiles, you may be able to save on installation costs, too.

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.

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